You’ll be surprised how common it is to be infected with head
lice. Also known as head louse, they aren’t prejudice to any
type of sex, colour, skin complexion, or age and it is an
international condition that anyone can suffer from. The
scientific name for them Pediculosis and it is caused by
parasites which are approximately the size of a grain of rice. A
common misconception is that they are the same as pubic lice or
body lice. This is not true. It is estimated that 1 in 10
children will become infected during their school years.
Children are at a higher risk of being infected with lice due to
the regular close contact made with other children. It is
important to accept, mentioned earlier, that lice can effect
anyone, especially those who are regularly in close contact with
people who are already infected. The sharing of hair implements
such as combs, brushes and hair clips can also make you a higher
risk. There is a common belief that due to the temperature made
with hair straighteners, that they don’t pr