Head Lice are small insects
that lives on human hair and feed on blood from the scalp. Lice are a very
common problem, especially in school aged kids. They're very contagious, and
can sometimes tough to get rid of. Lice cannot
fly and move by crawling. It is most commonly
spread by person-to person contact, but can also be transmitted by clothing,
brushes, towels, and bedding.
The most common symptom of
head lice is itching. Lice eggs
hatch within 1 to 2 weeks after they're laid and mature to an adult in approximately
7 days. At this point an adult louse lays about 8 eggs a day. Head lice infest the hair of the head and neck and attach their
eggs to the base of the hair shaft.
Dogs,
cats, and other pets do not cause or spread lice.
Seek treatment if you believe you have head lice, as the reproduction cycle occurs every 2-3 weeks. Most times a combination of topical therapy along with sanitation measures helps to cure these pesky parasites.
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