. Head lice are tiny insects that feed on blood from the human scalp. . An infestation of head lice most often affects children and usually results from the direct transfer of lice from the hair of one person to the hair of another.. A number of home or natural remedies are also used to treat head-lice infestations, but there is little to no clinical evidence of their effectiveness.
FACTS ABOUT HEAD LICE:
SYMPTOMS OF HEAD LICE:
Sores on the scalp, neck and shoulders. Scratching can lead to small, red bumps that may sometimes get infected with bacteria.
Itching. The most common symptom of a lice infestation is itching on the scalp, neck and ears. This is an allergic reaction to louse bites.
Lice on scalp. Lice may be visible but are difficult to spot because they're small, avoid light and move quickly.
CAN YOU GET HEAD LICE TREATED?
See your doctor before you begin treatment if you suspect that you or your child has a head-lice infestation. Studies show that many children have been treated for head lice with over-the-counter medications or home remedies when they don't have an active head-lice infestation.
PREVENTION:Hang garments on a separate hook from other children's garmentsAvoid sharing combs, brushes, hats and scarvesNot lie on beds, couches or pillows that have been in contact with a person infested by head lice
A head louse is a tan or grayish insect about the size of a strawberry seed. It feeds on human blood from a person's scalp. The female louse produces a sticky substance that firmly attaches each egg to the base of a hair shaft no more than 3/16 inch (5 millimeters) from the scalp