Head lice at school and nursery: prevention, checks and effective treatments

Back to school and nursery often means head lice are back too. Let’s look at how they really spread, how to spot lice and nits, which treatments work and when a child can go back to class.

Contents

1. How head lice spread: facts and myths

2. Symptoms and diagnosis: spotting lice and nits in children’s hair

3. Treatment: what to do if your child has head lice

4. Anti-lice treatments: shampoos, lotions, sprays and combs

5. Head lice: dealing with clothes and the home

6. Going back to school after head lice

7. Prevention and effective strategies

8. When to ask a paediatrician or pharmacist

Continue reading here (article in Italian)