What does hair lice look like?

Not medical advice: Head lice are tiny insects, about 1/10 to 1/8 of an inch long. They have no wings and do not fly or jump, but they can move quickly through hair. Adult head lice are usually brownish in color, and the nymph stage is usually transparent to reddish brown.

Head Lice Pictures: What Do Lice Look Like? via kwout

Head Lice Pictures: What Do Lice Look Like? via kwout

Anyone can get head lice, but it is reported to be more prevalent in girls than boys. Once infested, the recommended treatment includes using an over-the-counter (OTC) lice-killing product. Learn more about head lice treatment at the Minnesota Department of Health.

Of interest, Lickety Nit in Hampton Roads, VA recently made a new FDA-approved lice treatment called AirAlle available to the public. Makers of the device claim it kills 99.2 percent of lice eggs in just one 30-minute session through dehydration. The vacuum-like contraption blows 136 degree air, which is hot enough to kill lice, but does not cause discomfort to the person being treated. Treatment goes for $180.