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Does Swimming Kill Head Lice?

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Summertime is just not summertime without the experience of enjoying a cool, refreshing dip in the pool. For many people, public pools are an only option as upkeep and maintenance for a private pool can be quite expensive. What are the risks of swimming in a public pool and contracting head lice? Many people say the risk for head lice is greater in the warmer summer months? What should parents know and do to prevent the spreading of head lice while swimming?

 

Swimming CAN spread head lice, but it is HIGHLY unlikely.

Research shows us that head lice can survive underwater for several hours at a time. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state the swimming does NOT pose a great risk for catching head lice because head lice go into survival mode underwater. They tightly grasp onto strands of human hair and do not let go.  In the event that a louse would get knocked off of a host during swimming, it would float to the top of the water and hope for another head to push up next to it. In this rare case, head lice could be transferred while swimming or bathing.

 

Why would swimming pose a risk for head lice?

The greatest risk for transferring head lice during swimming is by sharing towels. Head lice can easily be transferred to the interwoven fabric of towels. If these towels are shared by others by laying on them, wiping off their body, or drying their hair the likelihood of transfer is much higher than in the water.

 

Why doesn’t water kill head lice?

Head lice can hold their breath for several hours. This is why simply shampooing your hair does NOT effectively kill head lice. They also have distinct claws on the end of each of their six legs. These claws are designed to grasp onto hair strands and keep them firmly in place.

 

Does chlorine from the pool kill head lice?

Despite what you may have heard, chlorine does not kill head lice. This is a myth that has been debunked.

 

Is head lice more prevalent in the summer months?

The warmer weather does mean more cases of headlice simply because more people are spending time together and transfer is easier. The busiest times for head lice outbreaks are summer camps, spring break, back to school, and school breaks like Christmas time.

 

Summer Camp Busy Time for Head Lice

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Every kid loves to go away to summer camp. There is nothing like the experience of canoeing, cooking dinner around the campfire and hiking with friends in the great outdoors. As parents, you are certainly preparing your child with bug spray and sunscreen for their next big adventure. There’s another area of protection you should definitely take the time to speak to your child about.  Did you know that summer camp is one of the top times of year that children are most susceptible to head lice?

Every year in the United States alone up to 12 million children will catch a case of head lice. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Head lice are spread by direct contact with the hair of an infected person. Anyone who comes in head-to-head contact with someone who already has head lice is at greatest risk….Personal hygiene or cleanliness in the home or school has nothing to do with getting head lice.”

 

Why Summer Camp?

Two major factors play a role in the significant spread of head lice during summer camp situations. First of all, the warmer weather makes head lice more prominent. Secondly, with summer camp comes loads of children playing together, living in close proximity, sharing clothes, sleeping with the same blankets and pillows and ultimately, sharing head lice.  Nothing really special happens, just more of the same normal ways head lice are commonly spread.

 

How to Prevent Lice at Summer Camp?

Talk to your local Lice Clinics of America professionals about preventative sprays, conditioners, or other deterrents that your child could use while at summer camp. These products are specially formulated to repel head lice and keep them from making your child a host.

Talk to your camp about any measures they will take. Many camps offer head lice screenings and products for their campers if they are caught with head lice. Often, Lice Clinics of America are even asked to provide the screening and bring their innovative technology, the FDA-cleared AirAllé device to eliminate the problem.  If your summer camp doesn’t have a plan or a policy, suggest that they develop one. Lice Clinics of America is an excellent source for summer camp head lice prevention and treatment.

Remember, head lice is more easily caught when girls have long hair, left down. Remind them to pull hair back into braids, pigtails, ponytails, or even wear a hat. Keep boys hair short and trimmed. Always talk to kids about not sharing brushes, combs, hats, helmets, clothing, towels or pillows. Even some electronic devices can pass head lice, such as headphones or earbuds.

 

What Do I Do When My Child Returns Home?

Most commonly, head lice symptoms will take weeks to manifest. The best way to catch head lice quickly is to perform head lice checks. These can be done at home with a nitpicking comb, a paper towel and a lot of patience. Simply sift through your child’s hair looking for traces of head lice, irritated markings on the scalp, or signs of nits, lice eggs around the base of the hair shaft. Wipe the nit-comb off onto the paper towel after every swipe to look for traces. Lice Clinics of America offer head lice screening at our clinics if you are unsure what to look for.

