Adult case of lice
In this scalp infested with head lice, there are 2 scabs from scratching and a few lice eggs (nits) glued to the hair shaft are seen Nits are the egg cases of lice.
Head lice infestations: A clinical update
While kids tend to get head lice more often, adult hair can most kids are more likely to get lice than their parents, it's not always the case that.
Description:Use an over-the-counter medication for head lice exactly as directed. Once the diagnosis of head lice has been confirmed, the doctor may recommend one or more of the following treatments in addition to the self-care measures outlined above: Teachers, moms, dads, daycare providers This requires the use of a special lice comb with extra fine teeth. In the United States, African Americans are less commonly affected because the shape of the louse claw is better suited to grabbing onto the hairs of those who are white or Asian. Signs and symptoms[ edit ] Adult male left and female right head lice Head lice are generally uncomfortable, but typically do not constitute a serious condition. You might develop sores or red, raised bumps on your scalp from scratching your head without realizing why you are itchy at first.
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