3 Reasons Lice Removal is Extremely Important

Head lice, or Pediculus humanus capitis as it’s known medically, is an obligate ectoparasite of humans. By definition they are wingless insects that spend their entire lives on the human scalp and feed exclusively on human blood. It kind of goes without saying, but preventing and getting rid of lice if you do get them should be a pretty big concern to people. It’s unknown exactly how many people get head lice each year in the United States; however, an estimated six million to 12 million infestations occur each year among children three to 11 years of age in the …

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