Where do head lice come from?
Head lice have been around from time immemorial. There are nit combs to be found in museums that date back to the 1600s….even royalty in those days suffered with lice….if it makes you feel any better! If you have a problem with lice at the moment, you need to know that they can affect anyone of any walk of life regardless of personal hygiene standards.
I have never had lice before…now my entire family has them. Where do head lice come from?
Basically head lice come from head to head contact with others…which explains their prevalence amongst younger children (up to the age of 12 and especially girls with long hair) as children of this age are more likely to share toys and work in closer proximity in the classroom. They literally walk from one head to another as head lice do not have wings.
If your child has come home with little visitors you can consider the head lice have probably come from another child working close to them, playing with them or sharing hats, scarves etc. Lice do not live for long away from the scalp. However, you shouldn’t be complacent about this.
The most common way for lice to be passed around the family is by sharing hair brushes in quick succession or enjoying a cuddle with your child. If you know that someone in your family has lice, it is best to avoid sharing hairbrushes, towels scarves, hats and head to head cuddles until the problem has cleared. If your child has a head lice infestation, it is best to check the whole family for lice as they may have spread already.
If you have had a nasty shock with your child coming home with head lice, you need a quick and easy solution that is not going to cost a fortune (like over the counter head louse remedies). Head Lice No More represents just that solution. With household items going into the preparation, you can download this cheap ebook and be on your way to conquering this problem this evening. Once you know you have the little critters in the house you need to get rid of them fast before there is a head louse infestation.
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