Lice are organisms that live in the hair and on the scalp of humans. Lice eggs are called nits. Lice are often transmitted from one child to another, especially when combs or brushes are shared or head coverings are exchanged.

Symptoms include:

• Itching scalp and/or dandruff that sticks to the hair.
• Lice and nits that can be seen in the hair.
• Bites on the scalp and/or enlarged lymph nodes on back of neck.

Treatment:

Treat by washing hair with over-the-counter medications made specifically for treating lice and then removing the nits with a fine-toothed comb.

Note: Often, more than one application is required to rid the scalp of all lice and eggs.