Head lice are most frequently located on the scalp behind the ears and near the neckline. Head lice hold on to the hair with claws that look like hooks at the end of each of their six legs. Head lice rarely show up on the body, eyelashes or eyebrows.
The first sign you have head lice may be a tickling feeling or something moving in the hair. Itching can be caused by an allergic reaction to the bites or just scratching at the tickling. Sores may be found because of scratching, which can sometimes become infected. Looking closely through the hair and scalp for nits, nymphs, or adults is the next step. The nymphs and adults may be hard to find because there are usually a small amount of them and they move very quickly. Finding nits close to the scalp will confirm a head lice infestation. If the nits are more than 1/4 inch from the scalp, most likely it is an old infestation. The smartest thing to do is prevent head lice and you won't have to worry about treating them.
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