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How to Calculate How Long You’ve Had Lice

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Head lice are tiny parasitic insects that live close to the scalp and feed on human blood. While the first sign for most people is an itchy head, this symptom doesn’t come until about 4-6 weeks from the start of the infestation. This means that by the time you notice…

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Top 10 Myths About Head Lice – and the Facts!

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Head lice may be annoying but they are also largely misunderstood. By knowing your enemy, you can save yourself a lot of work and headache if you do end up with an infestation. Luckily, My Hair Helpers is here to educate you on what lice can and can’t do and…

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What are the Different Types of Human Lice?

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Believe it or not, there are thousands of species of lice. Nearly 5,000 have been identified, but only three affect humans: body lice, pubic lice and head lice. All three live externally on human hosts, and without one, they’ll only live for a day or two. Of these, body lice…

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Do Head Lice Spread Disease to Humans?

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One of the biggest misconceptions about head lice is that they can transmit disease to humans. But you will be happy to know that this is NOT true – at least for lice that live on the head. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that head lice are…

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How to Tell Your Friends That Your Child Has Head Lice

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Head lice are extremely common. Between 6 and 12 million people, mostly children, get them every year. But this doesn’t stop the misinformation from spreading. Even with the internet, many people still believe these pests only happen to ‘dirty’ people. This couldn’t be further from the truth.  Unfortunately, the misinformation…

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Best Ways to Lower Your Odds for Getting Lice

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Head lice are a common problem for kids across the globe. It’s estimated that 6-12 million kids get lice every year, and despite the myths, these parasites do not pick and choose their victims. Lice must feed off human blood so they do not assess each child for their cleanliness…

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5 Places Where Your Child Can Pick Up Head Lice

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Head lice are not uncommon, but that still doesn’t make them fun to deal with. These annoying pests primarily live on the human scalp, causing 6-11 million infestations every year in children. Fortunately, lice aren’t too durable. They can’t jump, run or fly and they can only live off a…

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