Do Head Lice Have Bones?

Head lice are a common problem for many children. You can easily pick them up by sharing bedding or clothes. They can also spread to other children by direct head-to-head contact. However, they do not spread from pets. If you suspect your child has head lice, you should first check your own head.

Head lice are small wingless insects that live in human hair. They lay eggs that hatch in seven to 11 days. Eggs are attached to hair shafts that are less than 1/4 of an inch from the scalp. After hatching, the nymphs grow into adult lice and live for 3 to 4 weeks. During this time, they lay up to 10 eggs per day.

Adult head lice are about the size of a sesame seed and have six legs. They are tan to grayish-white in color. Their color is darker if they live in dark hair. They can live for up to 30 days on a person’s head, but will die within a day or two if they are removed. Female lice can lay six eggs per day.

Lice are obligate ectoparasites on humans. They live close to the scalp and feed on blood several times daily. Unlike other ectoparasites, head lice cannot transmit disease.

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