scalp hair. An adult louse is approximately the size of a sesame seed and crawls rather than flies or jumps. They use specialized claws to hold onto hair and cannot leap like fleas. Female lice attach their eggs, known as nits, to hair shafts using a substance that holds them firmly in place. Common inspection areas include behind the ears and around the neckline, though lice and nits can appear anywhere on the scalp. Itching may occur, but it should not serve as the sole indicator of an infestation. It
How to stay calm when you find unwanted “guests” in your child’s hair.
