Debunking Some Common Head Lice Myths

Misconceptions are malignant, especially when they concern healthcare. Not only do people end up making unnecessary judgments, but are held back on taking the appropriate measures to eradicate problems.

Like many other, the incredibly annoying problem of head lice seems to be no exception to being engulfed by a plethora of misconceptions.

Let’s Bust Some Myths

Adults and children around the globe are extremely frustrated by the unavoidable infestations of these pesky little critters, and last thing everyone needs is a slew of myths added to the mix of troubles.

Myth: Head Lice And Hygiene Go Together

This happens to be the most believed of the ridiculous lice-tales. Head lice do not care if your hair is clean or dirty. Head lice only care if your hair, more specifically your scalp, has an active supply of blood for them to feed on, and enough hair to shelter them.

Myth: You Have Head Lice When Your Scalp Itches

While the specifics of these myths are plausible enough, given that a definite sign of lice is the consistent itch in your scalp, not everyone with lice experiences that irritation. When these critters break your skin to feed on blood, lice saliva is excreted and causes the itching, unless you are not allergic to it, which is a viable possibility.

Myth: Head Lice Cause Harm To Your Health

Head lice are basically tiny, more irritating versions of leeches, with a few differences. Ignoring the fact that they colonize rapidly and induce itches in your scalp, they are basically harmless. Get rid of them, and it is as if they were never present in the first place.

Myth: Head Lice Live In/On Pillows, Sheets, Hairbrushes, Other Personal Items

As mentioned above, head lice care about nutrition and shelter in your hair. Without these, they cannot survive for more than a couple of days. Nonetheless, it is wise to be cautious in sharing hair brushes or pillows with someone who has lice. The transfer of lice is a possibility.

Myth: Lice Can Be Killed Off With That Age-Old Home Remedy

The fact that your home remedy is so ancient is exactly the problem. Lice have evolved, adapted to the effects of home remedies and even drugstore pesticides. They break out of their nitty-shells pre-prepared for countering your aunt’s old lice-killer solution, so save your time and hair, and limit the experimentation.

… And Bust Some Lice

At Lice Busters USA, we offer exceptional lice treatments. Our specialists are meticulous in their manual techniques of leeching out every critter and every nit from your hair. Not only that, but our methods are pesticide free and effective.

Visit our any of our lice clinics, or contact our experts at (800) 405-8201 to book a discrete in-home lice-busting appointment. Our lice removal services are available in Broward, Kendall, Miami and Plantation.

Bust the myths, and the lice!