The 5 False Beliefs of Head Lice You Need to Know

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by Pursuedbybear

Part of the "gross" reaction surrounding head lice is from the false beliefs that many people have about head lice.  Accurate information is always the best way to conquer fear and discomfort,so let's get started by putting and end to these 5 false beliefs of head lice.

False Belief #1 - Head Lice infestation is directly related to the personal hygiene of the individual or home environment.

This is absolutely not true. Head lice are totally dependent on humans for their survival so they will attach to anyone who is available.  Since children between the ages of 6 and 12 are in the process of developing "personal space" they are usually the ones to "catch the bug".  Play environments, sleep overs, sharing of personal items all support the lice methods of spreading, by close human contact.

False Belief #2 - Domestic pets are carriers of lice and can pass them on to their owners.

Wrong again. Lice are human specific and cannot survive on any other host.  They need human blood to survive and without it will die within 48 hours. No need to stress your pets with pesticide sprays and soaps, they are innocent.

False Belief #3 - Lice carry diseases.

This is partially true in that history tells us that lice were believed to carry plague type diseases,  but contemporary science has proven other wise.  However, scalp infections can be a valid concern as a result of the constant scratching the child may be doing to releave the "itchy" feeling as the lice feed and crawl on the head.  The American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education writes:

"A [person] may notice open sores on the head where the fingernails have penetrated the skin.  If they become secondarily infected with staph and/or strep, they are said to have undergone "impetiginization." these lesions may be more or less parallel in arrangement, caused by simultaneous penetration from several scratching fingernails, a phenomenon known as "railroad tracking." Occasionally, a patient is so heavily infested with head lice that systemic symptoms occur.  They include enlarged posterior cervical lymph noes, fever, anorexia, and malaise.  These patients should be referred to a physician to evaluate the need for an antibiotic/antibacterial prescription."

False Belief #4 - Lice "jump" like fleas to get around.

Nope, not true. Lice cannot jump, but they can move very fast.  They also, do not fly, leap or swim.  Lice move their homes from person to person when two people are touching.  They can be sitting close together on a play ground or listening to each other's ear pods on the playground. Anything of a personal nature that is shared or exchanged can be the vehicle lice use to move to another head.  Something or someone must be touching, it's as simple as that.

False Belief #5 - Lice are easy to get rid of.

Wrong!  Lice are very small and very fast. This combination makes them hard to eradicate  and may take several attempts and frequent maintenance checks before they are totally gone from the head. The secret to extermination is to not get them at all. 

Talk to your children about what not to do or share with classmates.  There is a wonderfully, kid friendly book that uses illustrations and rhymes to tell a story about a little girl who gets head lice from school and what she and her family do about it.  It's designed to be instructional but written to be read like a bed story. Visit Head Lice Control for more information.

Sue Krippner is a educator and writer but most importantly the mother of 4 and the grandmother of 12. She believes that when it comes the safety and health of kids, no subject is off limits. When her son was discovered with head lice...it was not pleasant but an educational experience - for the whole family!

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