Facts & Myths

Despite what we’ve heard in passing, there’s a lot of lice information out there that is just a myth. Here are a few Lice Myths vs Lice Facts…

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Myth:
Only dirty people get lice. Clean people do not.

Fact:
Anyone can get lice. Household cleanliness does not contribute to lice infestation.

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Myth:
Lice jump from head to head.

Fact:
Lice do not jump or fly. They only crawl from head to head.

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Myth:
Lice carry diseases.

Fact:
Lice do not carry diseases. They are a nuisance and not a health hazard.

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Myth:
Home remedies get rid of lice.

Fact:
Only thorough combing and nitpicking get rid of lice.

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Myth:
You have to throw away your brushes and burn your cloths.

Fact:
Lice can only live off of a human head for about 24 hours.