But it is also possible for a child to get them by using another child's towel, brush, comb or hat.
Lice look like dandruff, but the small, white creatures adhere to hair rather than the scalp.
They are most often located behind the ears or near the nape of the neck. He or she can return the morning after completing a shampoo treatment specifically formulated for removing lice. All parents of the child's classmates should be alerted so they can check their children for infestation. The lice usually are gone within a few days. We all know it can be difficult to get children to eat a good lunch, especially among friends at school.