According to estimates, 6-12 million people, mostly children between the ages of 3 and 11, get head lice each year in the United States. This is a significant number, and the problem is not going away any time soon. In fact, head lice are becoming more common and more difficult to treat due to the development of lice with resistance to treatment.

Children are particularly susceptible to getting lice due to their frequent close physical contact with each other. This is why head lice are commonly reported in schools and daycare centers.

To prevent lice, it's important to be aware of the risk factors and take precautions.

Having a Lice comb on hand in your household is a Smart Precaution for several reasons.

Having a lice comb is a helpful tool for quickly and effectively identifying and removing lice from your child's hair. The fine teeth of the comb are closely spaced, making it easier to remove lice and their eggs, also known as nits.

Using the lice comb is often the first step in treating head lice.

Having a lice comb as part of your household hygiene toolkit is a safe, effective, and cost-effective solution for preventing and treating head lice. Knowing that you have a lice comb readily available can provide peace of mind and a sense of control.

Here is a simple method for checking for head lice using the lice comb:

1. Dry hair: Make sure the hair is dry, as lice are easier to detect on dry hair.
2. Part the hair into sections: Part the hair into sections, using hair clips or ties, to make it easier to comb through.
3. Start combing: Choose a suitable lice comb from the set, gently comb through each section of hair, starting from the roots and working your way towards the ends, it should feel tight but not painful.
4. Check for lice: After combing, examine the comb for any lice or nits.
5. Repeat: Repeat the process, combing through each section of hair, to ensure you have thoroughly checked for lice.

By using the lice comb, you can effectively check for head lice and nits. Regular checks can help detect head lice early and prevent them from spreading to other family members.

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Remove Head Lice with the lice comb :

• Wet the hair with water and conditioner to help loosen the nits and make them easier to remove.
• Part the hair into small sections to make it easier to comb through.
• Choose a suitable lice comb from the set, gently comb through each section of hair, starting from the roots and working your way towards the ends, it should feel tight but not painful.
• After combing through a section, examine the comb for lice and nits.
• Repeat the combing process for each section of the hair until you have combed through the entire head. It's important to be thorough and to check the hair multiple times to make sure you've removed all the lice and nits.
• After each use, clean the comb by rinsing it with hot water and soap.
• Repeat the lice removal process every three days for at least two weeks to make sure all the lice and nits have been removed.

Over-the-counter and prescription treatments can be effective, but they can also be expensive and may contain harsh chemicals that some parents prefer to avoid. Lice shampoo or treatments alone are not effective in eliminating lice because they may not reach all the lice and their eggs in the hair.

The lice combs, with their fine teeth, can reach the scalp where lice and their eggs often reside and physically remove them. Using a lice comb in addition to lice shampoo or treatments is crucial for the thorough and effective treatment of Head lice.