lice
Itchy head infesters
Lice is the plural of louse—small wingless insects that live as parasites on mammals and birds, feeding on blood or skin.
Head lice infest human scalps, especially among schoolchildren: The nurse sent home a note about lice in the classroom.
Body lice and pubic lice (crabs) are other varieties.
Figuratively, a louse is a contemptible person.
Lice before hatching
- scalpSkin covering skull
- pediculosisInfestation of body lice
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
epidemic · hatching · lifecycle · crawling · spread · transmission · schoolchildren · headwear
Blood-drinking jumping pest
- tickParasitic eight-legged pest
- miteMinuscule arachnid parasite
- bedbugBlood-sucking mattress dweller
- mosquitoBlood-feeding flying pest
parasite · ectoparasite · wingless · bloodsucker · arthropod · invertebrate · entomology · pest
Liquid hair cleanser
- permethrinSynthetic bug-killing compound
- pyrethrinPlant-based insect toxin
- ivermectinAntiparasitic medication for worms
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
conditioner · removal · laundry · vacuuming · exterminator · decontamination · retreatment · checking
Irritating skin sensation
- scratchingRaking with nails
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- inflammationProtective tissue response
rash · sores · discomfort · restlessness · fidgeting · bites · sleeplessness · tickling
State of being bothered
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- inconvenienceMinor difficulty or trouble
Absence of dirt
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
- screeningEvaluative selection process
combs · hats · headphones · sleepovers · camps · notification · awareness · education
nits
Lice before hatching
- scalpSkin covering skull
- pediculosisInfestation of body lice
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
outbreak · epidemic · hatching · lifecycle · crawling · spread · transmission · schoolchildren · headwear · hairbrushes
flea
Blood-drinking jumping pest
mosquito · parasite · ectoparasite · wingless · bloodsucker · arthropod · invertebrate · entomology · pest · vermin
shampoo
Liquid hair cleanser
- permethrinSynthetic bug-killing compound
- pyrethrinPlant-based insect toxin
- ivermectinAntiparasitic medication for worms
insecticide · conditioner · removal · laundry · vacuuming · exterminator · decontamination · retreatment · checking · nitpicking
itching
Irritating skin sensation
- scratchingRaking with nails
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- rednessCrimson-hued state
inflammation · rash · sores · discomfort · restlessness · fidgeting · bites · sleeplessness · tickling
annoyance
State of being bothered
- stigmaMark of dishonor
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
inconvenience · problem · hassle · stress · shame · misconception · myth
cleanliness
Absence of dirt
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
- inspectionFormal assessment of condition
screening · combs · hats · headphones · sleepovers · camps · notification · awareness · education
- Child Healthcheckups, immunizations, vaccinations, well-child visits, growth charts
- infectionsviral infection, bacterial infection, fungal infection, parasitic infection, bacteremia
- blood feedersmosquito, tick, flea, bedbug, bed bug
- childhood ailmentschickenpox, measles, mumps, croup, ear infection
- childhood illnesseschickenpox, measles, mumps, rubella, whooping cough
- parasitestapeworm, roundworm, pinworm, hookworm, fleas
licemutualists
Species benefiting each other
symbionts · beneficial bacteria · probiotics · gut flora · microbiome
- head liceParasitic scalp insects
- lice combTool for removing head parasites
- body liceParasitic insects on humans
- wood liceLand-dwelling isopod crustaceans
- lice checkExamination for head parasites
- lice treatmentRemedy for head parasites