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Five Fast Facts About Head Lice

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Every parent should know the basics about what head lice are, where they come from and how to identify them. When you know what to watch for, you have a greater chance of catching the problem early on. Here are Five Fast Facts about head lice to be aware of:

Fact #1 –  What do Adult Lice Look Like?

Head lice are very small, parasitic bugs that literally feed off of the human scalp several times per day. They go through a thirty-day life cycle in which a female adult can lay hundreds of eggs. Adult head lice measure 2 to 3 mm in length – comparable to a sesame seed. Their coloring is brown or sometimes considered almost transparent which makes them blend in easily with hair color. Each insect has six legs, with claws attached to the end that they use to crawl from hair strand to hair strand. Although they are visible with the naked eye, they can move very quickly to scurry away from direct sunlight.

 

Fact #2 – What is a Nit?

Nits, or lice eggs, are yellowish white in color and can often be confused with dandruff or flakes of skin. They are normally very near the base of the scalp and much more difficult to remove than dandruff or dry skin. They are more yellow in color as they grow and become more white after the louse has hatched and the egg is empty.

 

Fact #3 – Head Lice Are Not Considered Dangerous, Just a Nuisance.

Although head lice can create horrible itching, red bites and allergic reactions that create soreness on the scalp, they are technically not considered a medical emergency. Non-treatment can lead to infections if head lice persist, however. We recommend getting treated immediately to reduce the risk of irritation and spreading.  Head lice are extremely contagious which does make them a difficult pest to get rid of. The most common symptoms include itchiness and red bites. These typically take 3 weeks to start becoming prominent enough after the initial infection that a parent would notice. For this reason, it is wise to check your child’s scalp often to watch for signs or signals.

 

Fact #4 – Direct Contact and Sharing Accessories Most Common Way to Contract Head Lice

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention show us that head lice are most often passed through direct contact. This can mean anything from a hug, sharing a seat, putting your arm around a friend, or leaning in for a secret. Head lice and their nits can be transferred in a second to someone unknowingly. They may be lingering on the scalp, in the hair strands or even the nape of the neck. The second most common way head lice are passed on is through the sharing of accessories that are hiding head lice or nits. Hats, scarves, hoodies, combs, brushes, towels or any item that has recently been used by someone with head lice. Lice cannot fly or jump, but they are able to hold onto the fibers of fabric or other items and be easily transferred to a new host who uses the same item.

 

Fact #5 – Lice Clinics of America Offers You the Best Solutions

Home remedies are quickly proving to be a thing of the past. Over the counter shampoos and treatments are publically known to not work. The future of head lice removal is the technology used by Lice Clinics of America, the AirAllé head lice treatment. This genius innovation in killing head lice and their eggs uses the method of dehydration to destroy nits and kill head lice in a single, non-invasive treatment. Our professional staff is prepared to help you end your head lice nightmare once and for all. Come in today to see which of our many treatment options is best for you.

 




How to Have a Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving

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This time of year brings out the gratitude we feel for wonderful things in life. Our families are one of those things that can bring us the most joy and love. This Thanksgiving make some extra special memories with your children with these few fun kid-friendly ideas!

 

Favorite Thanksgiving Books for Children:

Llama Llama Give Thanks, by Anna Dewdney

This incredible author has captivated children with her fun, enticing stories in many different versions of the Llama Llama books. In this special Thanksgiving edition, Llama Llama explores the many things to be thankful for from delicious food, to beautiful nature and family who loves you.

This is the final book Anna Dewdney completed before she passed away in 2016. Let her heartwarming tale of gratitude and joy bring some happiness to your children this Thanksgiving season.

 

Scarecrows, by Cynthia Ryant

This sweet tale comes from the perspective of the scarecrows that watch over the crops and protect them. These seemingly unimportant and easily forgotten characters shed some light on what it’s like to view things from another’s perspective. This way of looking at life helps children understand the importance of showing gratitude for what we have and for others. This book is sure to become an instant classic with your little ones with this holiday.

Author Cynthia Rylant is a Newbery medalist and the author of many recognized books for young readers.  Illustrated by Lauren Stringer, also an award-winning author and illustrator, the pictures add beauty and detail even a child can appreciate.

