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If i have head lice can they crawl into my ears? i'm scared they are gonna crawl in and lay eggs
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NO worries: Lice can crawl but they lay their eggs on hair shafts close to the scalp, no on skin.
Answered 6/9/2019
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Lice: only remain at places where there are appropriate hairs to lay their eggs. So, don't fret about ear lice.
Answered 6/9/2019
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