There are different types of lice. The type you have depends on the part of your body that’s affected: Head lice affect the scalp. Pubic lice (also called “crabs”) affect your genital area. Body lice ...

Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are tiny, wingless, parasitic insects that can infest the scalp. Head lice survive and thrive solely on human blood, so once they're separated from their human ...