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What is Head Lice?

Head lice are tiny parasites that live in our hair and feed on blood from our scalp. Their bites can itch and many people find them quite repulsive. Aside from that, they are fairly harmless and don't carry any diseases.

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  • Itchy scalp.
  • Scratching.
  • Crawling sensation.
  • Seeing bugs.
  • Finding lice eggs (nits).
  • Swollen lymph nodes (many people call “glands”) in the neck.
  • Pink eye.

Head lice are not known to spread disease. Head lice can be an annoyance because their presence may cause itching and loss of sleep. Sometimes the itching can lead to excessive scratching that can sometimes increase the chance of a secondary skin infection.

The head louse is an obligate ectoparasite of humans. Head lice are wingless insects that spend their entire lives on the human scalp and feed exclusively on human blood. Humans are the only known hosts of this specific parasite, while chimpanzees and bonobos host a closely related species, Pediculus Schaff.

  • Avoid head-to-head (hair-to-hair) contact during play and other activities at home, school, and elsewhere (sports activities, playground, slumber parties, camp).
  • Do not share clothing such as hats, scarves, coats, sports uniforms, hair ribbons, or barrettes.
  • Do not share combs, brushes, or towels.

Head lice are spread primarily by direct head-to-head contact. So the risk of spreading head lice is greatest among children who play or go to school together. In the United States, cases of head lice most often occur in children in preschool through elementary school.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

Treatment consists of physical application of the anti-parasitic on the affected areas

Medicated shampoos or combing and removing the nits from the hair is helpful.

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How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

Comb wet hair.Use a fine-toothed or nit comb to physically remove the lice from wet hair. Repeat every 3 to 4 days for at least two weeks. This method may be used in combination with other treatments. It is usually recommended as the first line treatment for infants younger than 2 months.

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