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2. Treatment of human lice - Wikipedia

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   The treatment of human lice is the removal of head lice parasites from human hair. It has been debated and studied for centuries. It has been debated and studied for centuries. However, the number of cases of human louse infestations (or pediculosis ) has increased worldwide since the mid-1960s, reaching hundreds of millions annually. [ 1 ]

3. 5 important things to know about lice — and why it’s OK to ...

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   Head lice are about 2 to 3 millimeters long, ... active lice and nits are removed in the first round of topical treatments, though 20% to 30% can survive the initial treatment." Anyone can get lice.

4. Pediculosis - Wikipedia

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   The CDC estimates that 6 to 12 million children aged 3 to 11 get lice every year. [6] Females aged 3–12 years are most commonly infested. [7] Those of African descent rarely experience infestation due to differences in hair texture. [7] Head lice are spread through direct head-to-head contact with an infested person.

5. Head lice infestation - Wikipedia

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   Head lice infestation, also known as pediculosis capitis, is the infection of the head hair and scalp by the head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis). [6] Itching from lice bites is common. [ 5 ] During a person's first infection, the itch may not develop for up to six weeks. [ 5 ]

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7. Talk:Head louse - Wikipedia

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   In my opinion based on my life's observations I believe that the natural oils in human hair that in many modern day societies is viewed as something that must be washed out with shampoo in order to maintain a good personal hygiene can help prevent head lice infestations as the natural oil is a more difficult environment for the head lice to ...