Can you have lice and not see them?
Lice can only be spread by direct contact with someone who has them. They do not spontaneously appear, and they have nothing to do with hygiene. Lice cannot hop or fly, which means the contact has to be close.
Can you have lice for months and not know it?
While itching is a primary symptom of head lice, and most people associate head lice with an itchy scalp, many people are surprised to find they have lice but no symptoms—at least for the first few weeks of an infestation.
What does pubic lice look like?
Adult: The adult pubic louse resembles a miniature crab when viewed through a strong magnifying glass. Pubic lice have six legs; their two front legs are very large and look like the pincher claws of a crab. This is how they got the nickname “crabs.” Pubic lice are tan to grayish-white in color.
What causes lice to appear?
An infestation of head lice most often affects children and usually results from the direct transfer of lice from the hair of one person to the hair of another. A head-lice infestation isn’t a sign of poor personal hygiene or an unclean living environment. Head lice don’t carry bacterial or viral infectious diseases.
What’s the difference between lice and dandruff?
Location: Lice lay eggs called nits while dandruff causes flaky skin. The two look similar, but close inspection reveals key differences. Nits stick to the hair while dandruff flakes, easily falling off of hair. While dandruff is visible on the scalp, lice lay eggs on hair, not the scalp.
Do head lice change Colour to match hair?
Appearance. Head lice have six legs and are usually grayish-white or tan. However, they can camouflage, so they may appear darker or lighter to match different hair colors.
Do lice prefer blonde hair?
Some believe that lice are drawn to dirty hair, or that they prefer the hair of specific nationalities over the hair of others. Head lice in blonde hair are no more prevalent than in hair of all other colors, so when it comes to hair that is blonde lice do not prefer one over the other. In fact, lice just like hair.
Are nits brown or white?
Nits are very small and usually yellow or white in color. Because they are laid close to the hair shaft, they are often confused for dandruff or dirt. If you notice nits on your child’s scalp, you should check for live lice, but the presence of nits does not necessarily indicate an active infestation.
What if you find lice eggs but no lice?
It’s not uncommon to find nits in your hair without live lice. If you find only nits, you should still treat your hair as if you have lice. You should also avoid close contact with other people and sharing hats or brushes until you no longer see nits or lice in your hair.