Dandruff and head lice are two common conditions from which many people suffer. Although they are similar in some respects, lice and dandruff have different causes and require completely different treatment. In this article, we’re going to compare and contrast lice versus dandruff. Once you know which one you have, you’ll know how to treat …
Head lice have an annoying habit of coming back, even after you think you’ve wiped them out. But recurrent lice infestations can be prevented, by simply using a louse comb. Combing lice and nits is the most crucial step in your battle against these persistent parasites. According to some research carried out by the British …
Head lice are unfortunately a fact of life, especially if you have kids at school. These irritating parasites are passed between people via direct head-to-head contact or from combs, brushes, and other items that carry louse eggs (nits). One effective and easy method of treating lice is to use a good-quality lice shampoo. Unlike some …
During a lice outbreak, many people who don’t want to use strong pesticide shampoos on their children’s’ heads turn to “proven” home remedies. One such home remedy is rubbing alcohol. So, will rubbing alcohol kill lice or is this just another old wives’ tale? In this article, we’ll examine and dispel the myth around the …
In the US alone, it’s estimated that up to 12 million children aged between three and 11 get head lice. Adults get lice too, usually after contact with their kids! You may have heard that using hair dye can kill head lice. But is this an urban myth or a fact? And, if it’s true, …
When there’s an epidemic of head lice at your child’s school, you may feel a little itchy. But is that just a psychological reaction or could you have picked up a few unwanted passengers through contact with your kids? So, how do you tell if you have lice? Read on to find out. What are …
Head lice are commonly seen in kids between the ages of three and 12. It’s no coincidence that lice infestation occurs in school-age children. Kids, especially young ones, tend to come into close contact with each other during play, allowing lice to spread like an epidemic, often throughout the whole school. The story that lice …
Head lice are every parent’s nightmare. And in the U.S., it’s reckoned that around 12 million preschoolers and kids up to 11 years of age suffer from attack by these biting, insect parasites. It’s not only kids that get head lice. Often, close contact with children sees lice migrating to parents and caregivers too. Although …
There are many urban myths surrounding head lice, including that you can catch head lice from your bedding or even from your pets. In this article, we’ll debunk some of those common misconceptions about head lice. And we’ll answer the often-asked question, “How long do lice live without a host?” What are head lice? Head …
If you have kids, there’s a good chance they’ve brought head lice home from school at least once. Lice are spread by head-to-head contact. That’s why kids who play together are usually to blame for causing a lice epidemic that quickly spreads right around their school. The most effective and safest way of eradicating head …