Tiny black bugs on your skin are called body lice or body louse.
The body louse is a hematophagic ectoparasite louse that infests humans.
It is one of three lice which infest humans, the other two being the head louse, and the crab louse or pubic louse.
Despite the name, body lice do not directly live on the host.
Body lice will latch onto you and on your clothing if you've been to an unhygienic dwelling in the summer months.
Body lice will look like specks of tiny black bugs on your skin.
Not taking measures to get rid of them from your clothing and skin will cause severe bites from body lice.
The body louse is a hematophagic ectoparasite louse that infests humans.
It is one of three lice which infest humans, the other two being the head louse, and the crab louse or pubic louse.
Despite the name, body lice do not directly live on the host.
Body lice infestation is diagnosed by finding eggs and crawling lice in the seams of clothing.
Sometimes a body louse can be seen on the skin crawling or feeding.
Although body lice and nits can be large enough to be seen with the naked eye, sometimes a magnifying lens may be necessary to find lice or nits.
You can usually get rid of body lice by cleaning yourself and any personal belongings that may be contaminated.
Wash infested bedding, clothing and towels with hot, soapy water at least 130 F (54 C) and machine dry them on high heat for at least 20 minutes.
Lice are parasitic insects that feed on human blood and can infest the head, body, and pubic area.
There are three types of lice that infest humans: body louse (Pediculus humanus corporis).