Common Signs Of Head Lice

Tickling Around The Head

Adult lice and baby lice, also known as nymphs, create a tickling sensation around the head. Lice do not fly, though they do crawl around the head to lay eggs and feed, thus spreading the infestation. Tickling around the head is mainly felt at night because lice are nocturnal and more active during the night. In some cases, the tickling is not felt at the beginning of infestation because it takes nymphs one to two weeks to hatch. Do not attempt to blow dry the hair as this could spread lice to other individuals in the home. Should the lice get forced into the air, they only live two to three days without the host.

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