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One of the symptoms most often associated with an infestation of head lice is excessive itching or scratching of the scalp. If you suspect your child has been exposed to lice in school, you can search his scalp for signs of lice. These tiny creatures are typically about the size of a sesame seed, and are of a brownish color. You may also be able to detect eggs, or nits, with the naked eye. Nits look very similar to dandruff, or dry, flaky skin. You'll find these white or yellow eggs near the shaft of the hair on the surface of the scalp. If you detect lice or nits on your child's scalp, you need to do something about it immediately. You can determine how long your child has been exposed to head lice by the condition of his scalp. If his scalp has red bumps, scars or even signs of bacterial infection, he's probably developed sensitivity to the lice on his head. The sooner you treat lice, the sooner you end the irritating side effects of an infestation of lice. While head lice is not a threat to your child's health, it is an embarrassing and annoying condition. Your child cannot return to school until his head lice has been treated. Head lice can be treated with a medicated shampoo like the one available from Hair Fairies. The Hair Fairies Nit-Zapping Clenz shampoo is gentle enough to prevent further irritation, and effective enough to rid your child of head lice for good. If you have any questions, the professionals at Hair Fairies are on hand to help you determine the best treatment and prevention methods for your child.
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