![]() ![]() After the eggs hatch, the empty nits stay on the hair shaft. Nits attach to the hair with a sticky substance that holds them firmly in place. Some nits may blend in with some people's hair color, making them hard to see, and are often confused for dandruff or hair spray droplets. Lice eggs are oval and about the size of a knot in thread (0.8 mm long and 0.3 mm wide) and usually yellow to white. The eggs and their shell casings are called nits. Lice lay and attach their eggs to hair close to the scalp. They can't survive more than 1 day without a blood meal. Head lice feed on small amounts of blood from the scalp. One of these tiny bugs is called a louse. ![]() Their bodies are usually pale and gray, but their color may vary. Head lice are tiny bugs about the size of a sesame seed (2–3 mm long ). Read on for information to help you check for, treat and prevent the spread of head lice. Head lice can be treated at home, but it's important to check with the doctor first. Though head lice may be a nuisance, they don't cause serious illness or carry any diseases. It doesn't matter how clean, dirty, rich or poor the place or person is. Head lice are also found worldwide in all different places, such as in homes or schools or the country or city. It doesn't matter if the hair is clean or dirty. The lice can attach to the hair of anyone's head. Head lice are a common problem, especially among school-aged children and their families. ![]()
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