Head lice are tiny parasites that live on the scalp and spread easily through direct head-to-head contact, especially among school-age children. Infestations cause intense itching from allergic reactions to lice bites. Adult lice are small, grayish-white and fast-moving; eggs (nits) attach firmly to hair shafts close to the scalp. Lice removal need not rely on pesticides or toxic chemicals; natural remedies include neem oil, which disrupts the lice life cycle and suffocates adults, and tea tree oil mixed with a carrier oil to kill lice and eggs. Apple cider vinegar loosens nit glue to aid egg removal. Essential oils should be purchased from reputable suppliers.
As back-to-school season rolls around, many parents and teachers will hear about rising lice cases. Head lice are tiny insects that live on the human scalp. These parasites spread easily through direct head-to-head contact, making them particularly common among school-age children. While head lice infestations can be frustrating and uncomfortable, it's important to remember that they are treatable. In fact, there are many natural and safe ways to treat head lice.
How to Identify Lice at Home Adult lice appear as small, grayish-white insects about the size of a sesame seed. They move quickly through the hair, making them difficult to spot. Lice eggs, called nits, attach firmly to hair shafts close to the scalp and appear as small, oval-shaped specks that are white or yellow in color. The most common symptom is intense itching caused by allergic reactions to lice bites.
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