Lice

These little bugs are very common and very annoying. They can make their home anywhere you have hair.

• Symptoms: Intense itching, pale blue spots on your lower belly or thighs, and itching/red eyes

• Treatment: Over-the-counter medications, lotions, and soaps that you comb through your hair with a fine-toothed comb.

• If, despite your best efforts, the lice are not going away visit a free clinic.

Lice may be in your clothing.

If possible you should also wash all your clothing with hot water since lice eggs may hide inside the fibers.

Remember: If you have pubic lice you need to inform anyone that you have had sex with in the last month and have yourself tested for STDs.