Princeton This is the twentieth article in a series written for Princeton Online . Click here for an archive of other articles . Now that school has begun, children will be sharing their ideas, their pencils, their germs and their head lice. We hope sharing of these last two items is minimal during the year, but in case you encounter head lice, the following outline provides useful information for treatment. 1.Humans are the only host for this infestation.
Head lice are different from scabies and from pubic lice.
The time from egg to egg-laying adult is about one week. Although a source of social disruption, head lice cause no human disease. We know of a professional nit-picker in Brooklyn, although we cannot vouch for her effectiveness. Children under one year of age and pregnant women should consult the doctor before undertaking any treatment 2. Wash the hair with any non-conditioner shampoo 3.