Wash all clothing and belongings on high heat. If you are unable to wash any particular items, place in the dryer for 30 minutes on a high heat setting. There is no need to throw away items, washing and drying them will eliminate any live lice or their eggs.

 

Nitpicking Isn’t Always a Bad Thing! In fact, We Recommend It.

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Ok, so we aren’t giving every parent a free pass to constantly gripe at their children. We are talking about another form of nitpicking altogether. One of the most effective ways to catch head lice early on is by doing regular head checks on your children. This practice dates back to homo sapien times when groups of our early human ancestors and chimpanzee families would literally sit around for hours “nit” picking head lice and body lice off of each other to help relieve the itching and irritation. This original form of nitpicking is exactly what parents can be doing now to help keep their family protected from head lice. It often takes weeks for a case of head lice to manifest symptoms. Checking scalps often and thoroughly can be your first indication that you have a problem. So, how do you nitpick the good way?

 

Nitpicking Tips for Parents:

1. Make sure you are using a nitpicking comb. Lice Clinics of America sell effective nitpicking combs that are specifically made to sift through hair strands and remove nits or live lice as they come into contact with the teeth. These are also readily available through Amazon or any general store. Having the right tool for the job can make sure you are not wasting your time and doing it effectively.

2. Be able to identify nits, nymphs and adult lice. Lice grow in three stages. Nits or lice eggs are laid near the base of the scalp on individual hair strands. Eggs will be small in size, transparent in color and difficult to peel off. Once the eggs hatch, nymphs are minuscule in size and difficult to spot. They spend 9-12 days growing at this stage until they have developed into a full grown louse. Lice fully grown are the size of a sesame seed, brown in color and will quickly scurry away from light.

3. Know where to look. First, wet the child’s hair and brush through with hair conditioner. Lice are most often behind the ears, at the crown of the head or along the neckline. Carefully comb through these areas searching for nits, the most obvious sign of head lice. Get a paper towel to wipe off the comb after each stroke and examine any traces of what’s coming off the comb.

 4. Perform head lice checks often. Head lice are a problem all year round, however, the most critical times for head lice are back to school, summertime, and vacations. Particularly after these times make sure you are checking your children for head lice. Summer camps are a big problem for head lice, sleepovers, or even participating in sports teams. The more often you check, the better you will get at it and the easier it will become.

5. Be patient with yourself. Even school nurses who are checking hundreds of kids for head lice every year make mistakes in diagnosing the problem. Research, practice and remember that you will get the hang of it. Contact the Lice Clinics of America, Medway if you have any questions or concerns. Our professional staff is here to help you in the fight against head lice.

Beat the Boredom This Summer for Kids

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Summer is here! Kids live for this time of year to swim, play in the sun and have a blast out of school for several months! Unfortunately, if your kids are like every other child on the planet there will still be those moments when they do nothing but complain about how bored they are!

 

Here is a quick list of Summer Boredom Busters for Kids:

 

#1- Create a Summer Game Basket

Go to the dollar store/general store near you and stock up on Old Maid, Go Fish, and a plain old regular deck of cards, checkers, chess and some dice. Print out several games kids can play with these cards and the dice and put it all in a basket. Check out this website for Kid Classic Card Games. When kids complain of boredom…the basket will help create hours of fun with siblings or friends.

 

#2 – Boredom Jar

Take an empty Mason Jar and have your kids decorate it for summertime. Next, make a list of fun, easy activities they can do around the house. Cut out each activity and place inside the jar. If kids get bored, they can simply grab out an activity and fulfill it!

IDEAS FOR YOUR SUMMER ACTIVITY JAR:

-Paint a picture

-Sidewalk chalk a mural of your family

–Make slime

–Make homemade playdough and build a zoo out of playdough

-Dress up like a clown and perform some tricks to friends

-Make sock puppets and put on a puppet show

-Grow some sunflowers in a cup or outside in your garden

-Make a baking soda volcano

-Go on a picnic

-Visit an elderly person in your neighborhood

-Paint animals on rocks

-Start a bug collection

-Pick your mother a wildflower bouquet

-Make a time capsule

-Make a no-sew fleece blanket

-Build a birdhouse and leave some bird seed inside

-Make a scavenger hunt for your friends. Send them on it!

