Don't let your kids be bugged by lice It sounds much worse that it really is. But don't try to explain that to the children who get it or the parents who have to deal with it. The topic is head lice. It is one of the most common treatable conditions among school-aged children. But it can be prevented and treated if necessary.
Head lice are tiny insects smaller than sesame seeds that live on the scalp.
They have translucent, gray bodies that turn red when they fill with blood. Head lice can survive on the scalp for about three weeks. The lice then mate and produce more eggs. Unless treated, this cycle repeats itself every three weeks. Head lice are spread through direct contact with an infected child or through shared items such as hats, brushes, combs, headrests, pillows or headphones.