Can You See Head Lice Moving?

One of the most common symptoms of head lice is an itchy scalp. The itching is an allergic reaction to the lice saliva, and it may take two to six weeks for lice to cause the itchiness. In addition to itching, lice may cause the scalp to feel ticklish and cause a red rash. These symptoms can make it difficult to treat the infestation.

To treat head lice, you can use a fine-tooth comb to remove the lice. Be sure to use the comb on clean, wet hair. This will prevent the lice from moving around as much. It will also make it easier to comb through your hair. For more severe cases, you can use petroleum jelly, mayonnaise, or olive oil to suffocate the lice.

Lice eggs are usually found at the bottom of a child’s hair, close to the scalp. To see moving lice, you will have to examine the hair very carefully. For this, you will want to wear disposable gloves and carefully part your child’s hair so you can see the scalp. You can also use a magnifying glass to see the lice.

Lice are tiny insects that have six legs. They are grayish white or tan and are approximately the size of a sesame seed. The eggs are small, oval-shaped blobs that attach to the hair close to the scalp.