Although it is annoying to parents, lice are a common problem in children. Starting about three, through the age of twelve, lice are commonly found in children, especially in girls. They are not dangerous and do not spread diseases but they are contagious and hard to get rid of. They can cause your child’s scalp to itch and scratching may lead to skin irritation or infection. Head lice are tiny wingless parasitic insects that live on human hair and feed on small amounts of blood from the scalp.

The mere mention of headlice will make most people's hair stand on end, but these creepy critters are easier to deal with than you think. As frustrating as an infestation can be, head lice and nits can be eradicated permanently by using topical treatments and a little elbow grease. In this article, we will explain how they spread and give you a few tips on headlice prevention so that you can stop the bugs from coming back.

Although not dangerous, head lice are a nasty inconvenience that families will do anything to avoid. Unfortunately, you never know who has it and you may not realize that you have the bugs until they have spread. Read on to discover some head lice home treatments and tips on preventing a further infestation.