Whats the difference between head lice & nits?
Head lice are the adult insects, nits are their eggs. How are head lice spread? Head lice are wingless & have extremely short legs, making them unable to fly, jump or swim, but they can crawl very quickly from head to head. Head lice are spread with head to head contact, for example when hugging or playing closely. Transmission may also occur via indirect contact such as sharing a hairbrush or hat. What are the signs of head lice? Many people with head lice have no symptoms at all. But common symptoms include; • Itchiness • You may see either head lice or nits in the hair. Many cases of head lice are discovered when lice or lice eggs (nits) are observed. How do I check for head lice? As has already been stated, head lice can move very fast. To check for head lice, do the following; • Get under good light. • Part hair in sections & apply conditioner to dry hair. This stuns the hair lice & makes it difficult for them to run around. • Comb each section with a head lice comb in each sectio
