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Am I being paranoid about head lice?

My son's best friend's little sister was sent home from school today with lice. So far, his friend is lice-free, but am I being paranoid for treating my kids anyway? My stepdaughter had lice a few years ago and it was a nightmare.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    It's ok to be a little bit cautious but as long as your prepared you don't have to fear as much

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Ugh!! It is a nightmare!!I had it four times!!!

    But see thats because people who wash their hair often get it because lice like clean hair to grab on too.

    Well anyways I would arr on the side of caution because it

    goes around fast. My friend was a teacher and she actually saw the lice jumping from head to head, I know gross. So no you not.

    Good Luck! And eww!

  • 1 decade ago

    nope. I am the same way too. After you do the who lice shampoo and cleaning, send the kids out of the house with slicked hair, use anything ,gel, hair products.... the more that is in there, the less change the lice can adhere to the hair.

  • 1 decade ago

    Do not treat unless there is a reason too, lice shampoos contain pesticides, and you do not want this poured on your body unless there is a need. Teach the kids not to share head wear, brushes, and you will be Fine.

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  • IMO
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Yes, you are being paranoid. You shouldn't use those chemicals on your kids unless it is really essential. They won't kill something that isn't there.

    If you want to do something, you could use tea tree oil or something, but using a lice treatment when it is unnecessary is really, in your words, paranoid.

  • 1 decade ago

    yes be paradiod.

    the girl whose mom was paranoid today and yesterday didn't get it

    if htey do get it, just treat it. no big deal

    you can treat it it wont hurt.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    it's normal! you should keep your daughter clean clean clean because you'll have to cut your daughter hair bald and now you wouldn't want her bald would you? hehe

  • 1 decade ago

    stay clean

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