Head Louse – Treatment and Remedy
Head Louse – What To Look For?
Primarily Head Louse are found in the hair close to the scalp, most frequently around the ears and the nape of the neck. They may be difficult to find in the hair because they tend to hide and grooming and scratching keep their numbers down.
Usually you will see eggs attached to the hair. These eggs are called Nits and are oval, yellowish-white, and firmly attached to the hair with a cement-like substance. You may also find your child scratching – lice have a similar irritation to your scalp as mosquitos to your skin, so an itchy irritation occurs. Small red dots indicate where the head lice have been feeding.
It is important to remember that “live” eggs (Nits) are found close to the scalp – they need the moisture and warmth near the scalp to hatch. Any egg found one centimetre or more along the hair shaft (from the scalp) is either hatched or dead. “Live” eggs Pop when crushed between fingernails and dead or hatched eggs don’t. Dandruff, hair particles, dead eggs or empty Head Lice eggshells are often mistaken for “live” eggs.
Once more, Head Lice infestation is not a reflection of personal hygiene – they come from personal contact with another person that has them.
The only way to rid your child and your family of Head Lice is to use a proven system regularly. “Head Louse Gone” is one such system. Take a look at http://www.head-louse-gone.com
Good Luck with your quest.
Trevor Foster
