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Unlike the body louse, the head louse isn’t known to spread disease.
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oregonlive,
28 Nov. 2021
Scientifically known as pediculosis capitis, head lice aren't contracted as a result of slacking on your personal hygiene practices.
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Rebecca Dancer,
Allure,
8 Nov. 2019
The medication for head lice, called pediculicide, should be applied according to the instructions, per the CDC.
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Sarah Bradley,
Health.com,
24 Oct. 2019
Since clothing lice evolved from head louse ancestors once humans adopted clothing, dating the emergence of clothing lice may provide more specific estimates of the origin of clothing use.
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Razib Khan,
Discover Magazine,
9 Sep. 2010
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oregonlive,
28 Nov. 2021
Scientifically known as pediculosis capitis, head lice aren't contracted as a result of slacking on your personal hygiene practices.
—
Rebecca Dancer,
Allure,
8 Nov. 2019
The medication for head lice, called pediculicide, should be applied according to the instructions, per the CDC.
—
Sarah Bradley,
Health.com,
24 Oct. 2019
Since clothing lice evolved from head louse ancestors once humans adopted clothing, dating the emergence of clothing lice may provide more specific estimates of the origin of clothing use.
—
Razib Khan,
Discover Magazine,
9 Sep. 2010
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“Head louse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/head%20louse. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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