Parents fear head lice because these pests are difficult to get rid of and can spread to others in the household. Lice are most commonly spread from head-to-head contact, which is why they are most common at school, daycare and summer camp. However, a live...
Once a case of the head lice is confirmed in your household, the next step is to have all family members checked for lice. This way, you can determine who needs treatment. Lice are resistant to most over-the-counter products, so start with a professional treatment...
Lice aren’t really all that picky. As long as you have hair on your head, it’s possible to get head lice. It’s not the hair that lice are after, however. Instead, they need to get to the scalp where they can nourish themselves with blood....
Years ago, when a child had head lice, the parent would be contacted and the child would be sent home. Parents in the school would receive a “lice note” to let them know of the issue. In fact, many schools had a strict “no nit”...
It’s every parent’s fear - their child coming home from school or summer camp with head lice. Many misconceptions still exist about head lice, and that only confuses parents on the best ways to treat a breakout. As a result, some people think that the...
As common as head lice are, few people understand what they are and how to prevent them. For example, did you know that lice have nothing to do with being clean? This myth continues to persist, even though it's completely false. Unfortunately, some people still...