-Write a book of poetry

-Start a journal

-Write a book and illustrate it

-Learn to play an instrument

-Play Simon Says

-Make up a board game

-Bake a cake

-Go to a foreign restaurant

-Read a book about someone your age

-Read a book about someone much older than you

-Find a pen pal and write real letters to send through the mail

-Walk your dog or your neighbors

-Make homemade popsicles

-Open a lemonade stand

-Bake brownies

-Climb a tree

 

#3 – Get Creative Assignment

This fun way to keep kids busy has endless options for entertainment because it is different each time you do it.

-You will need three envelopes. In the first envelope write on five strips of paper each phrase – Write a story, Make a movie, Create a dance, Draw a picture, or Write a play.

-Next, take your second envelope and write phrases such as –About a boy with no teeth, About a woman who has eight children, About a dog wearing pajamas, About a vampire who eats carrots, About a princess that never sleeps…or whatever you choose!

-Lastly, take your third envelope and write action phrases such as – Who runs a restaurant, Who escapes from prison, Who moves across the world, Who flies in a hot air balloon, Who loves to eat hotdogs….you get the idea!

This concept can be adjusted however you like and create hours of fun entertainment for any child as they draw from all three envelopes and get creative inventing a story. 

 

Head Lice Quick Quiz: How Informed are You?  

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Sometimes as parents we fly through life with the attitude that bad things will never happen to us! They only happen to other people. Why should I worry? Unfortunately, the moment we realize that every child is susceptible to being bullied, breaking their arms, or catching a nasty bug we begin to look at things a little more realistically. Head lice are no exception. Every parent should arm themselves with knowledge. The more you know about head lice, the more you are able to prevent or eliminate an infestation in your family. Here is a quick Head Lice Pop Quiz to see how prepared you are a parent against head lice. Have fun and see how you favor against others!

 

Head Lice Pop Quiz for Parents

 

Question #1 – Why do head lice need a human host?

  1. They don’t. Head lice can live on any number of animals, pets or even birds.
  2. Head lice are exclusively a human parasite that lives off human blood and warmth to survive.
  3. Head lice eat human hair and can survive without a human host as long as they have a food source, such as a hairbrush.

 

Question #2 – How long does it take for head lice to reach adulthood?

  1. Head lice lay eggs, nits that incubate for 10-14 days until hatching. Then their bodies grow and molt until reaching adulthood. This process usually lasts about 10-12 days.
  2. Nits are laid at the base of the scalp and hatch once they are fully grown, usually about 14 days.
  3. Head lice are born live from their mothers and take about three weeks to grow to adulthood.

 

Question #3 – What are super lice?

  1. Head lice that have developed the ability to fly, making it much easier for them to infect many people.
  2. Head lice that are able to hold their breath for up to 10 hours. This allows them to be unaffected by shampoos or water.
  3. Head lice that have build up immunities to the active ingredient in over the counter shampoos.

 

Question #4 – How many head lice does a person have with an average infestation?

  1. 100- 200 adult head lice
  2. 10-12 adult head lice
  3. 20-30 adult head lice

 

Question #5 – Who is most likely to contract head lice?

  1. Children between the ages of 3-11 are the most likely.
  2. Adults who take the bus and/or fly frequently.
  3. Elderly people are most likely to contract head lice because they don’t wash their hair very often.

 

How do you think you did? Here are the answers in case you are unsure!

 

Answer #1 – Head lice are exclusively a human parasite that lives off human blood and warmth to survive. Pets play no role in head lice or the transfer of head lice.

 

Answer #2 – Head lice lay eggs, nits that incubate for 8-9  days until hatching. Then their bodies grow and molt until reaching adulthood. This process lasts about 10-12 days.

 

Answer #3 – Super lice are head lice that have build up immunities to the active ingredients in over the counter shampoos, pyrethrins, and pyrethroids. This is found in common products that have been overused since the 1990s.

 

Answer #4 – Although much worse cases are possible, the average head lice infestation is usually between 10-12 adult head lice before they are taken care of and eliminated.

 

Answer #5 – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tell us that children between the ages of 3-11 are most likely to contract head lice.

 

Ready for more information? Contact our Lice Clinic of America, Medway today to speak with a professional staff member about your head lice situation. We are ready and willing to offer advice, perform head lice checks, or give you any information you might be seeking.

How Much Do Kids Really Know About Head Lice?

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Head Lice Affect 12 Million Children Nationwide

In the U.S. alone the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that children between the ages of 3 to 11 are the most likely to become infested with head lice. Why? Children who attend schools, sports, playgroups or any other activities where large groups of children are together are at risk. Head lice are passed most often through direct head to head contact. Children share hugs, read books together, wrestle on the floor and don’t give each other much personal space. Therefore, they are more prone to catching head lice.

