Nits are the lice eggs that are hard to see and are often mistaken to be dandruff. These lice eggs are oval and yellow to whitish in color. They are strongly attached to the hair shaft. These nits can be removed using a comb or with fingers.
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Can pinworms cause itching in the butthole?
Query: Hello doctor,My mom is immunocompromised, and she took care of a stray cat. This female FIV+ cat had ringworms, pinworms, mites, and something else that cannot be identified yet. Even the humane society we brought the cat to is unable to make her adoptable yet because they cannot cure her of what sh... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from the feeling of itchiness on your butthole. Pinworms are visible to naked eyes. They are about 2-13 mm in size and white. But pinworm eggs are small and transparent and can be seen ... Read Full »
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