The very thought of head lice has people scratching their heads.  As you read this article, you won’t be able to help the psychosomatic itch that will tempt you to scratch.  So, what is it about these annoying parasites that make people so itchy?  Read on to find out more…

It is unnerving to think about bugs crawling around your scalp without the additional worry of them hiding in the furniture and clothing around your house. In this article we hope to put your fears to rest and address some commonly asked questions about head lice and how they get about.

First, we will explore the head lice life cycle as this will help us understand how long head lice can live when they are not on a human host.

The mere mention of head lice can get people scratching their heads, and not just as a symptom of head lice! There are a myriad of myths surrounding these pesky little critters and it can often be difficult to sort out the fact from the fiction.

In this article we aim to challenge 22 myths and misconceptions and set the record straight around head lice.

Back to school can be an exciting time for both kids and parents.  Preparing for a new school term starts with so many new things: new stationary, new shoes, new clothes, new hair style, and may be even new classmates.  One thing parents and kids don’t prepare for when going back to school is bringing home head lice and nits.

Head lice are a common problem, primarily affecting school-aged children and their families. If you have found head lice affecting someone in your family, you may be wondering how do you get head lice? In this article we will explore how these annoying critters move from child to child and family to family.

It can be an unsettling experience for a parent to find out that their child has head lice. Even the mere mention of head lice will have people scratching their heads. So, what steps should you take if you’ve found a live louse (or full infestation) on your child’s head?

7 steps to deal with head lice

The experts here at Lyclear have come up with a 7 step plan to get the situation under control and deal with the issue swiftly.

1. Remain calm