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Lice can infest a person's hair and scalp by crawling from one person to another through close contact, such as sharing hats or brushes. They feed on blood from the scalp and lay eggs, or nits, which attach to the hair shafts. This can cause itching and discomfort for the person infested.

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Where does lice start at on a black male?

Lice can infest any hair type or color, including black hair in males. Lice typically start by attaching their eggs (nits) to the hair shaft close to the scalp, where they are kept warm by body heat. Regularly checking for lice and nits near the scalp can help with early detection and treatment.


How does ick start and what are the common symptoms associated with it?

Lice start when tiny insects called lice infest the hair and scalp. Common symptoms include itching, red bumps on the scalp, and the presence of small white eggs (nits) attached to the hair shafts.


Where do nits come from and can you catch them from animals or hairs of animals?

Nits are the eggs of head lice and are typically found attached to human hair close to the scalp. They cannot be caught from animals or animal hair, as head lice are specific to humans and do not infest pets or other animals.


Can black ppl get hair lice?

Yes, anyone can get hair lice regardless of hair color or texture. Lice are equal opportunity parasites that can infest any hair type.


Can head lice live on dyed hair?

Head lice can live on any color or length of hair....they don't like color treated hair but they will infest it.


What do lice bugs feed on?

Lice live off the hair, the skin and blood from your scalp


Do slugs carry head lice because at school today one of the girls there got a slug on her head?

No, slugs do not carry head lice. Head lice are parasites that infest the human scalp and hair, while slugs are a type of mollusk found in outdoor environments. It is unlikely that a slug would transmit head lice to a person.


If you put bleach on your hair and scalp will it kill lice?

Probably.


What is the symbiosis for lice living on a scalp?

There really are no symbols that you have lice, but what you can do is look through your hair and if you find eggs then you probably have lice.


What does vinegar do to your scalp after it has killed all the lice in my hair?

First... vinegar does not kill lice. Use a proper lice shampoo.


How can lice occur?

Lice are tiny insects that can infest the hair and scalp of humans. They spread through direct contact with an infested person or by sharing personal items like combs, hats, or towels. Lice infestations are common, especially among schoolchildren.


Do lice go into eyes?

No, lice do not typically infest the eyes. They are more commonly found in the hair on the scalp, especially near the neck and behind the ears. If lice were to come into contact with the eyes, it could cause irritation and discomfort but they do not inhabit the eye itself.