Head lice infestation (also known as pediculosis capitis, nits or cooties) is the infection of the head hair and scalp by the head louse. Head lice are spread by direct contact with the hair of someone who is infected.
Animals such as cats and dogs do not play a role in transmission. Head lice feed only on human blood and are only able to survive on human head hair.
Nitin Ranjan
Consultant Dermatologist at Dermacosm
Dr Nitin Ranjan is a consultant dermatologist at Dermacosm clinic. He possesses more than 7 years of experience in diagnosing & treating all skin, hair, and nail diseases.