Question 1

Headphones and head lice?

Accepted Answer

Lice prefer hair and scalp, but they run around quickly and could end up on headphone head bands (although it seems unlikely to happen). Earbuds are ok, because there is almost no place for the lice to hide. If a person is worried about using somebody else's headphones, he can keep them in a plastic bag for 2 or 3 weeks before using them. By then, the lice should have died.

Question 2

Where do head lice come from?

Accepted Answer

Combing alone e it help but dose not for sure clean it up, use the recommended shampoo, for the whole family, clean all the bed sheets sand if you have bets also do it for them.
They could be any were.

Question 3

Can head lice really be harmless?

Accepted Answer

Lice can cause significant itching. The lice can transmit diseases such as epidemic typhus, trench fever &relapsing fever.

Question 4

How to remove head lice naturally?

Accepted Answer

There is a large movement to not coat the head with Permethrin or lindane due to potential neurotoxicity, and the risk is relevant. Non medicated products like licemd or ovid are effective, but nothing works better than the nit-loosening gel (ok, so it's not totally natural), the fine toothed comb, and lots of time and effort getting out all nits and lice. Then repeating the effort.

Question 5

How common is head lice in the us?

Accepted Answer

More common on elementary age children. It will occur in pockets within a school or classroom .It will also occur in waves over time.

Question 6

How do i know if i have head lice?

Accepted Answer

Mature head lice  are approximately the size of a sesame seed, don't hop or jump and lay eggs called nits that stick to the hair shaft. Main symptoms are severe itching especially at night when they feed.
Due to this, scratch marks on the skin can be visible. You may also find swollen glands at the back of the ears
school nurses are very familiar with them.
You can consult your doctor if uncertain.

Question 7

Can you get head lice from animals?

Accepted Answer

Head lice are an only human issue. Animals and or other bugs do not carry them.

Question 8

How is head lice formed on your head?

Accepted Answer

Head lice are small insects that do not form on your head, but you get them from others. They lay eggs, called nits,  which are glued to the hair shafts. Head lice do not cause disease but have a high 'yuck' factor! several treatments are available to get rid of them.

Question 9

How to remove head lice fast and easy?

Accepted Answer

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 10

What are the symptoms of head lice like?

Accepted Answer

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.

Headphones and head lice