 

 

Crafts for the Kids Thanksgiving Table:

Create a Thankful Tree Centerpiece

1- Take a vase or an old mason jar. Have the children go outside and gather a handful of tree limbs, small enough to fit inside the vase or jar. Remove any leaves or debris. Spray paint the tips of the branches any color you choose. Gold, silver, yellow, red or white make good choices. Place them unpainted side down into the jar or vase and place it as a centerpiece on the children’s Thanksgiving table.

2- On the kid’s table have a bowl of paper tags in the shape of leaves. Using their favorite fall colored marker have the kids write things they are grateful for on the leaves, and than hang them carefully on the tree limbs.

3- Before children eat Thanksgiving dinner, have them express the things they wrote about and why they chose to show gratitude for those things.

 

Fun, Decorative Table Cloth

1- Purchase a large roll of brown or white packaging paper. Take strips of this plain paper and cover the child’s table with it as a tablecloth, securing down with tape on the edge if needed.

2 -You can create a fun environment for children to get creative and think about what they are grateful for this time of year. Place a few cups with markers, colored pencils, or crayons around the table. As children sit to wait for their meal, have them decorate the tablecloth with drawings of the things they feel gratitude for.

3 – Maybe even have the children draw placemats and write their names in fun, artistic ways. This is sure to be an activity they will love and get into!

 

American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Head Lice Guidance

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American Academy of Pediatricians Updates Head Lice Guidance

 

In 2015 the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated its guidance on head lice treatment as new products were introduced after the academy’s 2010 report.  The new report was published in the journal Pediatrics, and it highlights some exciting new developments in the battle against head lice.

“Head lice infestation is associated with limited morbidity but causes a high level of anxiety among parents of school-aged children,” the report says. “Since the 2010 clinical report on head lice was published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, newer medications have been approved for the treatment of head lice. This revised clinical report clarifies current diagnosis and treatment protocols and provides guidance for the management of children with head lice in the school setting.”

The AAP recognizes that head lice in the United States have developed resistance to the most popular over-the-counter lice products (pediculicides). As a by-product of this resistance, some parents have over-applied the medications, hoping that using more of the products would make them more successful. The AAP warns against this, saying, “the potential for misdiagnosis and the resulting improper use of pediculicides and the emergence of resistance to both available and newer products, many without proof of efficacy or safety, call for increased physician involvement in the diagnosis and treatment.”

“The prevalence of resistance has not been systematically studied but seems to be highly variable from community to community and country to country.” In fact, the most recent study released shows 100 percent of lice in 42 states are resistant to the active ingredients in over-the-counter lice products.

“The ideal treatment of lice should be safe, free of toxic chemicals, readily available without a prescription, easy to use, effective, and inexpensive,” the report says.  The article notes that the overall spending on lice treatment has risen to nearly $1 billion annually, with as many as 12 million children contracting head lice each year.

AAP lists the AirAllé® as effective lice treatment device

For the first time, the AAP lists the AirAllé® medical device as an effective lice treatment device. “The AirAllé® (Larada Sciences, Salt Lake City, UT) device is a custom-built machine that uses one 30-minute application of hot air in an attempt to desiccate the lice. One study showed that subjects had nearly 100% mortality of eggs and 80% mortality of hatched lice.”

The AirAllé® device is the only treatment option listed in the AAP report that uses heated air. A clinical trial showed that the FDA-cleared medical device killed live lice and 99.2 percent of eggs. It uses nothing but heated air, carefully controlled and applied, to dehydrate lice and eggs. There are no chemicals involved and no nitpicking is required.

Lice treatment using the AirAllé® medical device is available exclusively at Lice Clinics of America treatment centers, where certified staff use the device to remove live lice and eggs. The process takes from 30-90 minutes, depending on the extent of the infestation and the length of the hair. Most clinics guarantee success as long as all household members are checked for head lice prior to treatment.

Lice Clinics of America has quickly become the largest network of professional lice treatment centers in the world. Some 180 clinics have opened in the United States to date with approximately 300 clinics worldwide.

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Can Head Lice Go Away On Its Own?

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What if you notice your child scratching their head a lot lately? What if you start to think there could be a problem with head lice, and you just don’t have the strength to deal with it? Won’t the head lice problem eventually just fade away on its own? Won’t the bugs eventually just die and the problem is solved? Absolutely not!

