Do I still have head lice?

There's a possibility that it's psychological. After having an outbreak of head lice, it's common for people to continue having that itchy feeling, even after the lice are gone. Some people start to feel itchy just from talking about head lice.

Itching may continue for a while even after all lice are destroyed. This can happen because of a lingering allergic reaction to their bites. Try taking an antihistamine for the itching to see if that helps.

You might also have dried your scalp from the double dose of NIX. The chemicals can be harsh on a person's scalp, including drying out the skin.

If you are still using the nit comb a month after your infestation, you may be irritating your scalp which would easily cause the itchy feeling.

Lastly, you may want to find someone that can check your head for you; a neighbour, co-worker, public health nurse, walk-in clinic, free-clinic, etc...

Because you had an infestation a month ago, you want to make certain you don't have them again.

It's a lot of work to clean up all personal items, clothing, bedding, your living area, etc... If any eggs were missed during your original clean-up, it is possible you have been re-infested.

Before you consider re-treating yourself for head lice, be sure if you have it! Many people misdiagnose head lice and treat themselves or their children with chemicals unnecessarily.

Check the sites below for more details on treatment and prevention of head lice...