While the mention of head lice makes one’s scalp itch, these highly misunderstood, yet very successful, human parasites are not a public health crisis and do not cause disease.

While some pediatricians, school nurses and even the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) still offer conflicting, outdated information about the diagnosis and treatment of these parasites, the good news is that head lice are manageable and can be safely treated without pesticides.

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