Medically reviewed by Josephine Hessert, DO Body lice are tiny insects that live in clothing, bedding, and other fabrics.

While lice have been around since time immemorial, these pesky insects mostly spread through physical contact. Children are more likely to contract lice than adults. According to experts, winter is a ...

Hot water can kill body lice. To thrive, body lice bite humans and feed on their blood. The bites trigger an allergic reaction that causes an intense itch; when people scratch, they inadvertently ...