 

How Does Head Lice Affect Children? We Asked Them!

Sometimes as parents we forget that children live in a completely different world! Their perception of reality is sometimes much different than ours. This fact applies for head lice as well. We thought it would be interesting to talk to a few kids that have dealt with head lice. How much did they understand about head lice? What feelings did they experience through the whole ordeal? The information they provided was interesting. Max age 12, Henry age 7, and Rae age 8 were all asked similar questions about their experience.

 

Question #1 – “Do you know why head lice live in your hair?”  

Henry  replied, “I think they eat your hair.”

Rae said, “Head lice is where you have tiny bugs in your hair. You have lice bugs because they eat your hair! I am just guessing because they like to go on your head.”

Max added, “They eat the bacteria on your head, I think. Head lice are like tiny bugs in your hair.”

 

Little did these children know that head lice are actually human parasites. They feed on human blood 5 to 6 times per day. If the typical case of headlice results in 10 adult lice, that is over 50 bites each day you are infected! Maybe they are better off not knowing this fact, but as parents, you need to know.

 

Question #2 – “How do you think you caught head lice?”

Max said, “By being around other people that had head lice. Like, people that don’t take showers or baths.”

Rae explained, “Because I’m a second grader and we are always sharing brushes and hats.”

Henry added, “I think they have some sort of special sticky stuff on their legs and then they catch your hair and climb into it. I think you get it from being outside.”

 

This is one area parents can do better. Knowing how head lice are transferred and who is vulnerable is an important part of dealing with head lice. Children should not feel dirty, gross or disgusting because they caught head lice. The perception that head lice are only for people who don’t shower is completely false. Knowing not to share hairbrushes, hats and accessories is important for children. Although, keep in mind the most common way head lice is spread is through direct head to head contact.

 

Question #3 – “How did you feel when you found out you had head lice?”

Henry chimed in, “I felt super scared and worried that maybe I could get hurt, they are really creepy.”

Rae mentioned, “I felt so scared. I hate bugs and they really scare me. Even like flies or ladybugs. I wanted to sleep on the floor because I was so scared they were in my pillows.”

Max added, “I felt like I really needed to get them out as soon as I could! I was really annoyed and grossed out.”

 

At Lice Clinics of America, Medway we understand that having head lice makes everyone, especially children feel fearful, scared and unsure of what will happen. This is why we offer the most pain-free, safe and effective treatments available on the market to date.  Making sure children feel assured that they are not in danger, that they will be cared for and the problem will be safely eliminated can go a long way in helping them through the process of removing head lice. Parents should know, taking the time to talk to kids about head lice is an important part of prevention and elimination.

 

Sports Help Kids Grow Into Healthy Adults

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Many medical studies have concluded that playing sports has a range of physical, emotional, and interpersonal benefit. All parents know that no child benefits from sitting around playing video games or being cooped up inside all summer. Consider the great benefits to children of participating in a team sport and get them involved! Here are five fast facts about why sports are important for young kids.

 

Fact #1 – Sports Help Kids Build Self Esteem

As children learn to participate in a sport, they build new skills. As their skills develop they feel a sense of pride in what they are able to accomplish. Whether it’s karate, soccer, basketball, gymnastics, volleyball or football sports help kids develop their talents, and learn they can push past their limits and grow. Self-esteem is a direct result of the hard work being on a team sport requires. Even if they never score a goal or make a basket, they will feel like they’ve made it through a season and done their best.

 

Fact #2 – Teamwork and Leadership Skills are Developed Through Sports

When a team pulls together and works as a group to accomplish a main goal, all of the members benefit. Some children will also show forth great leadership skills to rally the group, seek out a teammate that needs help, or take the initiative to work harder and win the game. For other kids, putting the needs of a team first and following the directions of a coach are vital skills they will need to learn in life. Nothing helps a kid become a better adult like learning to following directions and respect others.

 

Fact #3 – Sports Provide Opportunities for Stress Relief

Exercise definitely helps kids loosen up and let go of pressure they may feel in life. Being a kid is tough. Especially in Jr. High and High School age groups. Building friendships while participating in team sports is also a huge way to help them relieve stress. Kids need friends to talk to, laugh with and learn from. Team sports give them that friendship opportunity and help them feel they have a support system in life.