Here is why head lice is a problem that needs to be dealt with:

 

The Life Cycle Doesn’t Lie

Head lice have a life cycle that lasts about 30 days. Once a female reaches adulthood she will lay up to 10 eggs per day. Those eggs will hatch 7-9 days later. Nymphs, or immature lice, grow and develop into adults in about two weeks. Now those adult females will start to lay up to 10 eggs per day. The number of head lice will quickly multiply and the problem will not only get worse for its initial victim but spread rapidly to those living in the same household or that the person comes into close contact with.

 

Washing Hair with Shampoo and Water Is Not Effective

Head lice are not controlled by normal hygiene habits. Some people think that just using a quick bottle of over the counter head lice shampoo should do the trick. Some people just opt for regular shampooing. The problem is, those methods will NOT effectively kill the nits that have been laid on the scalp. They will continue to grow and hatch. Not to mention the fact that adult head lice have the capability of holding their breath for up to eight hours at a time. According to MedicoRx and many other sources, this is why home remedies such as suffocating head lice or using mayonnaise are completely ineffective as well.

 

Head Lice Is Highly Contagious

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that up to 12 million children in the US will contract head lice this year. The number one way that head lice is passed on to others is through direct head to head contact. What does that mean? Leaning in for a hug, whispering a secret to their best friend, sitting together on a beanbag to share a good book, or even pushing heads close together to snap a selfie are all potential ways that teens and children can pass along head lice. Adults that live in the home of a small child are also at much higher risk of infection. One of the most common mistakes people make is not checking every person in their home for head lice. It is highly likely that if you have a head lice problem with one person in your home, that others are infected as well.

 

Humans Can’t Pick Out Every Single Nit With Great Accuracy

Sometimes parents rely solely on their ability to nitpick through a child’s hair and pick out every nit they find. The problem is that many children have dry skin, dandruff or flakes that might make it difficult to identify exactly what are nits and what is not. Also, throughout the entire scalp, it can be super tricky to sift through every single strand with perfect accuracy.

 

Here’s How We Can Help

Lice Clinics of America offers professional head lice checks for those who need help in determining how bad the problem is, and if they have a head lice infection. We also offer the latest and most effective methods in ridding your family of head lice once and for all. Our treatments will not only save you time but also money in the long run as the problem will be eliminated, rather than prolonged with ineffective treatments that will cause head lice to keep popping up. We know how to help you get rid of head lice! Call our office today to schedule your appointment.

 

Four Common Illnesses Kids Pick Up At School

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Public or private schools alike can be breeding grounds for common illnesses in children. Especially as the colder weather hits it is a good idea to be aware of the most common illnesses that are passed around and how to protect your child from potentially becoming ill.

 

Head Lice – Head lice are human parasites that live on the scalp.

They feed off of blood from the scalp and survive from the warmth their human host provides. Head lice when fully grown are light brown, almost transparent in color, and about the size of a sesame seed. Head lice can be tricky to spot as they maneuver through hair strands quickly and scurry away from light. Nits, or lice eggs, are usually seen as an indication your child has head lice. White in color, they will be laid near the base of the scalp on individual hair strands with a secretion that makes them difficult to remove. They will not easily flake off such as dandruff or dry skin.

Many people believe that as colder weather starts to fall that head lice don’t spread. The truth is, head lice happen all year round.  Indoors where it is nice and warm, head lice are commonly passed through direct head to head contact, sharing hats or coats or hair brushes and accessories. Children who play together, participate in sports or other activities are more likely to spread lice or catch head lice.

 

Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease –  A virus that results in open sores inside the mouth, rashes or blisters on the body, especially the hands and feet.

This illness, while not serious, can be painful and highly contagious. Contact through someone who has the virus, or any number of items that have been infected with the virus is the most common way it is spread. Anything your child touches at school, a desktop, a door handle, a book could be the cause of spreading. Symptoms include high fever, painful blisters in the mouth and tongue and a loss of appetite. The rash likely appears a few days after the initial symptoms start. Washing hands thoroughly and keeping sick children home is the best way to prevent the spreading of Hand-foot-and-mouth disease.

 

Pink Eye, or Conjunctivitis – This disease is the inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin clear tissue that lines the eye and eyelid.

