Question 1

how long does it take lice to spread from one child to a playmate?

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Not long: Playing together for even a brief time could lead to spread from one child to another.

Question 2

confused! i thought lice can't jump? person with lice sat in my passenger seat one time, we didn't hug/get close, i vacuumed. chances of getting it?

Accepted Answer

Lice: Body lice can find their way onto fabric – but they crawl there. They don't jump and they don't fly.

Question 3

how long does it take for lice eggs to develop?

Accepted Answer

6-9 days: Newly hatched lice reach sexual maturity in 10 days  & can begin laying eggs.These eggs will hatch in 6-9 days & start the cycle over again.

Question 4

how long does it take a child to get rid of head lice?

Accepted Answer

Less than a week.: Now many head lice are resistant to our traditional therapies. Cheap method which works is to apply gold listerine to the scalp x 1 hour and cover with shower cap. Then apply househould vinegar and comb through the entire head using sections of 10-20 hairs to remove all nits or eggs.. Leave the vinegar x 1 hour then wash. Repeat in 1 wk. 
New study showed oral Ivermectin works well. Need an rx!

Question 5

how long does it take to get rid of head lice in a child?

Accepted Answer

One treatment: Generally, one treatment (shampoo, nit comb, hair accessory/brush cleaning and linen/bedding change) should be sufficient to rid one of lice.  However, reoccurrence is common due to re-infection from improper cleaning of accessories, brushes or linens.

Question 6

how long does it take after nix, (permethrin) to get rid of head lice in a child?

Accepted Answer

Nix (permethrin): Permethrin 1% (brand name nix) – this over-the-counter rinse is a synthetic pesticide. It is the safest of all the pesticide-type lice shampoos. It is not recommended for infants under 2 months of age. The best thing about this shampoo is that it kills both the live lice and the unhatched eggs. It also keeps working for 2 weeks. Therefore, re-treatment usually is not necessary.

Question 7

why would only one child have lice, in a household of 5 children?

Accepted Answer

Exposure: This child was exposed at school or play. Consoder yourself lucky you only ha e to treat one child and not whole family. Discard comb used on this child and wash head gear in hot water to prevent spreading infection in household.

Question 8

what's a fast way to take care of lice and nits permanently?

Accepted Answer

Lice: Treatment of lice requires accurate identification of nits & / or lice.  A pediculicide is usually used. There are over the counter products like  nix (permethrin) or rid or prescription medications like lindane or malathion. You work carefully through the hair and remove the individual nits. You can purchase a special lice nit comb to aid you. Check for nits & remove as seen over the next  7 to 10 days. If &gt;&gt;.

Question 9

do i need to take my child out of school if they have lice?

Accepted Answer

Most Likely: Most schools want children with lice to be fully treated and lice free before returning to school.

Question 10

how quickly can lice spread from one child to the next in school?

Accepted Answer

Quickly: Because children are in close contact with each other during play and other activities lice can spread pretty quickly through a classroom or school.  In addition, child tend to share personal items such as hats, headbands, etc. The key is to check you child's head frequently if you are notified from the school that lice is "going around".

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