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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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Do you have to have one female to start the process of laying the eggs?
No , when they do lay eggs by themselves the eggs hatch in about a week . The eggs hatch into about 5 babys. Which is usually girls and boys anyways.
Can you kill head lice with dandruff shampoo?
No. The active ingredient in Head & Shoulders shampoo is Zinc Pyrithione. This successfully kills fungus and bacteria and treats seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff) but not lice. Today, chemical treatments called pediculicides are used to treat lice including organochlorines, organophosphates, carbamates and pyrethrins. Some people confuse dandruff for lice eggs and therefore assume that Head & Shoulders shampoo treats lice when really it is just getting rid of dead skin flakes.
hair lice are creatures that get in your hair by your head being too near to another person who's head does have head lice. Warning: No matter how old or young, however long or short your hair is you can still catch head lice.
The lice sucks you blood from you head and that makes it itch. The best thing to do is to wash you hair daily and with shampoo and conditioner. There is some special lice shampoo too. I had head lice and its a pain in the butt.
I saw that head lice can live in your ears so can they live in your nose also?
Yes, head lice can live and lay eggs in your ears. Most doctors don't even seem to be aware of this. Bring it to your doctor's attention in order to be properly and fully treated in the head lice removal process.
What does it mean when the top of your head itches and you do not have head lice?
You might have head lice ask your mom or dad to check your head if you have bugs on your head you have lice go to the super market or the nearest drug store and ask for head louse shampoo. Also check on google or any othersite for head lice or head louse pictures
Can you get lice from sunglasses?
probably not. They would be seen too easily, and the only hiding spot they have is the little crook in the glasses. They would probably get squished there. If you are that worried, just submerge the glasses in really hot water, the dead lice would float to the top.
if your glasses have metal frames, spray the glasses cleaner on the lice. they just fall off and die.
How do you get rid of a head ake?
Before you get rid of your headake you need to find whats causing it. It may be dehydration to a cold in witch case you will need lots of rest and plenty to drink take the day off but going online or looking at screens will only make your head ake worse if you wake up try reading a book try not to do puzzles and crosswords as this can confuse the brain even more. It could also be that your going to sleep rather late and need an early night.
It depends if it is a spider if it has a abdomen eight legs it will be a spider but be careful some spiders can hurt you and have to go the hospital!!
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.
What is the correct name for a group of lice?
A group of lice is a flock. You may think that flock is just for birds, but it can be used for bugs too.
Were there lice in the trenches in world war 1?
Yes, there are lice everywhere there are lots of warm blooded animals in close proximity, humans are no exception.
Dose Anthony kiedis wash his hair?
im pretty sure he does because if he didn't for a long time he would eventually get head lice and get it so bad he would have to shave his hair and if u were a fan of RHCP you would know he has hair!
How do you clean a paddle hair brush?
To clean a hairbrush, first take the hair out of it using your fingers or the end of a long-handled comb. Then spray it with a soap and water mixture and dry with a towel.
How do you get rid of lice on a mattress or do they infest the bedding only?
Lysol disinfectant and a vacuum will treat your mattress. If you want to go to extremes, you could spray it down with bleach water and let it dry. Wash your linens in hot water and put pillows in dryer on high heat for 30 minutes. Make sure to vacuum carpets and treat with flea powder for carpets.
Yes, they can drown. The reason why they don't drown easily is because they form air bubbles on the side of their body, like an underwater air pocket, and they also know how to swim well. I've looked at them under the microscope, and actually if you get rid of their air bubble, they die instantly.
What do you put in your hair if you have lice?
Medicated shampoo designed just for getting rid of the nasty little buggers would be my first recommendation.
