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Head lice, or pediculosis capitis, is caused by an infestation of head lice, peduculis humanus capitis. It is spread by direct head to head contact with an infected person. Transmission by bedding, clothing, or headgear is possible, though less common.
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How was head lice formed?
head lice was formed by other people if you link head together and if you do not wash your hair daily other wise you get dandruff
Can you see head lice?
Usually not. You can see their eggs though. These are called nits - from which comes the expression nit-picking!
Which home ingredients you use to get rid of head in lice in less than i week?
you can use rubbing alcohol, olive oil, listerine, mayonaise. or if you want a faster remedy even try flat ironing your hair close to the scalp. this will kill lice eggs and live lice.. proven! ive done this myself.. kill them faster that way and try not to waste your time by just skimming the top layers.. try and go by parting the hair into sections and going as close to the scalp as possible.. the result is fried lice and a happy you! :)
How big can lice get?
Lice can get to be as big as an ant or as small as a flake of skin...(so very small)
What could a nickel-sized lump on the mid-right side of the neck be that causes limited head movement to the right?
You need to go to a doctor.
What organism causes infestations of body lice?
Infestations of body lice are caused by Pediculosis humanus corporis, an organism that is similar in size to head lice.
How do catch hair lice?
You get head lice by putting your head by someone who already has head lice
Do dogs get head lice?
No, dogs do not get head lice. Head lice are specific to humans and cannot be transmitted to dogs.
Can pets get head lice?
No, pets cannot get head lice. Head lice are specific to humans and do not infest animals.
What is the plural of head lice?
Head lice is actually already the plural form. The singular is head louse.
Can you get head lice from chips?
No. You cant get head lice from chips.
Can a hamster get head lice?
No only humans get Head Lice
Can hamsters get head lice from a human?
If Hamsters somehow happen to get Head Lice the Lice will not live
Can dogs get head lice?
No, dogs cannot get head lice. Head lice are specific to humans and do not infest animals like dogs.
Will beer kill head lice?
no, beer can not kill head lice
Can head lice hop?
Yes Head Lice Dose Hop
Can african-americans get head lice?
Anyone with hair on their head can get head lice. Bald people can't get head lice, so for a long time the cure was to shave your head. But now you can buy special shampoo that kills lice.
