Head Lice Education 101
A lice infestation (pediculosis) can make you feel like your head is crawling with a million lice. But the number of lice usually found on a person’s scalp is actually very small. It can be hard to see head lice, let alone count them. But estimating the breadth and duration of an infestation can help…
Read MoreHow do you get lice? Here’s who is most susceptible, and the truth about how it spreads
If you’ve ever parented elementary school-aged children, you know that a call you want to avoid is one from the school nurse notifying you that your child has been exposed to head lice. If such a call has already come, take comfort in knowing you’re not alone. “There are between 6 to 12 million infestations of head lice each…
Read MoreHead Lice DNA Can Reveal Details About First Americans
Head lice have been constant, if unwanted, human companions for as long as our species has been around. Evidence of this ancient connection includes a 10,000-year-old-louse found on human remains at an archaeological site in Brazil and an inscription on a 3,700-year-old ivory lice comb that might be the oldest known sentence written with an…
Read MoreHow a Facebook post can spread misinformation about a lice outbreak
The power of social media can be amazing, but it can also be a curse. For example, a rumor spread throughout Facebook alleging a lice outbreak at a popular Waterpark in Corpus Christi, Texas. It wasn’t true. “I clicked on the post and I read it and it didn’t seem quite right. It didn’t seem…
Read MoreHEAD Lice Size
Lice eggs (called nits because they are glued to the hair strand) are so small they look just like tiny specks. You’ll find them attached to individual hair shafts about a quarter inch off the scalp. You can see them with the naked eye, but unless you’ve seen them before, you may mistake them for…
Read MoreSeptember is Head Lice Prevention Month
September 3, 2023 As the back-to-school season approaches, families are gearing up for a fresh start and exciting learning experiences. However, amidst all the excitement, there’s a concern that often creeps into the minds of parents and caregivers – head lice infestations. September, designated as Head Lice Prevention Month, presents the perfect opportunity to raise…
Read MoreMom refuses to get rid of her daughter’s head lice because she’s vegan
Usually, when your child gets head lice, you desperately try every method to try and kill them, ASAP. But one Aussie mom has taken the opposite approach — she doesn’t want to harm the nits AT ALL. And her bizarre reasoning will leave you scratching your head… (are you doing it yet? Same.) According to a concerned…
Read MoreBrief History of Head Lice
Beginning somewhere around 13 million years ago, specific species began to evolve to affect only humans. Pediculus lice are among oldest human parasites and have a long history of association with humans. They accompanied early Homo groups as they migrated out of Africa. As such they represent good markers for tracking human history. About 42,000 to 72,000…
Read MoreDo I Have Lice or am I Paranoid?
Have you ever had that itchy feeling and started imagining that you might have lice? Feeling paranoid about such things is natural, but there are ways to determine whether there’s a problem. Learning some common signs of lice infestation and how to check for them properly can ease your worries and help you take the…
Read MoreStars-they are just like us. James Van Der Beek Reveals His Six Kids Are Dealing with a Head Lice Breakout
A recent Instagram post from Dawson’s Creek alum James Van Der Beek has the actor sharing a photo of his six children-Olivia, 12, Jushua 11, Annabel, 9, Emilia, 7, Gwendolyn, 4, and Jeremiah, 16 months-who he shares with his wife Kimberly Van Der Beek. The towheaded crew is standing in height order in their backyard,…
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