Talk about head lice
If you suspect
lice, contact your healthcare provider.
Talking to Your Healthcare Provider About Head Lice
The first step in getting rid of head lice is getting a proper diagnosis. Head lice move quickly and avoid light, so they can be hard to see. Therefore, if your child is experiencing head lice symptoms and you suspect an infestation, you may want to contact a healthcare provider.
If you find head lice or nits in your child's hair or scalp, a provider can share information about available over-the-counter and prescription treatment options, including some that do not require nit combing or multiple treatments, and help you select the best option for you and your family. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends treatment for active head lice infestations.
Nancy Gottesman
Nancy is a health and nutrition journalist and a mom. She is a contributing editor to New Parent magazine and Baby & Toddler magazine, and has written health and parenting articles for a number of publications, including Parenting, O-the Oprah Magazine, Fitness, Glamour, Fit Pregnancy, Baby Talk and Ladies' Home Journal. She was a senior editor at Shape magazine for 11 years before becoming a freelance writer in 2005.
