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  1. Head louse
    Head louseHuman ectoparasite
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  2. Head lice infestation - Symptoms

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    Contact your provider if experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms.

    The symptoms of head lice infestation include:

    • Itching due to allergic reaction to the lice bites
    • A tickling sensation of something moving in the hair
    • Head sores as a result of scratching
    • Irritability

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    Causes

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    • There are a number of ways one can get head lice and these include:
    • Head to Head contact with the infested person
    • Sharing personal items like combs, brushes, or towels with the infested person
    • Wearing clothes infested with lice, which includes hats, scarves and hair ribbons
    • Using clothing or beddings that have recently been in contact with a person with lice

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    Prevention

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    • Avoid contact with the infested person
    • Avoid sharing personal hair items like combs, ribbons and brushes
    • Regular examination for early diagnosis and prompt treatment
    • Keeping long hair tidy
    • Soaking clothes, towels, bedding, combs, and brushes which came in contact with the infested person in hot water (60 degrees Celsius).

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    Complications

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    Infection of the bite sites

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    Treatment

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    Treatment aims at complete removal of the parasite from the hair and the surroundings.

    Medication

    Topical drugs: Applied on the hair to kill the lice.

    Ivermectin . Malathion . Permethrin . Lindane

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    How do you know if your child has lice?
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  1. Common signs and symptoms of head lice may include:

    • Itching. The most common symptom of head lice is itching on the scalp, neck and ears. This is an allergic reaction to louse bites. ...
    • Lice on scalp. You may be able to see the lice, but they're often hard to spot because they're small, avoid light and move quickly.
    • Lice eggs (nits) on hair shafts. ...
    • Sores on the scalp, neck and shoulders. ...

    Head lice - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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    How do you know if you have head lice?
    Common signs and symptoms of head lice may include: Itching. The most common symptom of head lice is itching on the scalp, neck and ears. This is an allergic reaction to louse bites. When a person has head lice for the first time, itching may not occur for 4 to 6 weeks. Lice on scalp.

    Head lice - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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    What is the treatment for head lice?

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    Doctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 1 years of exp

    Treatment of head lice consists of taking antiparasitic shampoo and tablets. Home remedies may include wet combing and manual picking of the lice.
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    How do you know if your child has lice?
    Check the crown of the head, around the bangs, ears, and neck. While itching is the most well-known and common head lice symptom, other signs can indicate you or your child has lice. These include: You can have head lice and not have an itchy head. It can sometimes take a few weeks after having lice for the itching to start.

    Head Lice: Their Life Cycle, Their Treatment, and Prevention

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    Do head lice itch?
    An itchy scalp is the most obvious symptom of head lice, but that alone does not mean you have head lice. Other more common things such as dandruff and eczema also can make the scalp itch. You also can have head lice and not itch. It sometimes takes a few weeks after the lice arrive for the scalp to start itching.

    Head lice: Signs and symptoms - American Academy of Dermatology

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  3. Mayo Clinic
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    Head lice - Symptoms & causes | Mayo Clinic

     
  4. Verywell Health
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    How Can You Tell if You Have Head Lice? | Verywell …

    WEBJul 7, 2023 · Head lice symptoms include an extremely itchy scalp, crawling or tickling sensations, and red bumps on the scalp and neck. The intense itching from lice can also cause irritability and make sleeping difficult. …

  5. Cleveland Clinic
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    Head Lice Signs, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

    WEBSymptoms of head lice can create disturbances in your sleep pattern and cause excessive itching and discomfort. Treat head lice at the first sign with over-the-counter medicated shampoo, lotion or cream and follow the …

  6. Head lice infestation

    Also known as: pediculosis capitis
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    Symptoms
    Contact your provider if experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms.

    The symptoms of head lice infestation include:

    • Itching due to allergic reaction to the lice bites
    • A tickling sensation of something moving in the hair
    • Head sores as a result of scratching
    • Irritability

    Causes

    • There are a number of ways one can get head lice and these include:
    • Head to Head contact with the infested person
    • Sharing personal items like combs, brushes, or towels with the infested person
    • Wearing clothes infested with lice, which includes hats, scarves and hair ribbons
    • Using clothing or beddings that have recently been in contact with a person with lice

    Prevention

    • Avoid contact with the infested person
    • Avoid sharing personal hair items like combs, ribbons and brushes
    • Regular examination for early diagnosis and prompt treatment
    • Keeping long hair tidy
    • Soaking clothes, towels, bedding, combs, and brushes which came in contact with the infested person in hot water (60 degrees Celsius).

    Complications

    Infection of the bite sites

    Source: Focus Medica . For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. Learn more
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    7 Common Lice Symptoms: Do You Have Lice?

    WEBMay 31, 2023 · Itchiness. The most common symptom of any type of lice is itching. Lice bites cause an allergic reaction that causes this itchy feeling. However, you may not feel itchy right away, especially...