Please share an interesting fact about dealing with head lice.

Ignore: Individuals that share the same bed with someone who has head lice should be treated regardless.

Ignore: Head lice do not jump or fly.

Ignore: Children should not be excluded from school based upon the presence of nits.

Ignore: Nits (eggs) attach to hair. Thorough removal with a nit comb can prevent Head Lice re-infestation.

Ignore: It may be necessary to treat all of the household,simultaneously.

Ignore: HEAD lice treatment should be done together so everybody will be OK. No transfer of lice if untreat.

Ignore: Washing your hair frequently does not prevent you from getting lice.

Ignore: The head louse can only live off the body for 1-3 days, and a nits need warmth to hatch.

Ignore: Treat the whole family at the same time to avoid cross-infestation.

Ignore: The term "nit picking" arose from the old-fashioned way of getting rid of lice eggs.

Ignore: Lice infestations (pediculosis and pthiriasis) are spread most commonly by close person-to-person.

Ignore: Shorter hair may be easier to treat. Repeat treatment according to instructions. Rxs available.

Remember: Remember to retreat a week after the first treatment. This is when the still live eggs will hatch.

Ignore: Use a nit comb immediately after treatment and continue every 2-3 days for 2-3 weeks.

Ignore: Coat head and hair with hair gel and cover with shower cap overnight to smother live lice.

Ignore: We are seeing more resistant lice in the U.S. Talk to your doctor if you can't get it cleared up.