Head Lice

Head lice commonly affect children but adults can also have lice.

Head lice. Head lice infest the head and neck and attach their eggs to the base of the hair shaft. Adult lice are about the size of sesame seeds. Head lice spread quickly from person to person especially in group settings like schools childcare centers slumber parties sports activities and camps.

Head lice are parasites that are found on human heads. The eggs called nits are even smaller - about the size of a dandruff flake. This makes it hard to.

An infestation of head lice most often affects children and usually results from the direct transfer of lice from the hair of one person to the hair of another. Head lice are tiny wingless insects about the size of a sesame seed that live in the hair of humans and animals where they feed on blood by biting the skin. They do not fly or jump but they can move very fast.

Head lice can spread very easily so be careful. Watch this video for dermatologists tips to check for and treat lice. Head lice go through these stages.

Lice and nits are found on or near the scalp most often at the neckline and behind the ears. Head lice infestation is a common problem throughout the world in all socioeconomic groups. Therefore its important to know how to check.

Head lice can cause an itchy scalp but so can other skin conditions such as dandruff eczema or even allergies to shampoo and other hair products. They cannot hop or fly. The word lice is plural for louse.