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How Long after Treatment are Head Lice Contagious?

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Dealing with head lice infestations can be stressful, and one common concern is how long individuals remain contagious after treatment. Understanding the contagiousness of head lice post-treatment is crucial for preventing the spread of infestations and easing concerns among affected kids and adults.  Let’s dig further into the factors that…

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Nits But No Lice? Here’s What to Do.

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While it’s certainly not fun to find lice in your child’s hair, you know the next step is to start treatment right away. But what happens when you find only nits and not an adult louse?  This can be confusing, but it does happen. Nits are lice eggs, so the…

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How to Calculate How Long You’ve Had Lice

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Head lice are tiny parasitic insects that live close to the scalp and feed on human blood. While the first sign for most people is an itchy head, this symptom doesn’t come until about 4-6 weeks from the start of the infestation. This means that by the time you notice…

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Do Lice Eggs Die After Treatment?

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Treatment for head lice is recommended for anyone diagnosed with an active infestation. All people in the home should be checked for lice, but only those with evidence of an infestation require treatment. But what happens if lice keep coming back or you’re still seeing signs of activity after treatment?…

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