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Head Lice

Questions about the wingless parasites that carry diseases and that infest hair. This is a problem that everyone deals with in their life. Here you can find out why we get them and how to get rid of them.

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What happens when you get lice?

If you get head lice your head starts itching but they are not dangerous at all but they may cause head sores

Ive had lice for 6 monthsi have tried shampoos conditioner listerine nit combs and mayo i have tried going to the doctors they couldn't help any ideas on what i can do?

Have you washed everything, linen, clothes, sunned out pillows, and mattress if you can get it out, etc, etc? Because those little suckers can live in there until you get back into bed again. You have to hot wash E V E R Y T H I N G you came into contact with cause it's sounds like your just recontaminating yourself.

Either that, or someone you know has it and keeps giving it back to you. :D

Is alcohol the best way to get rid of head lice you have tried lice shampoo and they keep coming back?

No chances are you are getting re-infested from something/someone/somewhere, not the lice surviving in your hair. Lice can survive 36 hours without human contact, make sure everything washable is thrown in the dryer on high heat and everything else bagged and frozen in the freezer, or just sealed in a bag for 2 weeks. This includes your car, couch's and helmets.

Can you work in the food service industry with head lice?

No. Fortunately, curing that is a pretty simple and quick process.

How can you get rid of head lice in under a week?

I recommend washing your hair more often,combing your hair everyday,and for more safety,cut your hair.

Are baby lice eggs brown?

They're white and they'll be really close to your scalp, attached to strands of hair. They're also hard to pull off the hair strand.

If you have eggs will hairdressers still cut your hair?

If you're talking about lice eggs (otherwise known as "nits"), more than likely not. Your best bet would be to douse your hair with olive oil (smothers the eggs and any lice left on your head) to make it easier to pull the eggs off of your strands. Fluorescent lights are you best friend in finding hidden eggs too, always dip your delousing comb in rubbing alcohol to help kill everything.

Are there any cases of prenatal lice?

No. No way for lice to enter the amniotic sac, and if they did, they would drown. An unborn baby is surrounded by liquid.

How do you get rind of nits?

You could go out to the shops and buy some nits hair care which you have leave in your hair for so long.

Or if you want to get werid, do what the Egyptions did and shave all you hair off.

Does anybody live on spurn head?

yes there are people living on spurn all lifeboat men

Why does head hair grow long but body hair stops?

We don't really know for certain, but there are a few likely theories.

One is that early humans evolved to have reduced body hair due to parasites similar to lice. This is further supported by the idea that after losing hair, they were exposed to the cold and sun and had to invent clothing from the hides of other animals. As no other animal does this and it's no simple matter, this neccecity is thought to be one of the driving factors behind human intelligence.

Another speculates that s we're one of the few primeapes comfortable swimming, early humans lived near a coast or lake. Having apelike hair on the body proves a disadvantage in the water but on the head it doesn't matter so much (as these people dog paddled, head above the water until they found something worth diving for).

The theory that humans evolved around the african savannahs suggests that body hair is decreased to allow us to dissapate heat faster and that head hair performs a similar function to a hat, protecting the head from direct sunlight. Support for this one can be seen in primitive hunting methods. Early humans would simply chase after their prey until it was exhausted to the point of overheating or suffering a heart attack. While slower than most animals humans can keep up moderate pace for a relatively long time.

It's most likely a combination of many factors, the first and third given here for instance tie into eachother well.

It is coded in our DNA, the original answer is right about that. But every physical trait, excepting those caused by injury is coded in our DNA. DNA stores the information, and mutates to cause random variations, but it is not the reason a given variation becomes widspread or not.

How long should you wait to comb your hair after washing it?

You can comb your hair as you dry it. There are blow dryers with brushes and combs that attach to them. So, to answer your question no time.

What is Bioroot Anti Hairloss Therapy?

I dont know much about Bio root Anti Hairloss Theraphy..however if you are looking for a Trichologist in mumbai ...who can help sort out your Hair Loss Problems and Hair Transplant as well..Dr Rekha Yadav is very good, i think her clinic is by the name Revital Trichology and is at Bandra that is western suburbs, i had some very good experience so can tell confidently, cause before approaching I always thought nothing works.. ;)

Can horse lice live in old hay?

certainly - if you do have mouldy hay throw it out straight away because there may be lice in the hay, which could be harmfull, for your horse.

Will using hair spray kill head lice?

Sure, if you hold a match in the spray and use it as a flamethrower--there's a distinct down side to that strategy, though. You can also comb out the little buggers and smash them with the can. Hairspray will not kill head lice. You would have to use enormous amounts to drown or encapsulate them, and even then, their eggs will survive. Lice shampoo is relatively inexpensive and much more effective.

Is it recommended to go to a home that has been treated from head lice?

If all the lice is gone then yes. Just don't shair hair stuff and putting on hairspray prevents from getting lice.

Do lices have antennae?

Yes, but they have very small ones.

How to get rid of lice jfjh?

You need to use a special shampoo made to kill lice- you can get it in any drug store. You will also need to wash any hats in it. Combs and brushes will also need to be cleaned. The shampoo kills adult lice, but not their eggs- which will hatch and start all over again. They look like small white dots stuck to hairs. There is a VERY fine toothed comb (same drug store) that can be used to remove the eggs. READ the label on the shampoo (RID is one popular brand in the US) and follow the directions.

Can a hairdresser get head lice from a client?

yes hairdressers can get head lice.

however, it does depends on how close your hairdresser gets close to you!

i had nits and i went to the hairdressers and they didn't say anything, but some hair salons will say something! it is better to be safe than sorry :) i use cooking oil.

Good luck :)

Can you squish head lice?

It is very hard to do and can require mass weight. Their flatness helps escape 'squishing' and exoskeleton. Try either:

  • cutting off end of bug (in half)
  • holding on flat surface and rotating pressure
  • beating with pressure until squished

How big are hed lice?

Adults are no bigger then a sesame seed.

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.