Question 1

how to remove head lice?

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Nix (permethrin): Nix- (permethrin lotion) apply to the head at bedtime and wash off in the morniing. Wash all your bedclothes and put them through the dryer, and vacuum your carpets.

Question 2

can head lice really be harmless?

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

Question 3

what are the symptoms of head lice?

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

Question 4

how is head lice formed on your head?

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Get from others: 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 5

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 6

what to do if you think you have head lice?

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See dermatologist: There are a few otc meds  available for head lice, but I would suggest seeing a dermatologist to confirm a dx and be txed if necessary.  As  amale, you can get a very short haircut for starters and then proceed with tx , assuming you truly do have head lice. Also, it might also be a good idea if you have all of your body checked for lice, since there are  types of lice present in groin/clothes.

Question 7

do head lice jump?

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No: They need to be transmitted physically from person to person.

Question 8

is head lice contagious

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

Question 9

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 10

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.

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