Head lice have been a source of irritation for thousands of years. Many of us have suffered through at least one infestation in our lifetime, typically during our schooling years. This is because head lice can only be transferred by close social interaction and direct head-to-head contact or shared objects such as brushes, hats, and towels. These tiny, wingless insects (less than 4mm in size) spend their entire lives on the host's scalp, since they are totally dependent on your blood for feeding. Head lice also need the scalp's moisture for survival, though there is no evidence that wet or sweaty hair attracts them more than regular hair. In fact, head lice cannot survive for more than 2 days if they are removed from your head. If you have head lice, the first indications will be constant itchiness and scalp inflammation. You may even notice tiny reddish black specks on your pillow; these are the fecal matter expelled by the lice. The infestation is usually stronger at the back of the head and behind the ears, where the lice lay their eggs (called nits). A single female can lay up to 100 nits in her lifespan of around 20 days. These nits hatch in around two weeks, thus maintaining a constant presence on your head.
This continuous life cycle can make it difficult for you to get rid of lice. Typically, you can clear your scalp of adult lice, only to discover that the tougher nits have survived and hatched after a few days. Since the lice spread via close social contact you may even get a fresh batch from friends and family. It is recommended that all family members get head checks and treated if they have lice. Lice Lifters offers head checks and a heated One Treatment Done service. Lice Lifters does not use pesticides. Their treatment is all-natural.
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