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Lice Aren't Nice The Life Cycle of Lice How Lice Spread How to Prevent Head Lice Are They Nits or Just Dandruff? 3 Step Head Check for Lice

12 Easy Nit Picking Steps Nit Combs That Can Help Non-Toxic Treatments to Use With Nit Picking Pesticide Treatment Products Clean Your Household Items For Additional Help About Lice

3 Step Head Check for Lice

A thorough head check is very important in the prevention and control of head lice. It takes more than a quick look at someone's head to see lice and/or nits (lice eggs). It takes time, patience, and good lighting. Here are three tips for a successful head check.

• 1. Check the entire head - Lice like to lay their eggs behind the ears, on the back of the head above the neck, and on the top of the head. But you might find adult lice anywhere on the head.
• 2. Use a nit removing comb each time you do a head check - Wet the hair with water and then use a special fine tooth comb, such as the LiceOut ™ comb or the LiceMeister ™ comb. After combing, check the comb for loose head lice and nits. If you see any nits, be sure to read the steps on how to nit pick. 12 Easy Nit Picking Steps
• 3. Check for head lice once a week - Make head checks a part of your family's personal hygiene routine. Fridays are a good day for head checks. If you find lice, you can start treating over the weekend and your children can avoid missing school.

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The Lice Aren't Nice Community Coalition (LANCC) does not endorse or promote any of the products mentioned. Details are provided for your information only! The information in this summary was gathered by the Lice Aren't Nice Community Coalition (LANCC) and was reviewed by the Snohomish Health District. The Lice Aren't Nice Community Coalition (LANCC) does not assume responsibility for the outcome of your treatment. January 2006.

References:
Washington State Department of Health - Lice Aren't Nice Community Coalition of Snohomish County (LANCC) - Publications - January 2006 - www.doh.wa.gov

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