Why Do Head Lice Make You Itch?

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People are infested with lice, which are tiny insects that live on their scalps. They are brown or black, and their eggs are white. Lice feed on human blood, laying eggs on the hair shafts near the scalp. When the lice hatch, they crawl down to the scalp and start to feed. It is what […]

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How To Protect Your Family From Head Lice

Lice are tiny insects that live on human scalps and feed on human blood. They are a common problem in children and can be spread easily from one person to another. Lice are small insects that live on the scalps of humans. They are a nuisance and can be hard to get rid of. If […]

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Why Shaving Your Head Won’t Work to Get Rid of Head Lice

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Why Shaving Your Head Won’t Get Rid of Head Lice Lice are tiny insects that live on the scalp and lay eggs. They are a nuisance, but they are not dangerous. Many people believe that shaving their head will get rid of lice, but this is not true. Lice can survive without a host for […]

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Talking To Other Parents About Head Lice

Head lice is always an uncomfortable topic to discuss, especially amongst adults. When it comes to neighborhood gatherings, PTA meetings, or lunch with the girls, the last thing anyone wants is to bring up uncomfortable topics. Head lice is one of those topics though that seems to wedge its way into conversation at the most […]

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Cleaning Your Childs Bedroom After Head Lice

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When you find out someone if your household has head lice it can be an overwhelming experience. Not only do you have to figure out how to treat the infestation but clean up after it. Knowing your children have had head lice can cause a whole new variety of concerns when it comes to cleaning […]

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Can African Americans Get Head Lice

Can African Americans Get Head Lice?   It has long been a myth that African Americans and those with similar hair textures can not get head lice. Unfortunately, this isn’t true. Those with natural hair can still get head lice the same as any other hair type. Let’s talk more about how African Americans can […]

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Does Peppermint Oil Kill or Prevent Lice?

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In most homes where lice have dominated, people want to know what can kill or prevent the lice from infesting their area. Unfortunately, killing lice can be challenging despite employing chemical and mechanical technologies. However, Peppermint oil can be a great deal in preventing a lice infestation. Can Peppermint Oil Prevent Lice? Peppermint oil is […]

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Do Hair Straighteners Kill Lice?

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There are lots of ideas on the internet on how to get rid of head lice at home. From mayonnaise hair masks to kerosene shampoo most of them don’t live up to the hype. We know that heat can be used to treat head lice but can you use a hair straightener to kill lice? […]

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Don’t Waste Your Pot of Gold on DIY Lice Treatments

Don’t Waste Your Pot of Gold on DIY Lice Treatments   It’s the time of year for leprechauns, rainbows, and pots of gold! We’re all excited to hunt for our pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but make sure you spend it wisely. Don’t waste your pot of gold on head lice […]

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What Happens When You Leave Lice Untreated?

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Most of us can’t imagine having lice any longer than it takes to treat, but we’ve all heard horror stories about untreated head lice. Leaving head lice untreated can have some serious consequences.    Untreated Head Lice Health Implications Not treating head lice promptly can have many side effects beyond the itching. Lice survive by […]

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