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Do men get head lice?
As long as they have hair, men can get head lice. Head lice have the ability to appear on anyone who has hair, whether it be a child, man, or woman. If you do get lice, purchase "Lice Hero" to get rid of them. You will need to use the shampoo and then comb out the lice eggs to prevent more from hatching.
How long are you contageous once treated for lice?
If you have head lice, you need to get treated as soon as possible. Once you are treated and you don't see anymore lice, you are no longer contagious.
Why doesn't rid or nix work on head lice?
This only loosens the lice you need a special comb to remove them
Are head lice and hair lice the same thing?
Not exactly. Lice only like extra clean heads, while fleas aren't as picky as to hygiene and part of body. They are both parasites.
Can adults get head lice?
Anyone who has hair on their head can get head lice. It sounds like a funny way of saying things, but head lice only survive on our heads and need hair to grasp onto in addition to sucking blood from the skin of our scalps. So, anyone who comes in contact with another person who has head lice can conceivably get them.
Does herbal essences shampoo kill lice?
No. Shampoo does not kill lice. Lice and their eggs (nits) need to be manually removed and you need to use some kind of insecticide to actually kill the lice and nits.Go tohttp://www.head-lice-treatment-information.comfor pictures and an understanding of the life cycle of head lice.They also can direct you to a safe non toxic head lice treatment that is actually a natural insecticide that is bad for lice but safe for humans.
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.
If you shaved your head bald because you had head lice Are you finally rid of head lice?
Yes, this helps because lice/ nits need a warm, sheltered environment that cannot be sustained without hair. Lice/ nits can only live in oxygen/ carbon dioxide - as the lice breathe an air that is close to your scalp - for 24 hours. you still should use med. shampoo
Why do it feels like something is crauling in your head?
There just might be something crawling in your hair if you meant hair. Lice can crawl on the hair and be on the scalp to make you feel like scratching the head. See a doctor to confirm if lice is the problem or something else.
Does itching help kill head lice?
No. The itching is the by product of the lice. You need to go to the drug store and by a shampoo just for killing lice. You will have to use it several times before you get them all.
What conditions have similar symptoms to those of lice infestation?
The doctor will need to distinguish between head lice and dandruff; between body lice and scabies (a disease caused by skin mites); and between pubic lice and eczema.
