Sharing at least one memory are almost all Americans who have attended public school, at least those who are over 10 years of age. You might remember standing in line for the school nurse to pick through your hair. You might also remember when you or your mom had to wash all the bed sheets.

If you can answer yes to these questions, you have experienced some of the early steps in head lice treatment. It might seem like a taboo subject, but if you want to know more about lice information and learn how to treat these pests effectively, you've got to get past your squeamish stomach and get informed.

Nits, which appear as white dots sticking to hair shafts, are usually the first visible sign that head lice are present. By moving quickly, you can get rid of those eggs before they have a chance to multiply into a full-blown infestation. There are many over-the-counter remedies available containing chemicals which are safe for you but totally devastating to the nits.

Maybe the most famous method of head lice treatment, however, is the tedious process of combing through your (or your child's, or spouse's) entire head of hair. Combs with incredibly fine teeth are available specifically for this purpose, and if you've got the time and patience, this is a great way to make sure you remove all the nits and lice.

Head lice and pubic lice are very similar, except for their location naturally. The same pests that are located on the scalp can also be located in the pubic hair. Sexual contact is the most frequent way to transmit these pests, but it is not the only way. If you are going to be sexually active, it is very important to eliminate all pubic lice.

There are many methods of treating the widespread problem of head lice today ranging from home remedies to the newest treatments. Usually if you combine the use of a chemical product, combing, and cleanliness, you'll take care of the problem. However, the right combination for you may take a little experimentation to discover. When treating head lice, wash all bedding, towels, and clothing to kill bugs which may still exist. Always remember that people in all walks of life everywhere experience this same common problem, so it's not just you.