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Why is a visual exam for lice done?
People with itching in areas of the body that are commonly infested with lice—the scalp, pubic area, or armpits—or people who have close contact with a person who has lice should do a self-exam or have someone help them look for lice and eggs.
What do the results of a visual exam for lice mean?
Seeing lice or their eggs is enough to diagnose a lice infestation. Treatment is always needed to get rid of the lice.
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