Why are itchy lice so tough to get rid of and how do they spread like wildfire?

How Lice Turn Your Hair Into Their Jungle Gym Deep Look

Premiered March 26, 2019
How Lice Turn Your Hair Into Their Jungle Gym

Why are itchy lice so tough to get rid of and how do they spread like wildfire? They have huge claws that hook on hair perfectly, as they crawl quickly from head to head.

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