Yes. Lice treatment at home can miss live lice or nits, especially when the hair is not checked carefully or eggs remain attached to individual strands. Treating the visible lice is only part of the process. Nits can be difficult to see and even harder to remove with ordinary shampoo or a regular comb. For families dealing with a suspected head lice infestation, careful examination and thorough removal matter because leaving behind lice or viable nits can allow the problem to