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A person who has pediculosis is infested with?
Lice He is infected with lice. However, the lice which are found in humans are different from pets like dogs and cats. That's why if you want to treat human lice, you should not use products which are used in pets. You may gather more information about head lice by visiting http://headlicecenter.com/
Can you get head lice from birds?
Birds do not have head lice, however, they may have mites.
What would wee black things be in your hair?
They may be head lice. If you head is also itchy you should purchase some head lice treatment and treat yourself (and all members of your family).
Why is head lice dangerous?
Lice are not dangerous! They just make your head itch and may leave a rash...
Where can one find pictures of head lice?
There are a number of places where one can find pictures of head lice. The NHS website includes pictures as well as details on head lice. A number of head lice killing products may also have their picture on the packaging.
How soon after coming in contact with someone with lice does your head start itching?
This is what I can tell you from my expert experience. Your head may itch only after you have had head to head contact,or shared brushes, hats or combs with someone with head lice. This is how head lice is passed. They don't fly or jump but they do crawl Fast!! If your head itches and you have been in close contact with someone with lice you may need to call an expert. My Hair Helpers is trained to help detect head lice. Don't wait until you have a full infestation to call an expert!
Can you catch headlice if your over 50 years?
Parasites such as lice really do not know or care how old their host may be. There is no age limit. Possibly the only advantage that the elderly may have, in avoiding head lice, is that they often have less hair, and head lice need hair to live in. Bald people won't get head lice.
Can lice go through sheets?
This question is categorized under head lice. To answer that question, the answer is very likely no. Head lice are about the size of a sesame seed. Most sheets sold today are woven much more tightly than that to allow them to go through sheets. There is a SMALL chance head lice may transfer from one person to another if sharing a pillow or a fabric that has touched an infested person's head. The probability is minimal, but items such as sheets should be washed and dried at the highest possible temperature. I am not an expert on body lice or pubic lice, so I can only comment on head lice.
Does Clorox kill head lice?
You should never use Clorox on a person to kill head lice. If you are asking about laundering items and killing lice that may be attached to clothing, sheets, etc., the recommendation is to wash/dry them as hot as possible. Head lice are very sensitive to heat and will not be able to survive long periods in hot environments. Most recommendations are to achieve temperatures of 130F and above.
Can head lice get on pubic hair?
Pubic lice may fall on the carpet, but will die quickly when not in contact with a human host.
Why is permethrin the preferred treatment for head lice?
Permethrin is considered preferable for head lice because lindane is absorbed through the skin and may produce symptoms of neurotoxicity.
Do parrots have head lice?
No, but they may have fleas and other parasites.
