Super Lice Are Here. How Concerned Should New Jersey Parents Be?
🔴 Lice are Tiny Parasites. They Don't Fly and They Feed on Human Blood.
🔴 Super Lice are Lice that are Drug Resistant
🔴 Female Lice Can Produce 8 Eggs a Day
According to Healthline.com, there are several different types of lice to watch for.
The type of lice we typically hear about are head lice.
These lice are found on the scalp and survive by feeding on the blood of a human.
The females are said to be able to lay 8 eggs a day on the human scalp.
You cannot get lice from animals.
Body Lice can survive on your clothing and also feed on human blood.
Body lice can also spread several different diseases.
The third type of lice is Pubic Lice, otherwise known as crabs.
These are the smallest of the lice and are spread through sexual activity.
The thing about head lice is that personal hygiene doesn't cause the lice to spread.
The lice are typically spread through head-to-head contact.
This may include sharing hats or scarves.
Something to keep in mind, head lice don't typically carry disease.
I realize it won't make you feel better if you see lice on your kid, but it's something.
There are several over-the-counter remedies for head lice.
You're going to use a special nits comb, to remove the eggs and nits. You will also use the special shampoo.
Be sure to wash and clean everything your kid comes in contact with. That includes linens and clothing.
You'll repeat this process for 7 days.
If after this period, the lice are still active. You may be dealing with Super Lice.
Don't let the name scare you.
It simply means they are resistant to the typical treatments, and you'll need to call your pediatrician for an alternative treatment that may include a pill or lotion.
These lice are
no more dangerous than normal head lice.
Lice tend to spread when there are large groups of kids.
Many experts agree that there are few things you can do to prevent head lice.
Your child should avoid sharing hats and scarves.
Source: Goodhousekeeping
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