What are nits and why do they make us itch?
From Imagine This by ABC Australia
November 11, 2025 · 12 min
About this episode
Nij explores what nits are and why they cause itching with medical entomologist Cameron Webb.
Nij has nits! But what are nits, and why do they make us itch? Medical entomologist Cameron Webb and the kids comb through Nij's head for a close-up look.
People in this episode
Guest: Cameron Webb
Topics covered
- nits
- itching
- medical entomology
- children's health
- head lice
Keywords
- nits
- itch
- Cameron Webb
- head lice
- children's health
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