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Dealing with Head Lice: A Quick Guide for Parents<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Head lice are every parent\u2019s nightmare\u2014itchy, persistent, and time-consuming to remove. The problem often spikes when school starts after the holidays, as kids have been in close contact during summer.<\/p>\n

Lice spread easily among children, though they can\u2019t jump or fly. They crawl from hair to hair and rarely spread through hats or brushes, as lice weaken quickly once off the scalp.<\/p>\n

How to Detect Lice:<\/strong>
\nItching usually begins 4\u20136 weeks after infection. Lice are 1\u20133mm long, translucent, and can be brown, black, gray, or red. Use a lice comb to check the scalp\u2014lice will fall into the sink.<\/p>\n

Lice Eggs (Nits):<\/strong>
\nOften easier to spot than lice. Eggs near the scalp are dark if alive and light if hatched. Only treat if live lice are found\u2014empty eggs can grow out or be combed away.<\/p>\n

Natural Lice Treatment (from Healthy Life Center):<\/strong><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll need:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Lice comb<\/li>\n
  • Mouthwash<\/li>\n
  • White vinegar<\/li>\n
  • Shower cap or plastic bag<\/li>\n
  • Towel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Soak hair in mouthwash and cover for 1 hour.<\/li>\n
    2. Rinse, then soak hair in white vinegar and cover for another hour.<\/li>\n
    3. Wash with shampoo and comb thoroughly.<\/li>\n
    4. To prevent lice, spray a little mouthwash on your child\u2019s hair before school.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Tip:<\/strong>
      \nShare this with other parents to help stop lice from spreading!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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