Head lice are spread through direct contact with an infected child or through shared items such as hats, brushes, combs, headrests, pillows or headphones. Teach your children not to share these items. It doesn't matter how clean your home is, or your child. A rash on the scalp, shoulders, back of the neck or behind the ears Swollen glands behind the neck. If your child has lice, you should consult your pediatrician about treatments, which include lice shampoos, hair lotions or rinses.
Some treatment are available only by prescription, but others are available over the counter.
Most kids can be free of lice within hours of treatment. Wash in hot water and machine dry any clothes your child has worn in the past two days. Do the same type of washing and drying to all towels, bedding and stuffed animals the child uses. Hairbrushes and combs should be soaked in hot water for 10 minutes. Don't worry about disinfectant sprays or extensive vacuuming.