If you discover a bug in your child’s hair and suspect it is a head louse, confirm the identification before treating everyone in the household. Wet combing can help find and remove lice effectively. Wet the hair, apply enough conditioner to make combing easier, and work through small sections with a fine toothed lice comb. Start close to the scalp and pull the comb through to the ends, inspecting and cleaning the comb after each pass. Treatment recommendations vary according to age, location, previous treatments, and the products available where
How to stay calm when you find unwanted “guests” in your child’s hair.
