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Busting Lice Myths: Essential Prevention Tips for Parents and Beyond

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  Having owned a children's hair salon in Los Angeles, I've gained valuable insights, particularly about the misconceptions surrounding lice and who is susceptible to them. More importantly, I've discovered crucial preventive measures to ensure everyone's head stays lice-free. Lice Myths Debunked: Facts You Need to Know Lice do not discriminate based on cleanliness; they can infest anyone regardless of hygiene habits. Contrary to popular belief, lice do not jump or fly. They spread through direct head-to-head contact with an infested person. Sharing personal items like hats, brushes, or headphones can facilitate the transmission of lice but is not the sole means of contracting them. Lice are more common among children, primarily due to their close proximity in school settings, but adults can also get lice. Lice infestations have nothing to do with socioeconomic status or geographic location; they can occur in any community. Pets cannot host human head lice; they are a s...