How do body lice affect my body?

How do body lice affect my body?

Body lice infestations (pediculosis) usually cause itchy skin and a skin rash at the site of louse bites. Some people don’t have any symptoms at all. Most people recover from body lice infestations without using medication.

Body lice typically affect the areas of your body where the seams of your clothing touch your skin, including your:

• Waist.
• Groin.
• Armpits.
• Shoulders.
• Neck.