There are many different cures for an itchy head. One of the most common cures for an itchy head is proper treatment of head lice. Psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis are also conditions that can cause an itchy head or scalp. [More...]
Itchy scalp can be caused by a number of conditions including dermatitis, psoriasis, and head lice. If caused by a head lice infestation, the proper treatment can serve as an effective cure for itchy scalp. [More...]
There are currently many products on the market that claim they can cure lice infestation. There are also a lot of myths surrounding effective and alternative head lice treatments. [More...]
Essential oils are concentrated aromatic hydrophobic compounds of extracts from plants. Used especially in perfumes, food flavorings and aromatherapy [More...]
The essential oil derived from the Eucalyptus plant. [More...]
Lice found in hair on the head are usually head lice, Pediculus humanus capitis. Lice found in hair on other parts of the human body may be body lice or pubic lice. [More...]
Head lice are parasitic insects that cause itchy scalp in humans. Predominately found in children aged 3-11, head lice are notorious for rapidly spreading from host to host. [More...]
A head lice comb, also called a nit comb, is used to remove the eggs or nits laid by head lice. Due to the tiny size of the nit, or louse egg, a special comb is required to effectively remove the nits from the hair follicle. [More...]
Most head lice home treatments involve a two-step process using a medicated shampoo, conditioner, foam, or lotion. The treatment is applied to the hair and scalp and allowed to remain for 10-20 minutes before being washed out. The next stop involves manually removing lice eggs through the use of a special head lice comb. [More...]
Head lice treatment is the process of eradicating an infestation of head lice and their nits. Often, children found with head lice and/or nits are prevented from returning to school until they get treatment and can be demonstrated to be louse- and nit-free. [More...]
One of the prevailing myths of head lice treatment is that mayonnaise can be used to kill lice; However, clinical studies have shown that the use of mayonnaise is actually ineffective. Lice are known to "play dead", and may appear dead for several hours after being immersed in mayonnaise. [More...]
Lice eggs are tiny and often appear as white grains of sand. Lice eggs are often a sign of active lice infestation; however, it is not uncommon to find nits with dead lice eggs. [More...]
Head lice infestations affect an estimated 6 – 12 million people every year worldwide, with most victims being young children. All hair types are equally effected. Contrary to popular belief, head lice infestations are not statistically more likely to occur in underdeveloped or impoverished communities, nor are they more likely in occur among certain hair types. [More...]
Lice removal usually involves first killing the lice and then using a special comb to remove the dead lice and their eggs, or nits. It can take hours to completely comb through a dry scalp infested with head lice, therefore head lice removal is best facilitated by using a combination of an effective lice comb and a specially treated conditioner. [More...]
Louse or lice eggs can be identified as tiny and often appear as white grains of sand. Lice eggs are often a sign of active lice infestation; however, it is not uncommon to find nits with dead lice eggs. [More...]
Nit treatment usually consists of mechanical removal of the nit from the hair shaft by either pulling with one's fingernails or with a good nit comb. Currently, nit treatment is limited to mechanical removal due to the chemical composition of the glue that lice use to attach the nit to the hair follicle. [More...]
