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Head lice are a common pest that has affected nearly every child of schooling age. It can be spread through something as simple as sharing a hug at school, or from trading hats or batting helmets. Sometimes it can be spread by just playing with a friend who doesn't know he or she even has lice. It's very easy for a child to get something as common as lice.

When parents learn that their child has head lice, they immediately try to find the best head lice treatment available. Most people will use lice shampoo that they can easily buy over the counter at grocery or drug stores.

Most people have been the recipients of misinformation when it comes to understanding that pubic lice and head lice are simply not the same. Head lice treatment does not need to be used everywhere on the body. If you or a family member has contracted head lice, the solution is to apply the special shampoos to your hair and scalp only.

Use of a lice shampoo is not the only head lice treatment available. The Internet offers information about many natural and cost-effective treatments. These include coating your hair in vegetable or baby oils for several hours or overnight in order to smother the lice and kill them.

Whatever the head lice treatment you eventually select and utilize, you must still be absolutely sure to clean all mattresses, linens, and home furnishings completely to be certain that you have eliminated all of the head lice. They can go on living in a sofa or pillow for up to 21 days, even without touching any human beings. Your children's bedding, garments, and stuffed toys must also be scrupulously cleaned in order to be sure you have gotten rid of all of the lice.

Lastly, remember that everyone gets head lice. It does not mean your family isn't clean or that they have unhealthy habits. Lice are easily spread and need to be eradicated completely. Otherwise, they will return and you will have to start your battle all over again.