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Here is presented information about causes of Head louse. Read about Head Lice symptoms.

Head louse Information

Head lice are tiny, wingless, parasitic insects that develop on the scalp of a person. Though not an excessively serious problem, it might turn out to be recurrent in nature, if not treated properly and on time. There are basically three forms of lice, namely nit, nymph and adult louse. Commonly found among school children, head louse is highly transferable and spreads through close personal contact and sharing of belongings. The most prevalent symptom of head louse is intense itching. To know more about its causes and symptoms, read through the following lines.

Causes Of Head Louse
  • Not washing hair for a long time
  • Coming in contact with people infected with head lice
  • Contamination in school
  • Head-to-head contact
  • Body-to-body contact
  • Close proximity to stored belongings of an infected person
  • Using common pillows, blankets, combs and stuffed toys
  • Sharing items, such as clothing, headphones, brushes, combs, hair decorations, towels, etc
  • Contact with contaminated furniture, like beds and closets
Symptoms Of Head Louse
  • Intense itching
  • Fever
  • Swelling of the lymph nodes
  • Lice on the scalp, body, clothing and pubic or other body hair
  • Lice eggs or nits on hair shafts
  • Small, red bumps on the scalp, neck and shoulders