Head Lice
The head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) is one of the many varieties of sucking lice specialized to live on different areas of various animals.
As the name implies, head lice are specialized to live among the hair present on the human head and are exquisitely adapted to living mainly on the scalp and neck hairs of their human host. Lice present on other body parts covered by hair are not head lice but are either pubic lice (Pthirus pubis) or body lice (Pediculus humanus humanus).
-- from wikipedia.org
The following articles provide a more indepth look at the causes and treatment of head lice.
What Are Head Lice?
Head lice, or Pediculus humanus capitis, as they are called in medical terms are parasitic insects that live on the scalp and in the hair...
Warnings About Head Lice Treatment
There will be failures in attempts to control head lice. Not every treatment will work for everyone and lice are becoming more resistant...
The Many Treatment Options for Head Lice
When you or your child have head lice, there is only one priority—getting rid of them as quickly as possible. There are many treatment options...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Treating Head Lice
Most parents need to treat their child for head lice at least once while they are growing up. If you have dealt with this problem, you probably...
How to Effectively Remove Head Lice Nits
The most difficult part of getting rid of head lice is removing their eggs, or nits. Nits are tiny yellowish white eggs that are firmly attached...
Chemical and Non Chemical Control of Pediculus
The only prescribed medication to control head lice is lindane. There are several chemical methods sold as over-the-counter remedies...
The Olive Oil Protocol: Killing Head Lice without Chemicals
The most common methods of treating and eradicating head lice contain pesticides and chemicals. Two of the most common of these pesticides...
The Importance of Removing The Nits
You can kill adult head lice, and the second stage nymphs, but if you don’t get rid of the nits, you will not get rid of the lice. Hair combing...
Head Lice What You Need To Know
If your child has head lice, you probably have many questions. What exactly are head lice? Does this mean my child is dirty? Can head lice...
Managing Head Lice
Head lice are more than a nuisance than a health hazard. They do not carry disease and they do not live on small animals and pets. This is a...
Looking For Lice!
Head lice are not a pleasant topic of conversation but it is common for school-age children to be infested with head lice. If you can search...
Head Lice Nits and Cooties, Oh My!
A parent’s first reaction after realizing their child has head lice is usually, “Oh no, not my child! We are clean and shampoo her hair regularly...
Head Lice Treatments
Before you begin any treatment for head lice, be sure that your child has them. You cannot treat a child with lice treatment to prevent them...
An Ounce of Prevention: How to Avoid Head Lice
Head lice are very common and affect millions of adults and children alike every year. There are many ways to treat an infestation of head lice...
Head Lice Basics
There are things you need to know if you have a child infested with head lice. It is a frustrating time for parents and there is a worry...
Hints on Controlling Head Lice
There are many methods used to control an infestation of head lice. If you are looking for an alternative method other than shampoos with...
The Comb and Condition Method of Lice Treatment
You may be hesitant to use an over-the-counter lice treatment on your child’s head. If you are, several other methods can be effective in treating...
Does Your Child Have Head Lice?
Head lice are tiny insects that live in human hair. If your child has head lice, they will likely experience intense itching of the scalp. You may also...
Head Lice – Which Treatment is Best?
Your choice of treatment for head lice will depend on how severely the hair is infested and the local patterns of resistance. If a treatment...
Six Home Remedies for Head Lice
There are some wonderful home remedies available for those who would rather not treat their child with a shampoo with pesticides. How do you...
School time Means Head Lice Time!
There is a good reason why September is National Head Lice Awareness Month. School starting means there will be more cases of head lice infestation found. Head lice are normally...
How to Correctly Use Head Lice Treatment
When your child has head lice, nothing is more important than getting rid of them as quickly as possible. The itching, the risk of infection, the embarrassment—you just want...
Does Your Child Have Head Lice?
Head lice are a common affliction among school-aged children. The close contact of the school provides many opportunities to spread lice unwittingly...
Head Lice Treatments--the Risks of Chemical Pesticides
Head lice shampoos and treatments often contain chemical pesticides to kill the head lice. Many parents use these treatments without a second thought...
The Life Cycle of Head Lice
Head lice are a common problem experienced by many children every year. They are easy to transmit and can be difficult to get rid of. Elementary age...
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