 

Fact #4 – Sports Help Develop Healthy Habits into Adulthood

In the United States, one is six children are considered overweight according to the American Heart Association. Many diseases that were previously only considered to affect adults are now showing up in school-age children due to an unhealthy weight. Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and even high blood pressure are becoming a problem for kids like never before. Sports help to keep kids moving and active. Teaching kids at a young age to exercise their bodies can help them have a stronger desire to keep healthy habits into adulthood.

 

Fact #5 – Kids Just Wanna Have FUN!

Memories are made, friendships are born and hobbies are started that children will hang onto for the rest of their lives. As they play, laugh and grow relationships with other kids they will love sports and really enjoy playing them with others. Especially in our day and age when technology is taking over everything, let the kids play sports!

 

Keeping Kids Safe From Lice During Team Sports:

  • Although there are great benefits to team sports, it also makes children more susceptible to catching head lice.
  • Direct head to head contact is the most common way lice are spread. Talk to kids about avoiding it.
  • Don’t share helmets, hats, jackets, towels, or any sports gear that head lice or nits may be transferred.
  • Avoid throwing equipment or clothing into large piles with other players where it could be contaminated with head lice. Don’t share lockers or sports bags.
  • Make sure your athlete maintains proper hygiene habits by showering and washing hair after every practice and game.

 

Don’t Take the Fun Out Of Your Vacation by Bringing Home Head Lice

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It’s that time of year when the sun is shining, school is about to end and many families are planning their getaways! A variety of popular vacation spots will soon be overrun by people looking to relax and have a fabulous time. Don’t ruin the fun by being careless about head lice.

 

Traveling a Common Way to Catch Head Lice

Whether you are making your way by airplane, train, car or boat there is always a higher risk for catching head lice when sharing your transportation with millions of people. Did you know the average 737 airplane carries 200-300 passengers each flight? In the United States alone The Bureau of Transportation Statistics shows that in the year 2017 about 1.73 million people flew commercially each day!  Head lice are known to leave traces behind. Sometimes this is a nit or lice egg that can become stuck in the lining of a seat. Other times an adult louse can actually make its way onto the fabric or woven lining of the seat back and stay lurking, waiting for a new host. When it comes to public transportation, take precaution. This is a common way adults can catch head lice and not even become aware for several weeks until the problem has escalated.

 

Hotels, Resorts, and RV Traveling

When families cram into tents, hotel rooms, cabins or the family RV for a little close-knit fun time they could be sharing more than memories! Head lice are more often passed to families or communities that are living in close proximity. The smaller the space, the greater the chance of passing head lice. This is one reason it is rumored that only dirty, poor people catch lice. Although that is not true, lower income areas are often more susceptible to head lice because the housing and living arrangements are often less spacious. It makes sense that it would be more quickly passed from person to person when houses, beds, and families are living closely together. As you get cozy under the stars or sleep soundly in your resort room, make sure everyone in your family is head lice free.

 

Towels, Hats and Seat Backs

Crowded amusement parks are not just for fun roller coasters and yummy snacks. People close together in lines, riding in the same seats and trying on clothing in gift shops make them easy targets for transferring head lice. This summer as you are waiting in line for your favorite ride, don’t just assume that your family is not going to be affected. Take precautions by talking to children about not trying on hats, beanies or hoodies. Make sure that girls hair is up and pulled back where it is much more likely to be protected against lice. Boys or girls can even wear hats from home that will help to ward off lice. Do not share towels when swimming. Once you are home adequately check your children’s head for traces of lice or their eggs. High-quality lice combs are available through Lice Clinics of America. They can help you understand what to look for and how to comb through the hair properly.  Deep clean all clothing and accessories and make sure that no one brought home any unwanted pests.

 

If your travels do result in any suspicions of head lice the professional staff and state of the art technology available through Lice Clinics of America, Medway is your best source for preventing and eliminating head lice. We help thousands of people recover from head lice with fast, convenient, and cost-effective treatments. Call our office today to speak with someone who knows how to deal with head lice.

 

 

 

Do Only Dirty People Catch Head Lice?

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Parents are not the only ones who get stressed out thinking about head lice. For a lot of kids, it can lead to great embarrassment and humiliation among their peers. Children call them dirty, gross or disgusting. With all the speculation about who catches lice, it is important to look at the real connections between personal hygiene and head lice.  

 

Dirty Hair vs. Clean Hair: Do Head Lice Really Care?

