{"id":24750,"date":"2026-05-10T13:37:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T11:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/?p=24750"},"modified":"2026-05-10T13:50:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T11:50:06","slug":"head-lice-how-to-spot-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sereni-d.com\/en\/our-advice\/head-lice-how-to-spot-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Head lice or nits: how to spot them and tell if you have them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Head lice or nits? It\u2019s not always easy to tell! Many people confuse nits with dandruff or assume they don\u2019t have head lice because they can\u2019t see them moving. In this article, we explain how to tell the difference between the two and determine whether you really do have an infestation. With clear explanations and photos, you\u2019ll be able to identify the situation without making a mistake, and we\u2019ll also provide treatment advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Key information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u27a1\ufe0f A louse is a live insect that moves around in the hair, whereas a nit is an egg attached to a hair shaft.
\u27a1\ufe0fNits are immobile and very difficult to remove, unlike dandruff.
\u27a1\ufe0fLice are mainly found behind the ears, at the nape of the neck and close to the scalp.
\u27a1\ufe0fItching is common, but an infestation can be present without any symptoms.
\u27a1\ufe0fThe most reliable way to check for lice is to use a lice comb on wet hair.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Head lice or nits: what\u2019s the difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A louse is a living insect, whereas a nit is an egg.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a lot of confusion, particularly with dandruff or hair residue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The louse (living insect)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The head louse, also known as Pediculus humanus capitis<\/em><\/a>, is a small parasitic insect that lives on the scalp and feeds on blood. This condition is also referred to as \u201cscalp pediculosis\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n