Head lice are a common health condition, especially in children. Symptoms of head lice include the visible detection of white matter in the hair as well as itching and a tingling or tickling sensation of the scalp. These stubborn insects may be difficult to remove from the hair and can be quite contagious.
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Lice have six claws that are designed to grasp and hold on to a single hair shaft. They also use their claws to crawl down toward your scalp when it’s time to feed. Head lice can’t fly, hop, or swim. However, lice that are in water such as a bathtub or swimming pool are still tightly attached to the hair, and can survive for a few hours. If the insects fall off their host into the water, they’ll