Treating Head Lice

1. Check to see if others in your area have lice

If you find out your child or student has lice, it's important to check to see if your family or other students have been infested. Let your family or classroom know about a possible lice infestation and urge them to get them checked.

Preventing Lice Around Your Home

1. Change and wash your bedding and clothes every week

Wash your bed linens and clothes in hot water that is at least 140°F (60°C) and dry them with heat as well. Heat is effective in killing lice and any eggs dropped from your head.

Preventing Lice in Public Spaces

1. Ensure belongings stay separate from each other

Whether you're a teacher at a school or working in an office with many others, it's important to keep your belongings separate from others. This decreases the likelihood head lice or any other pest or illness is spread through touching jackets, hats, or bags.

How to Prevent Head Lice

1. Avoid direct head-to-head contact

The common theory as to why children are more susceptible to head lice than adults is that children are less likely to respect personal space. They may also be exposed to situations where head-to-head contact is unavoidable like class nap times or sitting close together side-by-side at their desks. It's as simple as two kids touching heads while leaning over a colouring book. Try to leave space between you and others in order to prevent the spreading of head lice.

Understanding Your Hair Loss

1. Identify how you are losing your hair

You might have gradual thinning on the top of your head or circular or patchy bald spots. Does your hair come out in fistfuls? Are you losing hair on your head or all over your body? Do you have patches of scaling on your scalp? Noting your symptoms will help you diagnose what is causing your hair loss.