Head Lice: A Real Bugaboo (Body Fact #11)

The school is back in session. And with school comes head lice. At one time or another, it is likely that you and your children to cross these annoying little pests. If this happens, here's a short article to share with children. "Lice are tiny bugs that live in the hair. You do not jump or fly, but have special scissors that crawl and cling to hair. The good news is that just like human hair, so you do not have to talk about your dog or cat, which is scary. Having lice does not mean your hair washed or not enough that your body is not clean. It spread rapidly from person to person when people touch their heads together, or sharing personal items such as combs, hats, football helmets, pillows and even sleeping bags. Tell your mom and dad or the school nurse if you move something in the hair if the scalp is itchy, or if other children know head lice. Your parents or the nurse can recognize with a search for lice eggs () called nits. Nits are tiny yellow, tan or brown spots, together with your hair. They resemble dandruff, but can not be combed out. If you have head lice, do not worry! There are many medicated shampoos, creams and lotions from the pharmacy, they will kill. They will help their parents need the application of medicine. Watch carefully follow the instructions to get rid of the lice and prevent recurrence. "