Do Your Head Lice Homework

by | Apr 8, 2019 | Lice Treatments | 0 comments

Is your child showing symptoms of head lice? Are you feeling overwhelmed about what this could mean? Feelings of confusion, worry, and plain panic might start to set in!  

Here’s a quick lifeline for parents of head lice sufferers: Learn whatever you can about head lice. This a great place to start recovery.

 

Remind Me, What are Head Lice?

Head lice are a human parasite that feeds off of blood several times a day. They survive from the warmth of the scalp as well. They are the size of a small sesame seed and lay eggs all over the scalp.

Let’s look at what the experts say. The Centers for Disease Control lets us know that up to 12 million children between the ages of 3-10 will acquire head lice in the United States this year. That’s a lot of children! No wonder this is a common problem.   

Here is what the CDC says about what parents should understand,  “Head lice move by crawling; they cannot hop or fly. Head lice are spread by direct contact with the hair of an infested person. Anyone who comes in head-to-head contact with someone who already has head lice is at greatest risk. Spread by contact with clothing (such as hats, scarves, coats) or other personal items (such as combs, brushes, or towels) used by an infested person is uncommon. Personal hygiene or cleanliness in the home or school has nothing to do with getting head lice.”

 

Can Head Lice Make My Child Sick?

Although the thought of blood-sucking parasites is extremely gross, rest assured that they do not transfer harmful diseases. The biggest worry you have is the stress, anxiety, and trouble they will cause to get rid of. They are also highly contagious. Make sure that you start resolving the problem ASAP to prevent a further outbreak in your home or community.

Itching, painful irritation, and open sores on the head are all effects of a head lice outbreak. Sleeplessness can occur as they are more nocturnal and can leave your head feeling tingly and itchy at night as you are trying to rest. If your child is showing signs of infection on their scalp from open scabs or excessive itching they could possibly also need medication from a doctor.

Most often, the worst thing that head lice inflict is stress and worry as you fight to get rid of them.

Here Are a Few Tips to Remember for Recovery

-Newly developed “super lice” show strong immunities to over the counter products. The result has been a greatly increased number in head lice outbreaks throughout the United States.

-Parents are learning the hard way that natural remedies and store-bought shampoos simply will not work any longer. Don’t be caught in an endless cycle of head lice!

Many parents testify that after weeks or months of attempting to remove head lice with nitpicking combs, over the counter shampoos, or natural remedies they have turned to Lice Clinics of Texas, extremely confused and at their wit’s end. Following the advice of our knowledgeable staff, they have eliminated the problem once and for all!

-Call our staff today at Lice Clinics of Texas to learn more!