Head lice are parasitic insects that attach themselves to the base of the hair follicles located on the scalp and neck of the human host. Head lice are a common occurrence especially amongst young children. The frequency of cases, found in children, is due to the fact that infected children infect other children through the use of shared hair brushes, combs and barrettes. Head lice are not peculiar to any ethnicity and as well it is not an indication of the personal hygiene of the family or child.

There are many steps in providing a head louse cure. The first steps towards providing a head lice cure are in identifying whether a head lice problem exists, treating the head lice and treatment of other infected areas.

Identifying a Head Louse Problem

Generally, head lice affect grade school children. This occurs when one child is infected and shares their hairbrush, comb or other hair accessories with other children. When head lice are detected in a child at school, the school will send out a notice to the parents that they should check their children for head lice.

Therefore, before providing a head louse cure, it is important that your child be examined to determine whether head lice are present. This can be done by a medical professional or by yourself as the parent or guardian.

Symptoms of head lice may be indicated if your child scratches their head more than normal. Your child may be also extremely restless. In addition physical evidence of a possible head lice problem may be a black powder like substance that may appear on the neck and shoulders of your child as well as on their pillow.

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