Symptoms begin with a low grade fever, loss of appetite and decreased activity. The bumps then become blisters with clear and then cloudy fluid, and then become open sores and finally crust over within about twenty four hours, but your child will continue to get new bumps for about four more days. Head lice infestations are a common problem in infants and children, even in those who practice good hygiene and frequent hair washing. The most common symptom of children infected with head lice is itching of the scalp and back of the neck, although some children do not complain if they have a light infestation. They move very fast and are most commonly seen at the back of the neck and behind the ears.
Nits are eggs from the adult lice and are whitish and are firmly attached to hairs.
It usually begins in between the toes and can spread to the instep. Other conditions that can cause itching include ringworm, pinworms , which can cause an itchy rash around your child's anus, medication side effect, and jock itch, a fungal infection around the genital area in adolescent boys. All rights reserved. It is not meant to replace the advice of the physician who cares for your child. All medical advice and information should be considered to be incomplete without a physical exam, which is not possible without a visit to your doctor.