Pink eye causes intense itching and swelling in the eyes. This is an infection most people will experience a few times in their life. A highly contagious inflammation of the eye, it is usually diagnosed by children who wake up with their eyes crusted shut from a yellow discharge indicating the eye is infected. Children catch this disease by contracting the contagion on their hands through school or everyday activities and then rubbing or touching their eyes. Most often visiting the doctor for prescription eye drops will clear up an infection with no long-term side effects.

 

Strep-Throat – A bacterial infection caused by group A streptococcus resulting in sore, irritated throat.

Strep throat is diagnosed through lab testing from a medical office. It is commonly spread through the contact of someone else carrying strep through mucus or surfaces infected. Early symptoms include a sore throat, fever, loss of appetite, tiredness, and upset stomach. The swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck is the main symptom that often separates it from other, viral throat infections which are also common in children. It is not going to subside on its own and is treated with basic antibiotics.  Experts estimate over 3 million children will contract strep throat each year, making it a common problem in schools.

 

 

 

 

Your Child Has Head Lice: Who Needs to Know?

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It really is just a fact of life that head lice occur. Yet, it is unfortunate that sometimes there is an embarrassment factor that can happen when we find out someone in our household has head lice. Some parents worry that this can lead to bullying for their children or just plain humiliation. They may wonder, who do I need to really let know that my child has head lice?

Here are a few things to think about when determining what actions you should take. Remember, you know your child better than anyone and are best able to help them through this feeling they can trust you and rely on you.

 

Head Lice Etiquette Guidelines:

 

Before You Notify Adults, Talk to Your Child

Having head lice can bring out different feelings in each child. Some might be very embarrassed, while others couldn’t care less. Best to talk to your child, see how they are feeling and what they understand. Let them know that having head lice is a common problem, this is not something that makes them dirty or gross. Although, also remind them that others may become rude or bully them if they find out, so it is best to keep it discreet among their classmates if possible. Let your child know that it is important for you to tell a few, trusted adults to ensure that their friends and classmates can avoid getting head lice.

 

Consider Which Adults Need to Know

If the roles were reversed, and another child in your circle of friends had head lice, wouldn’t you want to be notified? It is important to contact your child’s friends that could possibly also have contracted head lice. You never know, your child could’ve gotten it from them and they are dealing with it also. However, it is common courtesy to think about which children might be infected and proceed responsibly. Avoid telling people that don’t need to know to help your child feel you can trust them.

 

Teachers and School Nurses

Teachers and the school nurse are two people that really need to be aware of the situation. Whether this is the first case of head lice in the school or the 50th, they need to know what they are dealing with. It is, however, totally fine to ask them to notify parents without releasing your child’s name. As long as other parents are aware of the circumstances, it is fine to leave your child’ embarrassment out of it. Kids can be cruel, especially to classmates that have head lice. The school nurse can also be an outlet for you to get helpful information like when your child can return to school.

 

Lice Clinics of America

Without a doubt, Lice Clinics of America is your most reliable source in overcoming head lice. We offer the most advanced technology on the market, the most knowledgeable staff and the easiest, quickest way to eliminate head lice from your life. Contact us today to get started!

 

Trick or Treating Safety Tips

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Trick or Treating night is one of the most exciting times of the year for children. As parents, make sure they have a spooky time and stay safe with these Halloween Night Safety Tips. 

 

-Go With a Group

Children under the age of 13 should always stay with an adult to supervise. How about rounding up a group of kids and trick or treating together? This way children can be with friends and stay safer at the same time. It can be tempting to stay home and let kids roam the neighborhood by themselves on Halloween. Remember, more children get injured on Halloween by the excitement of things and forget basic safety rules. Stay with your children to ensure they have fun and use caution at the same time.

 

-Take Your Cell Phone

Don’t forget to grab your cell phone, not only in case of emergency but then you can capture the fun moments with quick pictures along the way. Children who have cell phones, or teens, should always carry them along as well. Walkie-talkies might be a good idea if your children don’t have phones yet and you need to stay in touch.

 

-Wear Safe Colors

Even on Halloween night, wearing all black can make you invisible to vehicles on the road. Choose brighter colored costumes or accents to make sure you are plainly seen. Use reflective tape to stick onto your child’s treat or treating bag or the back of their costume if they are wearing a darker color. Glow sticks are a great, inexpensive way to make sure they shine brightly on Halloween night.

