
5 Signs and Symptoms of Head Lice
Head lice infestation is the invasion of the hair and scalp by the common head louse. Lice are scavengers that feed on the excreted body fluids of their host humans, but do not burrow into skin. As common as they are, lice very rarely cause other diseases, and their presence has nothing to do with a lack of cleanliness. Infected children however, may be quickly labeled by their peers if singled out which can lead to social stigmatization. Head lice are also very contagious an