Treating Lice In Long Thick Hair
Lice in long thick hair can be a nightmare even for the most mild-tempered parent. These little buggers are hard to get rid of and can end up being a huge problem if you are not careful. This article will discuss how to get rid of lice in long thick hair.
It is common to find lice in long thick hair. Lice can affect anyone and especially young children with long hair. Lice are highly contagious and in most cases, lice are extremely difficult to treat. Lice are a very common problem, especially in children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 6 million to 12 million infestations occur each year. Some studies show that a number of factors lead to a higher number of head lice in girls than in boys, including the fact that girls tend to sit closer together during group activities, putting them at higher risk.
What Is Lice?
Lice are small, wingless insects that live on the scalp and lay their eggs on the hair shaft. They are small, brown, and can be difficult to see. They live in your hair and spread by crawling from one person to another. Lice are parasites that feed on the blood of a host. They usually live on the hair of the head. Lice can live for several days off of the host.
What Are The Different Types Of Lice?
Lice are found worldwide, but it’s more common in children. The head louse is the most common and gives people the most trouble. These are the only lice that can live on humans. A head louse is usually the size of a sesame seed. These lice lay their eggs (called nits) close to the scalp, which is where they live. Nits are tiny, oval-shaped, and cemented to the hair shaft near the scalp. A nit does not hatch until it is close to the scalp.
- Dead lice
These are lice that have been killed by over-the-counter lice treatments. They are white in color and have a sticky substance on their body. — White dandruff-like flakes — these are dead lice bodies.
- Nits
These are eggs that are attached to the hair shaft. They are very small (about the size of a sesame seed) and are yellow-white.
- Live Lice
lice are very small (1/8 inch or less) and are tan or brown in color.Unfortunately, lice are easily spread from person to person through hair-to-hair contact or contact with personal items. You might see lice, nits (eggs), or live lice in your hair.
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