There are several misconceptions regarding the head lice. One of the most popular misconceptions is that they fly. On the contrary, they are small insects, which can jump or crawl. They survive on the human scalp's blood. After every two weeks, they lay white eggs or nits on the scalp. These nits are in the form of tiny white dots. Human contact is one of the major causes for the spreading of head lice. Head lice are considered a problem as the presence of these parasites signifies unhygienic conditions.

Head lice are a common affliction for children and nearly all kids will suffer from it at one point or another in their lives. They can become infected by sharing a hat or a hug at school, using another's helmet at batting practice, or playing with a friend who is infected. Lice are common and are easily transmittable between people. When parents learn that their child has head lice, they immediately try to find the best head lice treatment available. Most people will use lice shampoo that they can easily buy over the counter at grocery or drug stores.

One effective treatment for head lice involves tea tree oil. Tea trees are native to Australia and produce fragrant oil with antifungal and vermicide properties. Visit your local health food store to find a lice treatment with tea tree. Popular tea tree treatments include special shampoos, conditioners, and hair oils. A unique way to get rid of head lice that is becoming increasingly popular these days is to use mayonnaise. The theory is that the oil in the mayonnaise smothers the lice and kills them. The method is to apply a thick layer of mayonnaise to the hair and then cover it with a shower cap and leave it overnight.

Three types of lice can be found on the human body, head lice, body lice and pubic lice. Headline are the most bothersome to get rid of. The lice attach to the scalp and feed on human blood. The first symptom of lice is usually severe itching. It is important to get treatment for headline promptly when finding them. A question that's on many peoples' minds these days is about how to get rid of head lice. Actually, there are a lot of simple ways to eradicate a lice infestation. To start with, once you begin to suspect you have a head lice problem.

A lice comb is used to separate your child's hair into small stands that can easily be searched for lice. You then pick the lice out systematically. Make sure that as you search through the hair you can see the scalp and that you have picked all the lice out. If you leave just one, the infestation will be back in a few days. You will also need to buy a special shampoo, available at most drug stores that will kill any lice eggs. This shampoo is easy to use and will help to cure your lice problem. However, the shampoo alone does not work in completely ridding you of lice. You still will have to carefully comb out the lice, as well as shampooing your hair.

Use of a lice shampoo is not the only head lice treatment available. The Internet offers information about many natural and cost-effective treatments. These include coating your hair in vegetable or baby oils for several hours or overnight in order to smother the lice and kill them. It is important to be aware that no matter which lice treatment you use, bedding as well as furniture must also be cleaned to rid them of lice. Lice can survive in a couch or on pillows for up to three weeks without needing to be on a human.