Will head lice eventually die off on their own if ignored?

No. Head lice are parasites that rely entirely on a human host for warmth and food (blood). Without intervention, the female louse will continue to lay eggs daily, and the cycle will repeat indefinitely. They do not have a 'season' where they disappear, and they do not leave a host unless they transition to another person through head-to-head contact.

Can regular hair washing or swimming kill a lice infestation?

Unfortunately, no. Lice can survive underwater for several hours and are resistant to the chlorine found in swimming pools. They also have a very strong grip on the hair shaft, meaning regular shampoo and water won't wash them away. To truly remove them, you must physically extract the nits and bugs using a specialized professional lice comb.

How long does it take for a few lice to become a major infestation?

It happens faster than you think. A single female louse lays about 10 eggs a day, which hatch in about a week. In just 21 days, those newly hatched lice are ready to lay their own eggs. What starts as a couple of bugs can turn into hundreds of nits within a month if the lifecycle isn't interrupted by proper treatment.

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