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 start to feed. It is what causes the itch. The science behind lice how do they cause itching? Human scalps are infested with lice, which are tiny insects. They are brown or black and can be seen with the naked eye. Lice lay eggs, called nits, on the hair shafts close to the scalp. When the eggs hatch, the lice feed on human blood. It is wh ..read more

Lice are tiny insects that live on human scalps and feed on human blood. They are a common problem in children and can be spread easily from one person to another. Lice are small insects that live on the scalps of humans. They are a nuisance and can be hard to get rid of. If you have lice, it is important to prevent them from spreading to your family. How do lice spread? They are most often found in the hair of the head but can also be found in other body hair, such as eyebrows, eyelashes, and pubic hair. Lice are spread through direct contact with someone who has them or by sharing contaminat ..read more

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 inconvenient times, when it’s too late and an infestation has occurred. As parents, it’s our job to have the tough discussions ahead of time though to prevent this, so how can we talk to our peers to help avoid the head lice situation? Be Open Honesty is always the best po ..read more

Head lice can make Halloween an even scarier time. Children playing close together can make for the perfect lice breeding ground. Perhaps the most common place for head lice to spread during the Halloween season is at costume stores. Finding head lice in Halloween costumes can be common and problematic.   Head Lice in Halloween Costumes   During the pre-Halloween season many families find themselves in costume stores trying on various outfits and accessories. These costumes and accessories can be the perfect place for lice to hide out while awaiting a new host. When the next family c ..read more

Checking for head lice can be a tough task. If you think you or someone in your home has head lice, knowing what to look for can make all the difference. If your head begins to itch it can be beneficial to know if lice or another problem. Let’s go over what head lice look like, so you can be prepared. What Head Lice Look Like   Head lice can be hard to spot due to their small size and nature. They cling to the strands of hair near the scalp and feed off the scalp. You can find them by combing through damp hair with a thin comb. Louse are often tan, white or grey in color and have six leg ..read more

No hair should mean no head lice right? Head lice are extremely small, only 2-3 mm. Lice lay their eggs at the base of the hair follicle as close to the scalp as possible. The adult lice spend their time hanging out feeding off the scalp. Without hair, you would think no head lice could attach to a bald person’s scalp. Getting head lice is possible if you’re bald. Getting Lice While Bald   Due to the lack of hair for lice and nits to attach to it is not common for bald people to get head lice. With nothing to attach to or lay their nits on it is not common for head lice to attach to a bal ..read more

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 fall ill as a result of head lice.  Can Head Lice Make You Sick? As we mentioned above, head lice themselves do not carry disease. If you find yourself sick after having head lice it is likely the result of a skin infection. Excessive scratching can lead to sores on your head that can become infected from bacteria ..read more