Although the nits can be confused with dandruff, when you see adult lice moving around your head, that’s unmistakable. “You can use physical methods to remove the lice,” Dr. Klein says, “and you can ...

Ever year, an estimated 6 to 12 million children get head lice, leading to questions about missed school and work.

When we were small, our mother used to comb our hair while holding us and remove lice from our hair. It used to hurt at that time, but today we understand that it was all for our good. Today's ...

Head lice infestation is a common yet benign problem of childhood. Head lice may be transmitted by direct head-to-head contact or fomites, most notably hair grooming items and headgear.

Direct head-to-head contact is a common mode of transmission of head lice, but indirect transmission via fomites (such as brushes, combs, hair accessories, bedding, helmets, and headgear) is also ...

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