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Busting common myths about head lice — and why they're here to stay

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Published April 12, 2026 at 7:09 AM CDT

Humanity's itchy little nuisance resists common pesticides and drives parents crazy. Will we ever be rid of head lice? Doctors say it's unlikely.

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