ABC Health and Well Being recently released an article explaining that after years of studying head lice there is really no connection between which they prefer. Ultimately, head lice like all human heads that provide a warm, comfortable supply of food and shelter. Although some people have led to the assumption that head lice actually prefer clean, shiny hair, this is just not the case. Lice care about survival, not how often you shampoo. Clean hair and dirty hair are both equally at risk. So, catching head lice does NOT mean that you are dirty or gross. It happens to all types of people.

 

Proper Hygiene Most Important Factor for Getting Rid of Head Lice

When you have determined your child is carrying head lice it is vital to make sure both nits, lice eggs, and live lice are eliminated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tell parents that although head lice are not directly related to poor hygiene it is a significant part of treating and preventing them from spreading. Adults who live with young children between the ages of 3-11 are also more at risk of contracting head lice. Once a child has brought lice into the home, the home as well needs to be deep cleaned to prevent spreading. The American Academy of Dermatology suggests that children ages 6-11 should shower 2-3 times per week as needed. Children 12 and up should bathe daily to maintain proper hygiene habits. Teach your children early and keep a regular schedule so it becomes a normal part of life.

 

Other Factors That Matter More Than Hygiene:

  • Children are most at risk for catching head lice in general because it is spread most often from direct, close contact. As children spend their time in day care centers, playgrounds, gymnasiums or classrooms spent time together head lice can spread quickly.
  • Did you know that girls are also more likely to catch head lice than boys? This is ultimately because long hair is more easily grasped by head lice and their claws as they look for a new host. Keeping girls hair neatly up and out of the way can help prevent it from spreading.
  • The itchiness associated with head lice can actually take several weeks to manifest. This is another reason why proper hygiene and routine head examinations are crucial to preventing head lice from spreading throughout your home.
  • Most professionals suggest making sure that your scalp is free from nits and live lice as the first step. Next, work on your home and belongings to make sure no one becomes reinfected.

 

 

 

Head Lice: An Itchy Situation

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Parents who approach our clinic with worry and panic in their voices often ask the same question, “Do Head Lice Bite?” When your child is infected with head lice it is important to understand as much as you can about how head lice live and therefore the most effective ways of eliminating them.

 

Yes, head lice do bite. Without question, this fact makes them a pest and an extremely uncomfortable problem to deal with. An average head lice infection results in 10-12 adult lice on a person’s head at a time. Nymphs and adult lice need to feed on human blood 5 to 6 times per day.  This means on average a victim of head lice receives over 50 bites per day they are infected. If left untreated, those numbers can skyrocket quickly as female lice lay up to 6 eggs per day.

 

Do nits bite? No, nits or lice eggs are not yet hatched and therefore unable to bite. Once an egg is laid it will hatch within 7-9 days. After they hatch, a nymph will grow and molt three separate times until reaching adulthood.  

 

How do head lice bite? At the tip of a louse’s mouth is a tube which acts as a suction device. Clinging to the skin of the scalp with its tube-like mouth, the teeth are pushed up through the tube and injected into the skin where they suck out human blood. The skin is broken causing bite marks and bumps.

 

Why does it itch? Not only do head lice feed on human blood, they also eject a saliva that prevents the blood from clotting as they eat. This saliva can leave traces behind on the skin of its hosts and cause significant irritation. The combined effect of sores from bites and irritation from lice saliva makes itching a huge symptom for a case of head lice. In addition to these factors, lice crawl around the hair shafts using hooked claws on the end of each of their legs. This creates a tickling or irritating sensation that often results in itching.

 

What Do I Do If My Child is Itching? Get yourself a nit comb, or a fine-toothed comb to examine your child’s hair. Specifically look around the base of the neck, behind the ears, and from the crown of the head to the ears. Although lice can be anywhere on the hair these are the areas they most often migrate to. Look for signs of red, irritated bumps or lice bites. Watch for yellowish oval eggs that are laid as close to the scalp as possible. These eggs will not flake off easily as dandruff would, and would only be removed pulling it off using the comb.

 

Your Source for Head Lice Treatment

Diagnosing head lice can be a tricky process. The professional staff at Lice Clinics of America – Medway have helped thousands of people infected with head lice. We know what to look for, how to treat it, and what works to save you time, money and worry. Our treatment is proven over 99% effective at eliminating head lice in a single, one-hour procedure that uses no harsh chemicals and guarantees you will be head lice free.

 

 

 

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