Head Lice Lay Eggs Which Hatch After 7 To 10 Days.

Typically if lice is discovered in the hair of a young black boy the hair is totally and completely shaved. Then, wait ten minutes, add water, work into a lather, and rinse. They will be on the side of a single hair strand.

Lice On Your Scalp, Body, Clothing, Or Pubic Or Other Body Hair.

Nits are lice eggs in the hair. 6 legs attached to the upper ⅓ of body, not on the large abdomen. They're largely harmless, but can live in the hair for a long time if not treated and can be irritating and frustrating to deal with.

Common Signs And Symptoms Of Lice Include:

The latter is more common with blacks. It is impossible for someone to determine whether they are finding live or dead nits when looking through the hair. When looking at lice on blonde hair look at the strands of hair near the base of the scalp.

When Lice Eggs Hatch, They Release Nymphs.

Remember though when identifying head lice that the lice and nits have the uncanny ability to present lighter in blonde hair than they do in dark hair. They vary in color, from light golden to dark brown, depending on how close they are to hatching. Suffocate the live lice as an alternative.

These Nits, Or Lice Eggs, Hatch In About Seven To 12 Days.

This, however, is a myth. Part the hair in small sections. It is impossible to remove a nit from the hair without the glue coming off with it.