Debunking Lice Myths: Lice Don’t Care About Cleanliness

There is a stigma and fear associated with human head lice. One of the biggest misconceptions about lice is that they only infest dirty hair or homes. This couldn't be further from the truth. Head lice like a clean scalp (free of product) as they are trying to smell and feed on the blood in your scalp—they also want a warm scalp to lay their eggs. It's time we stop associating lice with poor hygiene.

Lice are spread through close contact or by sharing personal items like brushes or hats. If your child has lice, it doesn't mean they're dirty. It just means they were in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Takeaway: Lice can happen to anyone! If you have hair on your head and blood in your body, you could get lice. Lice is also very common as they are increasingly pesticide resistant. The key is to treat lice quickly with a safe and effective product and avoid sharing personal items.

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