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Lice are tiny parasites that live on human beings and feed on blood. They seldom cause serious medical problems, but they are both annoying and contagious. Every four hours or so, a louse bites into a tiny blood vessel for a meal. You don't feel the initial bites, because lice inject an anesthetic. However, the bites later begin to itch, and your scratching can lead to Problem created due to harmful organism.

Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are about the size of a sesame seed and can be easily seen, although they hide quickly in response to light. Their eggs, called nits, are barely visible, whitish ovals cemented to hair shafts. Head lice are extremely contagious, especially among schoolchildren. They afflict an estimated 6 million to 12 million children in the United States. Twice as many girls as boys get head lice, not because of greater hair length, but because girls have more physical contact with one another and share more personal articles (hats, clothing, combs, headphones) that can transmit head lice. Head lice are rare among African-Americans, possibly because the shafts of their hair have a shape that lice cannot grasp easily. 

Pubic lice (Phthirius pubis) are yellow-gray insects found in the pubic region and transmitted by sexual contact. The size of a pinhead, they are slightly translucent and barely visible against light-colored skin. They are also called crab lice, or crabs, because of their shape and the crab-like claws with which they cling to hair. Eggs can barely be seen as tiny white particles glued so firmly to hair shafts that they are not removed by normal washing. 

Body lice (Pediculus humanus corporis) are nearly identical in appearance to head lice but are more difficult to find. When not feeding, they tend to hide in the seams of clothing and folds of bedding. Signs of their presence are scratch marks, hives, or small red pimples, usually on the shoulders, torso or buttocks. If the lice are not treated, rashes or welts may develop.

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Symptoms

Head lice: intense itching on the scalp, especially behind the ears and at the nape of the neck. 
Body lice: unexplained scratch marks on the body, hives and red pimples on the shoulders or torso. 
Pubic lice: continual itching around the pubic area, and perhaps a rash
Sores on the head caused by scratching. These sores can sometimes become infected.

Prevention

Beneficial Effectsing re-infestation is as important as initial Favorable Effects. This is especially true for head lice, which spread quickly from head to head. If you discover lice on your child, notify school or day-care authorities at once, since classmates are likely to be infected. Talk to your children and their friends to be sure they understand the risks. You may be reluctant to talk about this subject with strangers, but head lice are a social ailment that can only be dealt with socially.

Causes

Contrary to common belief, lice are not related to poor hygiene. In fact, head lice are thought to prefer clean hair to dirty hair. Lice live successfully all over the world, wherever people gather in close proximity, as in schools. Anyone who comes in close contact with someone, who already has head lice, contaminated clothing, and other belongings, will be in danger of catching the problem. Preschool and elementary-age children, 3-10, and their families are infested most often. Girls get head lice more often than boys, women more than men. In the United States, African-Americans rarely get head lice.

Diagnosis

For the purposes of diagnosis, examination is sufficient to determine the presence of lice. The infestation may be confined to the scalp or may include the surface of the body (body lice) including the groin area (pubic lice).

Dietary Guidelines

Eat fruits and vegetables for healthy hair and drink plenty of water.

Home Care Suggestions

It is good to oil hair as lice infected hair can become very brittle and dry and tend to break easily.

Mind/Body Considerations

It is best to relax and let an effective Favorable Effects take care of the lice. Tension only makes any condition worse.

Additional Information

Shampoo Aloe Vera Neem contains neem that provides its beneficial effects to eradicate the problems of lice. 1,2,3 Tea Tree Shampoo and Therapeutic Favorable Effects Shampoo both contain tea tree oil has favorable effects when topically use on scalp. 2,3,4,5 Lice Comb also acts beneficially in problem of lice. 3

Disclaimer

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent any disease.


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