Where Do Head Lice Come From?

Head lice are tiny, crawling insects that are a major health concern. They are easily spread by human contact. The most effective way to prevent them is to keep them away from your hair and scalp. However, preventing them is not always easy. You must be vigilant and follow proper hygiene practices to avoid acquiring them.

Although head lice are common worldwide, they are especially common in pre-school and elementary schoolchildren. They can be transferred from head-to-head contact and from person to person via shared personal items. Pets are not known to transmit head lice. If you suspect you have head lice, consult a doctor as soon as possible.

Lice travel by crawling, and they may latch onto your clothing or hair. They can’t survive for more than 24 hours without human blood, so they are most likely to spread through head-to-head contact. However, they can also be spread via personal items such as hairbrushes, clothing, and towels.

Once you have diagnosed lice, you can use a safe and effective treatment. An AirAlle(r) treatment kills both live lice and their eggs. Lice eggs are laid by adult female lice. They will hatch into nymphs within one week and mature into adult lice in another week.