Question 1

is head lice contagious

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Yes: It spreads through contact among classmates or family members.

Question 2

how to remove head lice fast and easy?

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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 3

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 4

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

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

Question 5

could children get head lice from farm animals?

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

Question 6

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 7

what do you suggest if i have head lice but i don't have the lice comb?

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Head lice: Tx of lice requires accurate identification of nits & 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. A special lice nit comb helps but isn't required. Check for nits &remove as seen over next  7 to 10 days. If there are nits after 7 to 10 days – a 2nd pediculicide tx may be needed.

Question 8

does head lice carry 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 9

how can you rid yourself of head lice?

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Goodbye 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 10

what can i use on her hair for head lice?

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OTC/vinegar/Rx: Head lice are a human only human parasite that are a common problem. A good soaking in a stout vinegar will loosen the egg casings so they are easier to remove with a fine comb &amp; it may have a toxic effect on the lice. There are several OTC hair products all of which work in some cases. There are also prescription products that can help the resistant cases.

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