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Articles in Head Lice Control
  1. Ectoparasites Explained
  2. Head Lice Explained
  3. How Do I Identify Body Lice
  4. How Do I Know If My Child Has Head Lice
  5. How To Get Rid of Head Lice
  6. How To Stop Re-Infestation Of Head Lice
  7. Over The Counter Medicine To Kill Head Lice
  8. Prescription Medicine To Kill Head Lice
  9. What Do Body Lice Look Like
  10. What If I Can Not Get Rid Of Head Lice?

Head Lice Explained

Head Lice Explained

Head Lice Explained:

Also called Pediculus humanus capitis (peh-DICK-you-lus HUE-man-us CAP-ih-TUS), head lice are parasitic insects found on the heads of people. Having head lice is very common. However, there are no reliable data on how many people get head lice in the United States each year.

Anyone who comes in close contact (especially head-to-head contact) with someone who already has head lice is at greatest risk. Occasionally, head lice may be acquired from contact with clothing (such as hats, scarves, coats) or other personal items (such as brushes or towels) that belong to an infested person. Preschool and elementary-age children, 3-11, and their families are infested most often. Girls get head lice more often than boys, women more than men. In the United States, African-Americans rarely get head lice. Personal hygiene or cleanliness in the home or school has nothing to do with getting head lice.

PLEASE NOTE:IMPORTANT!

This fact sheet is for information only and is not meant to be used for self-diagnosis or as a substitute for consultation with a health care provider. If you have any questions about the disease described above or think that you may have a parasitic infection, consult a health care provider.