Question 1

do head lice carry or transmit any disease?

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No!: Head lice do not carry or transmit any disease.  (body lice do transmit disease, but they are different.)  you may get a secondary skin infection from scratching so much that the scalp gets raw.

Question 2

does head lice carry disease?

Accepted Answer

No!: Head lice do not carry or transmit any disease.  (body lice do transmit disease, but they are different.)  you may get a secondary skin infection from scratching so much that the scalp gets raw.

Question 3

please explain why don't head lice spread diseases?

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They don&#x27;t: Carry viruses, fungi or bacteria that cause infections in humans.  However body lice can carry typhus, trench fever, and epidemic relapsing fever (per cdc).

Question 4

how to remove head lice fast and easy?

Accepted Answer

Lice: Tx of lice requires accurate identification of nits & / or lice.  A pediculicide is usually used- otc like nix (permethrin) or rid or prescription meds like lindane or malathion. Work carefully through hair & remove individual nits. Purchase a special lice nit comb to aid you. Check for nits & remove as seen over the next  7 to 10 days. If there are nits after 7 to 10 days – a 2nd pediculicide tx may be needed.

Question 5

are there any home remedies for head lice?

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Home remedies: Althogh home remedies have been tried by meny and are popular but it is not the best treatment option.Treating head clice with tea tree oil and olive oil are very popular.Some people claim mayonnaise help control the head lice.And washing hair with vinegar has been tried, use of coconut oil following vinegar has been suggested.Mixture of lemon and butter after application of vinegar has been used.

Question 6

will freezing temperatures affect head lice?

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Yes: Yes, freezing temperatures may kill lice, but because it may take several days of freezing temperature this is not an effective means of getting rid of lice.  Instead, most often special shampoos are used.  For lice that become resistant to these shampoos an oral medicine is sometimes prescribed.

Question 7

what's a fast way to take care of head lice?

Accepted Answer

Rid: Rid is an effective over te counter medication for head lice.

Question 8

how can you most effectively remove head lice?

Accepted Answer

Special shampoo: Your doctor will recommend a special shampoo designed to kill the lice and nits.  Some of these are over the counter while others need a prescription.  After using the shampoo the lice will be killed but it may take a few days for the itching to stop.

Question 9

could children get head lice from farm animals?

Accepted Answer

No: Head lice are a human only problem. There are no animal  or insect species as carriers.

Question 10

is it possible for me to keep my kids from getting head lice?

Accepted Answer

Avoid contact: You should teach your children to not share hats, combs, pillows, etc. So that they are less likely to catch lice from other children.  It takes relatively intimate direct contact to share the lice. They don't jump or fly.

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