How to treat a case of head lice

Lice are tiny, wingless, parasitic insects that feed on your blood. Lice spread easily through close personal contact and by sharing belongings. Learn about the different treatments for lice in this medical how-to video and decide which one is right for you.

Take Action
Contact your doctor if you find lice in your scalp
Wash any clothing or bed linen with hot water
Vacuum your carpet regularly
Place anything that can't be washed in an air tight bag for two weeks to kill the lice
Remember to inform the school or daycare c

About this Author
Dr. Susan McGladdery is a medical graduate from Oxford University in the UK and has a Master's Degree in Medical Sciences from Cambridge University. She has been a member of the Royal College of Physicians since 1991 and a member of the American Academy of Urgent Care since 2006. She trained as a Family Physician in the UK in Oxford and then in London. In a medical career that spans over 20 years, she has worked as a doctor in 5 countries on 3 continents and cared for patients from a multitude of different nationalities and backgrounds. Dr. McGladdery joined FirstMed Centers in mid 2002 and became Regional Medical Director in 2003.