 

-Obey Traffic Rules and Stay on Sidewalks

It can be so tempting for children to think they own the streets on Halloween night. Many of them dart across for their next piece of candy with no thought of oncoming traffic. Talk to your kids beforehand about remembering basic road rules. Use sidewalks whenever they are provided. Use crosswalks or check carefully before crossing the street. If there is not a sidewalk provided for you, walk along the side of the road facing oncoming traffic.

 

-Costume Safety is Important

When choosing your child’s spookiest costume this Halloween, make sure that they won’t be wearing anything that puts them at risk. Tripping, catching a flame or not being able to see through a large mask can sometimes make a child fall behind, or get injured. Masks need to fit properly and have enough open space for children to clearly see. Makeup is a good option instead of large masks or hoods. All costumes and accessories, such as wigs or hoods should clearly state if they are flame retardant. Don’t let your child have weapons or sharp objects as props. They could easily injure themselves or others in the excitement of the night or if they get spooked!

 

-Candy Safety is Always Important

Go through your child’s candy bag and remove any items that may be opened or look homemade. Make sure candy is age appropriate for small children, by removing hard candy or choking hazards.

 

-Jack O Lantern Safety

At home, have children draw a face on their pumpkin with a sharpie. Then, a responsible adult can carve out the pumpkin the way they would like. Try painting your pumpkin instead, or using props to poke a face onto it. Make sure you use artificial flames to light your pumpkin that are battery operated. Glow sticks work well, too, and you can use a variety of colors to make it look extra eery.

 

-Be Alert While Driving

Stay extra cautious while you are operating any vehicles on Halloween night. Be aware that children are everywhere and sometimes not thinking about traffic rules. Drive extra slowly through neighborhoods and along the street with children on the sidewalks.

Halloween Scares Mean More Head Lice

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When the full moon rises and ghosts and goblins haunt the streets, the last thing on your little trick or treaters mind is head lice. Yet, as a parent, what could be more terrifying? Here a few not so scary tips to preventing your little one from catching head lice this Halloween.

Did you know?

  • Head lice are more prevalent at Halloween time than most other times of the year.
  • Lice Clinics of America sees an increase in head lice cases after Halloween because symptoms usually take about three weeks to manifest.
  • Children sharing masks and costumes makes them more vulnerable to catching head lice.
  • Wigs are especially problematic as children pass them from friend to friend to try on.
  • Anytime children are in a situation where they are involved with other children the risk of head lice increases.
  • Parents rarely think to launder or disinfect a Halloween costume or it’s pieces.

 

How can I protect my child against head lice this Halloween?

Talk to your children about how head lice are passed on. Direct head to head contact is the most common way. Second to that is the transfer of head lice or nits through infected clothing items, such as hats, wigs, masks, hoods, coats, or any items worn near the head.

Perform head lice checks to ensure your child is not carrying head lice. Purchase a nit picking comb and look through your child’s scalp. Be sure to watch for signs and symptoms of head lice or nits. These include:

  • Red bites or bumps on the scalp
  • Itching and irritations
  • White or transparent colored eggs laid near the base of the scalp. These will not flake off easily like dandruff.
  • Adult lice crawling around the scalp, brown in color and the size of a sesame seed.

If you feel overwhelmed by this or want some expert help,  Lice Clinics of America offers head lice screening at your local clinic. We can give you tips, details about what to watch for and help you determine if you have a head lice problem. We also offer preventative products and the most effective head lice treatments available today.

When your child wears a costume to a neighborhood or school party, take the time to wash or disinfect their costumes before they wear them again for Halloween night.  This includes masks, hats, robes or all pieces that are included that nits or lice could attach to.

 

What do I do if my child has caught head lice this Halloween?

Remember that head lice will haunt you for weeks if you do not properly treat for them. Washing with water and shampoo is not effective.  MedicoRX shows us that head lice are capable of holding their breath for up to eight hours. Super lice that are more and more prevalent across the country show strong immunities to over the counter shampoos.

Don’t let head lice become a scary problem for you! Call our Lice Clinics of America office today to talk about our preventative measures and ask questions about the latest, and most amazing products available that will eliminate head lice in a single application.

 

October National Bullying Prevention Month

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Bullying is a national problem that parents should be alert and conscientious about. Bullying is defined on kidshealth.com as “ intentional tormenting in physical, verbal, or psychological ways. It can range from hitting, shoving, name-calling, threats, and mocking to extorting money and possessions.” Cyberbullying and targeting on social media is especially prevalent in our day and age. 

