What are nits?

nits are the eggs of the head, the parasites who live on the human scalp and feed on the blood of their host. Usually, nits are found attached to the hair shafts of their host. In order to eliminate the infestation of lice, the lice and nits must be killed or otherwise removed from the scalp of its host. Usually they are not larger than sesame seed and can therefore be difficult to see. Many people realize that they only have their heads when their scalp begins itching, reactions to saliva deposits that leave lice when they draw blood. The head lice is transmitted from a person to a person when the head of the infected person comes into contact with the head of an uninfected person, or when the head of an uninfected person comes into contact with an item that affected the head of an infected person such as a hat or headphone.

lice attacked their host head, put their eggs, put eggs., known as Nits, on his hair shafts. The thread is usually white or yellow in color and are extremely small.Many people confuse these eggs to dandruff flakes, so they cannot eliminate them. However, as long as they can hatch, eggs develop on adult lice that feed on their host, and then store their own eggs, which can continue for an indefinite period.

In order to remove the infestation of lice, the lice and nits must be killed or otherwise removed from the scalp of his host. This can often be achieved using over -the -counter shampoos designed to kill lice and their eggs. If it turns out to be unsuccessful at the end of the infestation, the physician may recommend the treatment of prescription shampoo. Those who would rather not use chemical treatment on their scalp and their nits. This treatment may need to be repeated for several days before all lice and eggs are removed.

Unlike what some people believe, contaminated lice does not know poor personal hygiene. Anyone whose head comes toContact with lice can be infested and normal hair care procedures will not prevent or remove contamination. Therefore, it is important to monitor the scalp of those who are in close contact with an infected person, such as family members and classmates.