Headlice Cure And Prevention

Headlice

Head lice are
tiny parasitic insects that infest the hair on your head They
survive by feeding on blood and they feed once or more per day
Up to 12 million people get headlice each year in the United
States alone A similar problem, body lice, is less common in
developed countries

The most common
symptom identifying head lice is scalp itching The itchiness is
caused by the saliva and feces of the lice, which irritate the
skin Despite being the primary symptom of a headlouse
infestation, an itchy scalp is not grounds for a diagnosis of
headlice To make a proper diagnosis, it is necessary to make a
thorough examination of the head, and headlice should only be
diagnosed if you find an actual live, crawling headlouse
specimen It is imperative to properly diagnose headlice,
because only people with an actual headlouse problem should be
treated with the chemical shampoos or soaps that are used to
kill lice

Finding headlice on someone
who has it isn’t difficult; lice are most frequently found at
the nape of the neck and base of the ears, and the insects can
be seen by the naked eye Lice are unable to fly or jump, so it
is unlikely they will stray from their given host unless there
is a lot of head-to-head contact However, if lice are
discovered it is a good idea to inspect the rest of the
household members hair to prevent possible headlouse
re-infestations Lice generally do no survive on pets, but you
may find the odd insect on your pet, so be sure to check them as
well

Headlice are more of a nuisance
than a significant health issue Headlice are not known to
transmit diseases and after treatment, lice usually disappear
after two weeks There are many shampoos and louse treatments
available on the market Your doctor or pharmacist will be able
to advise which option is the best for your family There are
fine tooth combs available for removing lice and the nits (eggs)
in the hair; this works alone or coupled with a shampoo 

Head lice are transmitted from direct head to
head contact most regularly, and less often through combs or
hair pins, so it is not necessary to isolate yourself or your
child if you have been diagnosed with headlice If, after the
application of two pediculicides (insecticide products), the
lice are still present, see your doctor for prescribed
medications that will assist the removal of persistent lice
Some lice are resistant to some shampoos or method of lice
removal, but there are many available for use