Divide the hair into small sections, and begin by placing the comb near the scalp. Use either a regular fine tooth comb, or a lice comb, and comb through each section of hair, from close to the scalp to the ends. Comb through each section more than once. Lice combs are available at drug stores. They are smaller than a regular comb, but the teeth in the comb are much closer together to more easily search for lice and nits. As you finish combing a section of the wet hair, use a clip to separate it from the hair you have not yet examined. Comb through each divided section of hair, examining the comb after each pass through the hair. These areas are places where adult lice and nits are commonly found. If you see something moving, try to catch it between your thumb and forefinger, then tape it to a piece of white paper so you can examine it more closely. It may be helpful to compare what you have found to documented pictures of lice. Catching a louse with your fingers is not dangerous. By doing this, you can confirm that the person you are examining does have a lice infestation. People of all ages have stuff that gets caught in their hair. Combing through someone’s hair so carefully is likely to reveal dandruff, knotted hair, fabric, and other small things that get lodged in their hair. Nits will not easily comb out since they are cemented to the hair. Use your magnifying glass to examine small things found as you comb through their hair to be sure. Clearly this is not as easy task, so try to get some help if possible. If you decide to check your own hair by yourself, then follow the same basic steps. Everyone in a household with one infested person should be checked for lice. Lice and nits can be seen on wet or dry hair, but examining yourself for lice may be easier with your hair wet. Bathroom lighting is often brighter than the lights in other rooms, plus you will be relying on the bathroom mirrors. If needed, use a small lamp for added light. You will need to closely examine the areas behind and around your ears. Use clips to hold your hair back, and position the hand mirror so you can clearly see the areas you need to examine. Look closely for anything crawling, and for nits or nit casings attached to your hair in this area. To best examine your own hair, you will need to separate sections and comb through them several times. Examine the comb thoroughly after each pass through your hair. Continue to use clips the separate the hair you have already examined. Remember to focus on the area around your ears and at the base of your neck. Examining your own hair for lice is difficult, so focusing on the most likely places may help you to determine if you have a lice infestation. You may want to use a magnifying glass to examine the comb each time you pass it through your hair. Identify dandruff, tangled hair, fabric, and other items carefully. Small, seed-like, casings will be firmly attached and will be difficult to remove, likely removing the hair follicle with it as you pass the comb through. This will allow you to closely examine what is pulled out and what remains in the comb, to determine if you have lice or nits in your hair.
ابدأ بتقسيم الشعر المبلل. استمر بالتمشيط عبر أجزاء الشعر. تفقد المنطقة حول الأذنين وعند الرقبة بحرص. التقط القمل الحي بين أصابعك. لا تخلط قشرة الرأس بالقمل أو بيضه. تفقد وجود القمل في شعرك. بلل شعرك. تأكد من توافر مصدرٍ جيدٍ للإضاءة. استخدم مرآة لليد. اختر وضعية للمرآة تمكنك من رؤية أسفل عنقك. استخدم مشطًا عاديًا أو مشطًا للقمل. تفحص المشط جيدًا.