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head lice symptoms not to ignore

Lice Symptoms You Don’t Want to Ignore

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Lice are tiny parasites that feed on human blood. They prefer to live near the scalp where they can stay warm, hidden and well-fed. Most people know that head scratching is a possible sign of lice, but there other symptoms to look for, too. After all, an itchy head can…

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Is There a Way to Prevent Head Lice?

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Parents fear head lice because these pests are difficult to get rid of and can spread to others in the household. Lice are most commonly spread from head-to-head contact, which is why they are most common at school, daycare and summer camp. However, a live louse can jump onto a…

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Tips for Cleaning Your Home after Discovering Head Lice

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Once a case of the head lice is confirmed in your household, the next step is to have all family members checked for lice. This way, you can determine who needs treatment. Lice are resistant to most over-the-counter products, so start with a professional treatment to save money and headache….

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hair types that head lice like best

4 Hair Types that Head Lice Like Best

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Lice aren’t really all that picky. As long as you have hair on your head, it’s possible to get head lice. It’s not the hair that lice are after, however. Instead, they need to get to the scalp where they can nourish themselves with blood. In the end, they don’t…

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Head Lice and the Elderly

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  When most people think of head lice they mistakenly believe that the parasites affect children only with some unlucky young adults also being their victims. Well, even though these are the main two groups that are victimized by head lice, they are not the only groups to be affected…

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