Head Lice Facts
Girls seem to be more prone to head lice than boys. Researchers think this is because girls are more likely to put their heads together when they are playing or working.
The lice are usually passed on via head to head contact. However, head lice cannot survive for long when away from the scalp and those found away from the head are usually dying. Head lice can be found in all types and lengths of hair. It is a common mistake to associate head lice with dirty hair. They are equally happy living in clean hair.
