Nits and lice videos
Granskad av Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGPAuthored by Lawrence HigginsUrsprungligen publicerad 26 Jun 2025
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Welcome to our nits and lice video hub. Whether you’re dealing with a stubborn case of head lice, wondering how to spot nits, or not quite sure what pubic lice are, our videos give you the facts, tips, and treatment options—all in one place.
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Gnetter
Gnetter are tiny, sticky eggs that are left after a lice hatches. They look similar to dandruff but are more difficult to get rid of.
What are nits?
What is the life cycle of a nit?
How can you tell the difference between nits and dandruff?
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Tillbaka till innehållHead lice are tiny bugs that live on your scalp — they are common in children. They can be treated with OTC (over-the-counter) treatment that is usually in the form of a shampoo, and by using a lice comb.
How do you look for lice?
How do you know if your child has lice?
How do lice spread from one person to another?
Can head lice live in bedding?
Can head lice live in hats?
Can head lice live on pillows?
Can lice eggs hatch after being treated?
Which head lice treatment is most effective?
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Pubic lice
Tillbaka till innehållPubic lice, sometimes called “crabs,” are tiny bugs that live on coarse body hair and cause itching. They’re usually easy to get rid of with special medicated creams or shampoos that you can get from your doctor.
What are the symptoms of pubic lice?
How can you treat pubic lice?
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Lawrence Higgins
Managing editor
BSc, Post Graduate Diploma
As managing editor of Patient.info Lawrence looks after all of our features and is a member of the Guild of Health Writers.
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Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP
General Practitioner, Medical Author
MBBS, MRCGP, MRCP (Paediatrics), DCH
Dr Colin Tidy is an NHS Doctor, based in Oxfordshire.
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26 Jun 2025 | Ursprungligen publicerad
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