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Head Lice in Children: Causes, Prevention & Safe Home Treatments

 Lice in Children: Causes, Effects, Prevention, and Safe Ways to Cure Head Lice Early scalp checks help detect head lice before they spread Introduction Head lice are a very common hair and scalp problem , especially among young children in schools and daycare centers. While lice are not dangerous and do not reflect poor hygiene, they can cause discomfort, stress, and frustration for both children and parents. This guide is designed to educate mothers and caregivers on how lice spread, how to prevent them, and how to safely remove them using medical treatments and effective home remedies. What Are Head Lice? Lice lay eggs called nits that stick firmly to hair near the scalp. Head lice are tiny parasitic insects that live on the scalp and hair. They feed on small amounts of blood from the scalp and lay eggs (called nits ) that attach firmly to hair strands. They do not fly or jump . Lice spread only through direct contact . Why Are Children More Affected? Close contact am...