Question 1

can lice look like dandruff flakes? they seem to be stuck to my hair shafts and in my eyebrows and eyelashes as well. i have had intense itching for a few months now, symptoms improve a bit when i use diluted tea tree or clove oil?

Accepted Answer

: Please see your Md for proper diagnosis and management. dandruff is whitish tiny flakes and lice are small crab-like parasites.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of head lice?

Accepted Answer

The symptoms of Head lice include::   Scalp itching, Enlarged lymph nodes.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of head lice like?

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Itching, or none: Many children have no symptoms whatsoever, despite a good-sized infestation.  Other children may have itching or a rash around the scalp.  The diagnosis is made by finding live lice and/or nits in the hair.  To check for lice, use a very fine-toothed comb to comb through wet hair section by section, looking for nits and adult lice.

Question 4

how is head lice treated? what is the most reliable treatment for symptoms of head lice?

Accepted Answer

Resource material.: This would require a lenghty answer. Please check this site: http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/head-lice/ds00953.

Question 5

what does a head lice infection feel like? how would i know what a head lice infestation feels like?  what are the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

The : The typical clinical sign is an itchy scalp.  If you look at the scalp closely you might see "nits" (eggs) of the lice, they look like miniature pieces of rice clinging to the hair shafts.  If you suspect lice, you, and close family members should be evaluated and, if required, placed on the appropriate medications to eradicate them.  Home treatment is rarely effective.  You also need to be given instructions on how to clean your home, especially bed sheets, to prevent a recurrence.

Question 6

can lice move to eyebrows and how do they form?

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Indirect contact: Vector transmission occurs when lice are spread through inanimate objects. For instance the lice can be on brushes, combs, hats, headphones, scarves, sweaters, coats, bedding, towels, upholstered furniture, carpet, stuffed toys & seats in a variety of areas.  In some cases lice move from the head to eye brows. Medical evaluation is recommended in those cases.

Question 7

i know i have lice in my hair on my head, eyelashes, eyebrows, and as well as in my public area but have bites on my legs and back as well! help!

Accepted Answer

There are several: topical meds (pediculicides) available OTC to treat head lice and public lice.  They must be used EXACTLY as directed.  The red marks may be bites.  OTC cortisone cream may help them go away but pediculicides won't  YOU must HELP anyone you've had recent direct physical contact with or shared head gear with by advising them to check themselves for lice too.

Question 8

i've used premethrin to kill the lice, but there are still nits on my eyelashes, eyebrows, and hair. any quicker way to remove them besides a nitcomb?

Accepted Answer

Nit comb necessary: Removing nits with a nit comb is essential. The Permethrin may have to also be used twice, about 7 to 9 days apart. Typically, it is the failure to get the nits off the body with a comb that promotes failure. Lice do not survive off the body. There are cases of 'resistant' lice, but people need to be better about combing them off!

Question 9

i get this crawling/tingling feeling on the right side of my scalp and near my right eyebrow, it comes and goes throughout the day, started a few years ago when i had lice. had blood work, ct scan everything normal but i do have bad anxiety?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide an opinion without additional history, physical examination may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor to see if you may be depressed. Depression is treatable. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated. Drink more water. Wish you good health!

Question 10

little bugs on head, very itchy not lice treated for lice for 6 weeks dr said its not lice?

Accepted Answer

Catch the suspects: After a patient catches 2-3 of suspected bugs and puts them in a plastic urine container (and tighten the lid), the doctor can send them to the lab for "parasite identification." The lab will name the bugs and the doctor can decide the treatment. If the lab say "no parasites," then the problem is harder to treat because then the patient's illness is "believing she has bugs when there are no bugs."

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Can lice look like dandruff flakes? they seem to be stuck to my hair shafts and in my eyebrows and eyelashes as well. i have had intense itching for a few months now, symptoms improve a bit when i use diluted tea tree or clove oil?

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What are the symptoms of head lice?

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What are the symptoms of head lice like?

A member asked:

How is head lice treated? what is the most reliable treatment for symptoms of head lice?

A member asked:

What does a head lice infection feel like? how would i know what a head lice infestation feels like? what are the symptoms?

A member asked:

Can lice move to eyebrows and how do they form?

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I know i have lice in my hair on my head, eyelashes, eyebrows, and as well as in my public area but have bites on my legs and back as well! help!

A member asked:

I've used premethrin to kill the lice, but there are still nits on my eyelashes, eyebrows, and hair. any quicker way to remove them besides a nitcomb?

A member asked:

I get this crawling/tingling feeling on the right side of my scalp and near my right eyebrow, it comes and goes throughout the day, started a few years ago when i had lice. had blood work, ct scan everything normal but i do have bad anxiety?

A member asked:

Little bugs on head, very itchy not lice treated for lice for 6 weeks dr said its not lice?

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