The scientific classification is, pediculus humanus capitis, but they are better known as head lice. These tiny bugs are to humans, what fleas are to pets, although they can not jump like fleas do. They colonize the hair and scalp of people, feeding on blood they get from the scalp. They are the cause...
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Head lice is an infestation of very small white insects that will appear in the head. Their eggs are known as nits and will become attached to hair that is close to the body and scalp. Lice spread by personal contact and by sharing different garments between people. They certainly are pesky, but are...
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It is a plain and simple fact, that primary and junior school children get head lice and pass them around among themselves. Therefore, do not be upset, horrified or astonished when your child comes home from school with head lice. It does not mean that you or your child is dirty or that you...
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There are three presentations of lice infections that exist. The head variety are the most common type and it affects anyone irrespective of socio-economic group. Then there is the body variety and this is generally associated with poverty, poor hygiene and overcrowding. The pubic variety, also known as crabs, is transmitted by sexual or...
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Lice Off Inc., a well known lice removal service since 1997, has professional and experience technicians that work 7 days a week, morning until night, helping clients rid head lice using all natural “Go Green” products.  Their technicians will work in a home-based full service salon or will travel all over the NY Metro area...
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If you need any information on prevention products for the lice season, please call Dale Longworth, the Lice Expert of Dobbs Ferry with over 13 years experience in treating and preventing head lice. Call 914-424-1367 or visit her website at www.liceoffinc.com.
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