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What Are Nits?

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Nits

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Many kids have had nasty nits. These are the eggs that head lice lay. A nit is smaller than a sesame seed and is firmly attached to a strand of hair.

A KidsHealth Education Partner Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

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