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How should long hair be checked for ticks?

Divide long hair into small sections under bright light, feel the scalp with fingertips and inspect behind the ears and along the hairline; a fine comb may help part hair.

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Short answer

Divide long hair into small sections under bright light, feel the scalp with fingertips and inspect behind the ears and along the hairline; a fine comb may help part hair.

At a glance

Divide long hair into small sections under bright light, feel the scalp with fingertips and inspect behind the ears and along the hairline; a fine comb may help part hair. Use a calm, systematic approach and follow current product, public-health or veterinary guidance for the country where the exposure occurred.

Key takeaways

• Divide long hair into small sections under bright light, feel the scalp with fingertips and inspect behind the ears and along the hairline; a fine comb may help part hair.

• Use a calm, systematic approach and follow current product, public-health or veterinary guidance for the country where the exposure occurred.

• Reliable identification and interpretation combine several observations; appearance or one field sign alone is rarely enough.

The important point

Divide long hair into small sections under bright light, feel the scalp with fingertips and inspect behind the ears and along the hairline; a fine comb may help part hair.