06/17/2026
Still finding white specks in the hair after lice treatment?
Before you panic, they may simply be old, empty egg casings.
Many parents are surprised to learn that dead nits can remain attached to the hair long after the lice are gone. As the hair grows, those empty casings gradually move farther away from the scalp and can sometimes be mistaken for a new infestation.
In this article, I explain:
• How to tell old nits from active eggs
• Why empty casings can stay in the hair
• When you should be concerned
• When you can finally stop worrying
Sometimes those “nits” are about as alive as my houseplants. 🌱
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