child’s hair turn out to be head lice.
Head lice are tiny parasitic insects that live on the human scalp and feed on small amounts of blood. They are extremely common among school-aged children and can spread easily through close head-to-head contact.
Contrary to popular belief, head lice are not a sign of poor hygiene. In fact, they can affect anyone, regardless of how clean their hair is.
What Do Head Lice Look Like?
Adult lice are usually:
About the size of a sesame seed
Tan,
