{"id":10565,"date":"2026-04-15T04:43:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T04:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/she.sa\/%d8%ad%d9%82%d8%a7%d8%a6%d9%82-%d8%b9%d9%86-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%82%d9%85%d9%84\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T07:34:03","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T07:34:03","slug":"lice-facts-and-myths","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/she.sa\/en\/lice-facts-and-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"Facts about lice"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Facts About Head Lice and Common Misconceptions<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Head lice are often surrounded by many myths and incorrect pieces of information that spread among people without scientific basis, causing unnecessary concern and confusion among parents. <\/span>In this page, we highlight the most important facts about head lice and clarify the most common misconceptions.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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First: Facts About Head Lice<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Where do head lice live?<\/div><\/span>

Head lice live on the scalp and feed on human blood. They cannot survive for long outside the scalp.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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How do head lice spread?<\/div><\/span>

Head lice spread mainly through direct head-to-head contact, especially among children during play.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Can head lice survive long outside the scalp?<\/div><\/span>

No, head lice cannot survive for more than 24 hours away from the scalp.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Can head lice affect everyone?<\/div><\/span>

Yes, head lice can affect both children and adults, especially within the same household.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Are human lice different from animal lice?<\/div><\/span>

Yes, human lice are different. Each type of lice lives on a specific host, so lice do not transfer between humans and animals.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Can head lice be seen with the naked eye?<\/div><\/span>

Yes, head lice can be seen, but they are very small and move quickly, making them difficult to notice.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Do head lice always cause itching?<\/div><\/span>

Not always. Some people may not experience itching, especially in the early stages.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Who is most likely to get head lice?<\/div><\/span>

Children are more likely to get head lice, especially in schools, due to close contact. It can also spread to family members.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t

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Has technology and devices contributed to the spread of head lice?<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Yes, technology and social media may indirectly contribute to the spread of head lice. When children sit close to each other for long periods\u2014such as while using tablets or watching content together\u2014the likelihood of head-to-head contact increases, which can lead to transmission.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Second: Common Misconceptions About Head Lice<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Lice fly or jump<\/div><\/span>

Lice do not fly or jump, but are only transmitted by contact between the head of a healthy person and the head of an infected person.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Lice appear due to lack of hygiene<\/div><\/span>

Lice have nothing to do with personal hygiene, and can infect anyone, no matter what level of hair care they have.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Lice live in clothing or bedding for long periods of time<\/div><\/span>

Lice can't live outside the scalp for more than 24 hours, so bedding or clothing is rarely a direct cause of infection.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Hair dye or hair color kills lice once and for all<\/div><\/span>

Heat or chemicals may affect some lice, but they don't kill the nits, leading to re-infestation.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u00a0Lice only affect children<\/div><\/span>

Lice can infest adults as well, especially when there is an infected child in the home.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Lice make hair thicker or thicker<\/div><\/span>

There is no scientific connection between lice infestation and increased hair density or proliferation. Lice are parasitic insects that live on the scalp and feed on blood, and do not contribute to the stimulation or growth of hair follicles.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Henna is a remedy for lice<\/div><\/span>

Henna is not an approved treatment for lice and may only provide temporary improvement. It doesn't eliminate the nits, causing the lice to return after a short period of time.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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\u00a0House cleaning requires careful sanitization and powerful pesticides<\/div><\/span>

Housecleaning doesn't require pesticides or excessive sanitizing, as lice don't live on household surfaces. A simple cleaning and washing of recently used items will suffice, with a focus on treating the infested person.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t

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