Many parents have a lot of questions and doubts when head lice appear: Why do head lice appear? How to differentiate head lice from dandruff? What treatment is best? How should the family act? So today in NOSA, we answer these questions and many more from Sonia Fina, specialist in pediculosis and director of the ProuPolls Lice Elimination Centreanswers the most frequently asked questions about head lice.
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Where do lice come from?
Head lice come neither from the air nor from the ground, but from another head. They are spread by direct contact with infested hair, regardless of social status, age or personal hygiene.
How do we know if our child has head lice?
The most common symptom is persistent itching of the scalp, especially at the nape of the neck and behind the ears. We can also observe the presence of nits stuck tightly to the hair or lice using a nit comb.
Why does our head itch when we have head lice?
This itching is caused by an allergic reaction to the louse's saliva when the louse bites us to feed (about six times a day).
How are nits different from dandruff?
Although at first glance they may look confusing, nits are tightly attached to the hair and are impossible to remove on their own, unlike dandruff, which can be shaken off by simply shaking the hair.
Do lice jump from one head to another?
Lice do not fly or jump but move very easily from one infested head to another, as they are very skilful and quick at moving through the hair.
How are head lice transmitted?
The most common cause The most common method is direct head-to-head contact, but it should not be forgotten that using other children's infested objects or clothing, such as hair accessories, hats, scarves, towels, pillows, can also be a source of contagion.
If my child has head lice, should the rest of the family be treated for head lice?
If we detect that our child has head lice, it is advisable for the rest of the family members to check thoroughly, with the help of a comb lendreraThe hair and thus be able to stop possible infestations in time.
Should the child be kept out of school as long as he/she has head lice?
When a case of head lice is detected, it is advisable for the school to inform the parents of the affected child immediately so that they can take appropriate measures to eliminate any lice and nits their child may have quickly.
Why do lice come back?
One of the causes may be a bad application of the product used, or a re-infection as it is only necessary to have direct contact with other infested hair. It is very important to carry out checks several times a week with a comb or comb lendrera. apply lotions preventive to prevent future infestations.
Should we cut our hair in case of head lice?
Cutting the hair does not affect the chances of contagion, but it will help to make it easier to comb through the hair with a nit comb or to manually remove the nits attached to the hair. It is very important to keep in mind that the length of the hair should always be long enough to be able to wear it neatly tied back.
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