Why do whites get lice but blacks don't?

Question

thats yucky!

Answer 1

That is not true. Where did you get that information from? All races can get lice. Why are some people answering this question racist? Stop calling black people N*ggers. I'm black and that offends me. How would you feel if I called you a white cracker? or white trash? I wouldn't call a white person that though, since I'm not racist, and since I'm part white. I don't smell bad and I'm not dirty. No race murders or rapes more than the others, so shut up!

Answer 2

Anyone with a head can get head lice. My husband NEVER gets it even if everyone else in the family has it. He is Native American, Swedish and English.

Answer 3

We do get lice but I heard lice doesn't like the oils we use in our hair. That maybe reduces the numbers. And our hair strands are triangular when dissected -not oval as one answerer said.

Answer 4

The curly shape of the hair follicle makes it difficult for lice to attach to the black hair shaft.

Answer 5

yea a black guy or woman can get lice it isnt hassle-free i dont comprehend they are people to. i heard a number of them wash their hair each 2 weeks in line with threat its the hair grease they use that help their hair to no longer get grimy speedy and moisture their hair alot of my friends are black yet they in no way ***** approximately hair lice in straight forward terms a million black guy or woman advised me their little sisters had hair lice

Answer 6

Black people can get lice. My cousin got lice as a child and she is black (both parents). Black people don't get lice as often because of the way our hair is shaped (oval) it is harder for the lice to grip. Also because of the oils that we tend to use in our hair. But black people can definitely get lice, which is why all school age children are screened regardless of race.

Answer 7

Anyone can get Lice!!

Introduction

Lice are tiny, wingless, parasitic insects that feed on your blood. This itchy infestation is easily spread — especially by school children — through close personal contact and by sharing personal belongings.

Several types of lice exist:

* Head lice. These lice develop on your scalp. They're easiest to see at the nape of your neck and over your ears. Small eggs (nits) produced by lice attach to your hair shafts. The eggs hatch in about one week, resulting in more lice.
* Body lice. These lice spend most of their time in the seams and folds of your clothing. Body lice are often spread by direct contact with infected clothing or bedding or with an infected person. In rare cases, body lice may carry diseases.
* Pubic lice. Commonly called crabs, these lice occur on the skin and hair of your pubic area and on eyelashes. Sexual contact or contact with infected clothing, bedding or even toilet seats can spread pubic lice.

You or your child can have good personal hygiene habits and still get lice. Unless treated properly, this vexing condition can become a recurring problem.Causes

You can get lice by coming into contact with either lice or their eggs. Eggs hatch in about one week. Lice can't fly or walk on the ground. They spread by:

* Head-to-head or body-to-body contact. This may occur as children or family members play or interact closely together.
* Close proximity of stored belongings. Storing clothing next to each other in closets, lockers or on side-by-side hooks at school, or storing personal items such as pillows, blankets, combs and stuffed toys in close proximity at home can permit lice to spread.
* Sharing items. These may include clothing, headphones, brushes, combs, hair decorations, towels, blankets, pillows and stuffed toys.
* Contact with contaminated furniture. Lying on a bed, sitting in furniture or even using a toilet seat recently used by someone infected with lice can spread them. Head lice live for up to two days off the body.
* Sexual contact. All three forms of lice can spread in this manner.

Answer 8

The lice like the texture of the white hair. They can hold on well.

Answer 9

Hmm. Yet another racist post. I think you klans wanna bees need to do more research and get a better education that they ones they teach you in your trailor trash areas.

Answer 10

Anybody can get lice and hair problems so quit being a racist. Roni said it best!