Posts Tagged ‘lice clinic’

HEAD Lice Size

Lice eggs (called nits because they are glued to the hair strand) are so small they look just like tiny specks. You’ll find them attached to individual hair shafts about a quarter inch off the scalp. You can see them with the naked eye, but unless you’ve seen them before, you may mistake them for…

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Screening for Head Lice

Head lice can be hard to see. You need to look closely and because lice and their eggs are so small and glued to the hair, takes patience, time, accuracy and a high quality lice comb. Use disposable gloves and look at the person’s head under a bright light. Full sun or the brightest lights…

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