Head Lice: What You Need to Know
Medically Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD on November 14, 2022
What Are Head Lice?
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They Mostly Affect Kids
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They Spread Through Direct Contact
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They’re Easy to Spot
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They May Not Cause Symptoms
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They Can Cause Allergies
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You Have to Treat Them
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There Are a Variety of Treatments
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Lice Removal Is Big Business
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How to Rid Your Home of Lice
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Home Remedies Can’t Hurt
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Use Fine-Toothed Combs
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Head Lice Myths
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Head Lice at School
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Guarding Against Head Lice
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Super Lice Are a Myth
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