Interesting Facts About Head Lice

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Interesting Facts About
Head Lice

From Schooltime® Products

Head lice, those tiny, wingless insects that live on the human scalp, have been a part of human history for thousands of years. Despite their small size, they have a significant impact on our lives, from the annoyance they cause to the fascinating insights they provide into human evolution and behavior. In this article, we will explore some intriguing facts about head lice, shedding light on their biology, history, and the various ways humans have dealt with them over the centuries.

Ancient Pests: Head lice have been found on mummies and in archaeological sites, indicating that they have been a human companion for thousands of years.
Lice Combs in History: Archaeologists have discovered lice combs dating back to ancient Egypt and Rome, showing that humans have been battling these pests for millennia.
Life Cycle: A head louse goes through three stages: egg (nit), nymph, and adult. The entire life cycle takes about 30 days.
Transmission: Head lice are primarily spread through direct head-to-head contact. They can walk or run but cannot jump or fly.
Species Specific: Head lice are species-specific, meaning they only infest humans.A person cannot “catch” headlice from a pet? Human lice stay with humans, and pet/animal lice stay with pets.
Finding Nits in Your Hair: This does not mean there is an active lice infestation. These nits may be dried and old. Most nits found in the hair further than 1/4″ from the scalp have already hatched or will never hatch.
Resistance to Treatments: Over time, head lice have developed resistance to some common chemical treatments, making them harder to eliminate.
Social Stigma: Despite being a common issue, head lice infestations often carry a social stigma, leading to embarrassment and stress for those affected.
Lice and Hygiene: Having head lice is not a sign of poor hygiene. Lice can infest anyone, regardless of how clean their hair is.
Co-Evolution with Humans: Head lice have co-evolved with humans, and studying them can provide insights into human migration and evolution.
Prevention in Shared Spaces: Staying in hostels or hotels can increase the risk of lice infestations, so it’s important to take preventive measures like avoiding shared hair accessories and bedding.
Breaking the Cycle: To effectively break the cycle of head lice infestations, it’s crucial to treat all affected family members simultaneously and follow up with thorough cleaning of personal items and living spaces.

A few more Lice Factoids

Nits are laid near the scalp because when baby lice hatch they must be near to their blood meal at the scalp surface.
Some people do not have symptoms of itching even though they may be infested with headlice? Some people do not have an allergy to the lice bites.
Lice do not leave the head unless they accidentally fall out or are washed out?
Lice will die within 24 hours of being off of a scalp? Nits can remain viable (hatchable) for several weeks.
Combing Schooltime® Lice Shampoo through the hair using a regular hair comb right before the final rinse will help remove nits and lice? Using a nit comb will assure hair is 100% clear.
After the hair is clean of lice, Schooltime® Shampoo can be used as a regular shampoo 2 times per week (a small amount lathered on wet hair as a family shampoo) to help the hair remain clear of lice. This has been clinically tested and proven.

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