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Does everyone has nits?
All those who have lice infestation - Pediculosis - in their hair have nits (eggs of lice).
How is a diagnosis of lice infestation confirmed?
Lice infestation is confirmed by finding live lice or their eggs (nits) in the hair. This can be done by visually inspecting the hair and scalp. Sometimes a healthcare provider may use a fine-tooth comb to help identify lice.
What is the term meaning an infestation of body lice is?
Pediculosis this is an infestation of lice whether it be body lice, pubic lice or head lice.
How long should it take to comb through hair with head lice infestation?
too long
Does blow drying hair make lice itch more?
Heat makes most things itch more, including lice infestation.
Can you carry out a hair service if a client has head lice?
No, it is not safe or sanitary to perform a hair service on a client with head lice. The client should be referred to a specialist for proper treatment and once the head lice infestation is fully resolved, then a hair service can be carried out.
What is infection and infestation in hairdressing?
Infestation is where a client either gets head lice or itch mites and when a client gets either of these a hairdresser would not be able to do there hair.
Can you get lice from a string hair wrap?
Yes, it is possible to get lice from a string hair wrap if it comes into contact with someone who has lice. Lice can transfer through direct head-to-head contact or by sharing personal items like hair accessories. If the string hair wrap has been used by someone infested with lice, it may harbor the parasites and lead to an infestation. To minimize the risk, it's best to avoid sharing hair accessories and to regularly inspect hair for lice.
What is infestation of body lice?
Body lice infestation, also known as pediculosis, occurs when small parasitic insects called body lice infest the body and clothing of a person. These lice feed on human blood and can cause intense itching, red bumps, and skin irritation. Treatment typically involves washing affected clothing and bedding, as well as using medicated lotions or shampoos to kill the lice.
How is a lice infestation treated in alternative medicine?
Most treatments apply to all types of lice infestation and, particularly with head lice, treatments are an area of great controversy.
Are pubic lice an infection?
Public lice are an infestation (of insects), not an infection.
What attracts lice?
They are attracted to clean hair. When they "glue" the egg to the hair, it sticks much easier to clean, soft hair.
