Common Symptoms of Head Lice
December 22, 2017
Common Symptoms of Head Lice
Common Symptoms of Head Lice
December 22, 2017
Sun Tzu once said, “The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.” But it’s also important to know your enemy and what they are capable of. For mankind, lice have always posed a threat to our way of life.
From social alienation to stigma, head lice have a penchant for creating problems. Not only do they come equipped with negative connotations, they can affect us personally as well. Many victims of head lice end up isolating themselves, even after they have gotten rid of the problem. This is because of the negative impacts of having pesky critters running freely in your hair.
However, lice are silent attackers and most people don’t know they have a problem until a full-blown infestation occurs.
If you’re unsure whether you have head lice, here are a few ways to find out:
Constant Itching
This is something most of us ignore, thinking that we have dandruff or dry skin due to the weather. For eczema sufferers, the problem is often associated with the skin disorder. The truth is, there’s a huge difference between skin disorders and head lice.
If you’re struggling with eczema, the itching is almost unbearable and does not start with a mild tingle. Your skin starts burning a little and the more you scratch, the more painful it becomes. With dandruff, you see flakes and the tingling sensation is mild to moderate, lasting only a few seconds.
However, with head lice, it’s another story. The first sensation you feel is that of something crawling through your hair. Then there’s a mild sensation which tickles a little bit. After this, the itchiness becomes unbearable.
The itchiness only lasts a few seconds before affecting another hair of your scalp.
Bumps on Your Scalp
Sure, bumps on the scalp can be caused by humidity or dry skin during winters but it’s unlikely in spring and fall. If the bumps are dry and patchy, then it’s because of weather conditions. However, if the bumps are after you’ve experienced a tingly, crawly feeling in your hair, then it’s head lice.
Pesky Critter in Sight
The most obvious way to know you’re dealing with head lice if you see a pesky, sesame seed-sized critter on your pillow or in your hair. If you’ve found one in your hair, do not ignore the problem.
One female louse can lay up to six eggs in a day. These eggs then hatch within a week and the nymphs become adults within a couple of days. The process starts again after this. Before you know it, you’re dealing with hundreds of lice within a month.
A professional lice removal service can help get rid of head lice naturally, without the use of harsh chemicals. While home remedies and OTC products are the first thing we shop for when we find out we have a problem, these are laden with chemicals and ingredients that can damage our hair and scalp.
A professional lice removal service knows the areas lice hide, and how to treat them effectively.
Urgent Lice Removal is one such service. With home treatments available as well, we provide individuals the option to seek professional help without having to step out of their homes. In addition, we also offer home inspection services to get rid of lice from your home. Take a look at our services to learn more.
You can also visit one of our lice treatment centers or opt for an in-home treatment if you’re struggling with head lice!
