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10Nov2023
Wondering why you are still struggling with lice?
Still struggling with lice? There could be a lot of reasons why you are still dealing with these pesky bugs. One of the reasons why you might still be trying to remove you or your loved ones lice is because of OTP (over the counter products). When it comes to lice, not all products are […]
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04Jun2020
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Now available! IN STORE Orange Cross Lice Removal Mint Spray (LICE PREVENTION) Orange Cross Lice Removal Mint Shampoo (LICE PREVENTION) Orange Cross Lice Removal Mint Conditioner (LICE PREVENTION) Orange Cross Lice Removal Mousse (LICE TREATMENT)
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31May2020
A brief history of lice
Louse: a type of small insect that lives on the bodies of people or animals; a bad or cruel person (Merriam-Webster) Head lice have been around for a long time. Genetic studies suggest that lice developed about 1.68 million years before homo sapiens emerged, and that they started their relationships with humans about the same time […]
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28May2020
WHAT ARE LICE?
The louse (plural: lice) is a parasite that attaches itself to human hair and feeds on human blood. The most prevalent kind of lice is head lice. An infestation with head lice is medically known as Pediculosis capitis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that up to 12 million lice infestationsTrusted Source […]
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27May2020
DIAGNOSIS
Misdiagnosis of head lice infestation is common. The diagnosis of head lice infestation is best made by finding a live nymph or adult louse on the scalp or hair of a person. Because adult and nymph lice are very small, move quickly, and avoid light, they may be difficult to find. Use of a fine-toothed […]
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26May2020
PREVENTION & CONTROL
Head lice are spread most commonly by direct head-to-head (hair-to-hair) contact. However, much less frequently they are spread by sharing clothing or belongings onto which lice have crawled or nits attached to shed hairs may have fallen. The risk of getting infested by a louse that has fallen onto a carpet or furniture is very […]
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25May2020
Epidemiology & Risk Factors
In the United States, infestation with head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) is most common among preschool- and elementary school-age children and their household members and caretakers. Head lice are not known to transmit disease; however, secondary bacterial infection of the skin resulting from scratching can occur with any lice infestation. Getting head lice is not […]
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06Jan2019
10 Incredible Benefits of Cuddling That Make You Want to Cuddle Now
10 Incredible Benefits of Cuddling That Make You Want to Cuddle Now It’s difficult to find time to relax in today’s hectic world. Many even sacrifice their time for intimacy to work more hours. But intimacy with others is one of the essential elements to make human beings happier. Cuddling is one of the easiest […]
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26May2018
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25May2018
Oldest lice comb
EVOLUTION Oldest Lice Combs in the Americas Discovered Traces of lice and lice eggs, as much as 800 years old, have been uncovered by archaeologists working in northern Chile By Matías A. Loewy on August 20, 2015
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