Head Lice
Post-Treatment Care For Your Scalp
Head lice are a common, highly irritating problem. If you’ve ever encountered these parasites yourself, then you know that there’s nothing like the intense itchy feeling caused by head lice. Similarly, there is nothing like the feeling of relief once the lice are gone and the itching finally ceases. Unfortunately, the scalp can continue to…
Read MoreLife Cycle of Lice
Head lice are a common issue here in the United States. If you’ve never had head lice yourself, you probably know someone that has. The CDC estimates that there are somewhere between 6 and 12 million cases of lice each year among citizens ages 3-11 alone. These tiny parasites are about 1-3 millimeters in size.…
Read MoreDo Head Lice Prefer A Certain Blood Type?
Lice affect millions of Americans every year, and while there are some ways you can prevent head lice, some factors remain out of your control. If you or one of your family members had head lice multiple times, most would write it off as bad luck, but there may be some underlying causes. One of…
Read More5 Common Myths About Head Lice
As a kid, there is a good chance that either you or someone you knew got headlice. Despite the plethora of available information about lice and treatments for them online, there are still a handful of rumors and myths about these pesky parasites. Here are a few of the most common myths about lice that…
Read MoreIs It Dandruff or Lice?
Dealing with head lice is a pain and a hassle. Not only can it disrupt your weekly routine, but it is physically uncomfortable. If you know someone that recently contracted a case of head lice, it is perfectly normal to feel a little bit of paranoia that you may have gotten them too. Even reading…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Over-the-Counter Lice Treatments
If you are dealing with head lice, it’s only natural to want to get them out as quickly and safely as possible. Though these parasites may not seem as immediately harmful as ticks or other insects, waiting to deal with the problem will only make it worse. To deal with these pests, many people find…
Read MoreBugs That Can Be Mistaken For Lice
Lice are small blood-sucking parasites that are about the size of a mustard seed. They live in the hair and are known for the itching they cause their hosts. Given their small size, it can be difficult to tell them apart from other small insects like bed bugs, fleas, or ants. These bugs are all…
Read MoreHow Contagious are Lice After Treatment
Head lice are tiny parasites that live in your hair and feed on your blood. Known for the intense itching they cause their victims, it is no surprise that patients want to find head lice solutions as soon as possible. Unfortunately, these bugs are contagious, and depending on the treatment method, it can take a…
Read MoreCommon Signs and Symptoms of Lice
Head lice are a huge issue today, especially in elementary schools and summer camps. In America, roughly 20 million people between the ages of 2 and 17 catch head lice every year. Lice are just a few millimeters long, making them difficult to spot, and not everyone experiences the same symptoms. Most people are alerted…
Read MoreWhat blood types affect lice the most?
What Blood Types Affect Lice The Most? Head lice are little insects that mainly feed on human blood. In your home, you might have seen someone being infected by the lice while others are not. The only question that comes to mind during those situations is, do lice prefer a certain blood type? What Blood…
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