Question 1

where do head lice come from before they make their way to human scalps? the forrest? sewers?they dont spontaneously grow from skin, wats their origin

Accepted Answer

Head Louse: The only known host for the head louse (Pediculus humans capitis) is humans. It doesn't have wings, so it jumps from one human host to the next. They are insects the survive solely on the scalps of humans. For more info see:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Head_louse

Question 2

how do you get rid of head lice on a human female when over the counters do not work?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Lice can be resistant to some treatments.  Also, be seen by your doctor to ensure this is the true problem.  If you have lice, there are prescription treatment options.

Question 3

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 4

headphones and head lice?

Accepted Answer

Earbuds are ok: 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 5

how are head lice spread?

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Contact: Sharing combs, headgear or sleeping or lying on same furniture. It is common to spread within a classroom or within a household.Each person needs to be treated.

Question 6

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 7

can head lice really be harmless?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

what causes head lice in a person?

Accepted Answer

Human only parasite: You acquire head lice after exposure to an infected persons living lice. This may be by sharing head ware, scarfs, combs etc. Or during close encounters with the lice in bedding, clothing etc. It is not passed by animals or non human carriers.

Question 9

how to remove head lice naturally?

Accepted Answer

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 10

how common is head lice in the us?

Accepted Answer

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.

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