A national survey on StopyBullying.gov shows that about 49% of children in grades 4–12 reported being bullied by other students at school at least once during the past month, whereas 30.8% reported bullying others during that time.

If your child has head lice, they can become a prime target for bullying. Keep in mind that although the word may get out about a head lice infestation, care should be taken to be discreet and deal with the problem by only telling trusted individuals that need to know. This is a situation that should be taken seriously. Here are some expert tips on how to deal with and prevent bullying.

 

What Should I do If My Child is Bullied for Head Lice?

 As a parent, your first goal would be to help your child understand that having head lice does not make them dirty or gross. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that up to 12 million children will catch head lice in the United States this year alone. Although it can be hard for children to understand, explain that most people will experience this problem in their lifetime. The following list is ideas on how to help your child is they are being targeted. 

-Depending on your child’s personality there are several approaches that might work. Talk to them about standing up to the bully. Using a firm and strong, yet calm voice tells them to back off. This will show the bully that they are not an easy target.

-Some children will do better to make light of the situation. If they can laugh it off, their aggressor might be taken by surprise and not think the situation is fun anymore.

-Children who do not do well with anxiety or pressure will find it best to simply find an adult and walk away. If a group of children is bullying them this can be difficult. At the first chance, help them see that they should get away and remove themselves from the situation.

-Find a trusted adult who will help. Talk to your child about NOT hiding their feelings and trying to deal with it alone.

–Don’t fight. Getting physical will only escalate the problem.

–Make a plan for future situations with a trusted adult. Keep up the communication to ensure the problem is resolved.

 

Check out StopBullying.gov for more helpful information.

 

Beat Head Lice Before It Happens

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Head lice are literally a human parasite. Blood-sucking pests that can create a lot of problems in a household, especially with children. No one wants to think about head lice or ever deal with them. But, what if you could prevent them in your home?

Now granted, there is actually no way to completely guarantee your family will never encounter head lice. However, there are some proactive parenting steps you can start to follow to better protect your family. And maybe even catch the problem very early on if you do ever have to deal with head lice.

 

ProActive Tips to Help Prevent Head Lice:

Help Kids Understand What Head Lice Are.

When you ask a small child about head lice they can come up with some pretty wild answers. A lot of kids really don’t even understand what head lice are. A first good step would be to educate your own children on what head lice look like, where they live, what they eat, and how they live. A useful website to look at together would be Easy Science for Kids. They have a lot of great information that kids can get interested in.  

 

Teach Kids How Head Lice Are Caught.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that each year in the United States about 12 million children between the ages of 3-10 will catch head lice. That number is only on the rise, thanks to a new form of super lice and rising numbers in infestations at jr. high and high schools. Kids of all ages need to know that head lice are most often passed along through direct head to head contact. That means leaning in for a selfie, sharing a bean bag during reading time, or sleeping in the same bed at a sleepover are all bad ideas. You never know who might be carrying head lice and when you could be susceptible. It’s also important to remind them about hair brushes, hats, hoodies, etc…all things that could transfer head lice.

 

Understand the Signs to Watch For.

Every parent should learn the signs and symptoms of head lice. It is much more than simply having an itchy head. After someone has caught head lice, the first symptoms can actually take up to three weeks to manifest. This is because it takes time for nits, or lice eggs, to hatch and their numbers to grow. Once head lice are fully infesting a scalp you will likely find an average of 10-12 lice on the scalp. They will continue to lay nits, translucent colored oval eggs laid very near the base of the scalp. Signs will include the white colored eggs that are not easily pulled off, itching, scalp irritation from fecal matter and saliva, and red bite marks on the scalp. Nighttime can also become a sign if your child is complaining of a tickling sensation on the scalp.

 

Check Scalps for Symptoms Often.

It is a really good idea for every parent to check the scalp of their children frequently. Depending on the activities they are into, time spent with friends, etc….there are some children who are obviously more prone to infections from spending more time around other children. Checking for nits or lice symptoms often could help you get ahead of the game! Lice Clinics of America also offer head lice checks if you are not sure what to look for. They also have professional nitpicking combs available to help you sift through the hair more easily.

 

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