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Lice Aren't Nice!

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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

Are They Nits or Just Dandruff?

Some people confuse nits (lice eggs) with dandruff. Here are a few pointers to help you identify nits:

• Nits are hard to remove from your hair.
• Nits feel like little grains of sand stuck to the hair, so you may feel them before you see them.
• Dandruff can be easily flicked away with your finger. NITS CAN'T!
• Nits are tiny and yellowish-white, and sometimes gray. Dandruff is larger and white.

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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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