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Fact and Fiction about Head Lice
A head louse is a tiny insect that clings to the hair and sucks blood from the scalp causing itching and irritation.
Parents not only worry about their children catching head lice, but also about the treatment!
Here are the top 4 myths about head lice and the truth:
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The Truth:
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Only children with dirty hair get head lice.
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No, head lice are a common problem that can affect anyone. They will not choose one hair type over another but do prefer to breed on clean hair. |
Head lice fly from person to person.
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Head lice don’t have wings and can’t fly. They walk from head to head when heads touch. |
| You should use a head louse treatment regularly to prevent lice. |
Don’t treat unless you are sure you have head lice.
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| The first sign of head lice is an itchy scalp. |
Only about one in five people with head lice suffer with an itchy scalp. Regularly checking the scalp is the best way to see if your child has head lice. |
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Simple facts about Head Lice >>
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