A 21-year-old member asked:
how common is head lice in the us?
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Dr. Morris Westfried answered
45 years experience Dermatology
Endemic: More common on elementary age children. It will occur in pockets within a school or classroom .It will also occur in waves over time.
Answered on May 10, 2018
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Dr. Michael Tomeo answered
37 years experience Dermatology
Very common : We see it in many schools and pre-school facilities.
Answered on Oct 7, 2012
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