Question 1

how long can nits and lice survive off of a head?

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For ever: 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.

Question 2

might head-lice survive on body hair?

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Usually not: Unless the body hair is very thick and coarse (like head hair) there is not usually a concern that the lice will remain on the body.

Question 3

how long can head lice survive on my furniture and clothes?

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A few days: Lice starve to death in 1-2 days off the human host.  Nits however survive longer.  A nit hatches 7-9 days after the egg is laid.  As a result it is recommended to first treat the lice on the "host" then wash clothes, bedcovers and vacume furniture.  Also wash brushes and combs.

Question 4

where do head lice come from?

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Any dirty?: 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 5

how to remove head lice naturally?

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Lots of effort: 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 6

how common is head lice in the us?

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Endemic: 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 7

how do i know if i have head lice?

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Lice Head: 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 8

can you get head lice from animals?

Accepted Answer

No: Head lice are an only human issue. Animals and or other bugs do not carry them.

Question 9

do head lice leave any visible droppings?

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Nits: They attach their eggs to individual hairs. They look like tiny rounded discs stuck to the hair.Routine treatment requires that the nits be combed out with a fine tooth comb.

Question 10

my child has head lice. what should i do?

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Call your doctor: There are medications that can be used to kill the lice. Use them as directed (very important!). Wash all the bed linens in hot water and remove any stuffed animals, pillows that your child sleeps with until they are cleaned. Comb all the nits until they are no longer appearing- this is very time-consuming, but necessary.

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