Head Lice
Head Lice vs. Dandruff: How to Tell the Difference
Many people often confuse dandruff with head lice, as white empty head lice eggs can resemble dandruff. This confusion can lead to either over-treatment of hair or ignoring a lice infestation, mistaking head lice eggs for dandruff. So, how can you distinguish between the two? To differentiate between dandruff and head lice, it’s important to…
Read MoreDo Different Seasons Affect Head Lice Infestations?
Many people speculate about the prevalence of head lice during winter and whether their ability to flourish is affected by hot or cold weather. However, these assumptions are not accurate. Head lice can thrive throughout the year, and the only discernible pattern is related to the school semester when children are in close proximity and…
Read MoreHow Long After Treatment is Head Lice Spreadable?
No one enjoys having lice. One question many people have is how long head lice can be spread after treatment. How is Head Lice Spread? Before digging into how long lice can be spread after treatment, it is important to know how lice can be spread. For head lice to be spread from one person…
Read MoreWhy Do Head Lice Make You Itch?
Why Do Lice Make You Itch? People are infested with lice, which are tiny insects that live on their scalps. They are brown or black, and their eggs are white. Lice feed on human blood, laying eggs on the hair shafts near the scalp. When the lice hatch, they crawl down to the scalp and…
Read MoreTalking To Other Parents About Head Lice
Head lice is always an uncomfortable topic to discuss, especially amongst adults. When it comes to neighborhood gatherings, PTA meetings, or lunch with the girls, the last thing anyone wants is to bring up uncomfortable topics. Head lice is one of those topics though that seems to wedge its way into conversation at the most…
Read MoreCan African Americans Get Head Lice?
Can African Americans Get Head Lice? It has long been a myth that African Americans and those with similar hair textures can not get head lice. Unfortunately, this isn’t true. Those with natural hair can still get head lice the same as any other hair type. Let’s talk more about how African Americans can get…
Read MoreCan Head Lice Make You Sick?
Can Head Lice Make You Sick? Head lice are concern enough without having to worry about getting sick. Many have heard horror stories of those with head lice contracting infections and falling ill. The truth is head lice do not carry disease. Head lice cannot make you sick, but there is another way you can…
Read MoreDo Hair Straighteners Kill Lice?
Do Hair Straighteners Kill Lice? There are lots of ideas on the internet on how to get rid of head lice at home. From mayonnaise hair masks to kerosene shampoo most of them don’t live up to the hype. We know that heat can be used to treat head lice but can you use a…
Read MoreWhat Happens When You Leave Lice Untreated?
Most of us can’t imagine having lice any longer than it takes to treat, but we’ve all heard horror stories about untreated head lice. Leaving head lice untreated can have some serious consequences. Untreated Head Lice Health Implications Not treating head lice promptly can have many side effects beyond the itching. Lice survive by feeding…
Read MoreWhat to Know About Lice Eggs
What to Know About Lice Eggs? If you find yourself with head lice, it won’t be long before head lice eggs appear. Head lice eggs, or nits, are the beginning of the lice life cycle and hatch into young louse quickly. Knowing how to look for head lice eggs and how to get rid of…
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