Call for Support Oakland (510) 530-HAIR San Rafael (415)
454-HAIR The Facts of Lice. - Head lice are tiny, wingless
insects that live on the human scalp. Much like other parasites,
they live by sucking blood. Lice cannot fly or jump; they can
only crawl. Children often get head lice from head-to-head
contact with other children, but may also get them by sharing
personal items such as hats, combs, or headphones. - Outbreaks
of head lice in the United States are on the rise. An estimated
8 million cases are reported to the U.S. Center for Disease
Control (CDC) each year, and statistics indicate that this
number will continue to increase significantly in the coming
years. - Several recent studies report increasing resistance to
commonly used pesticide products. In other words, most of the
products you buy from your local drug store are less and less
effective. - There are three stages in the life of a louse.
First there is an egg stage when the female louse lays eggs or
"nits" at the base of the hair shaft. Thes