Did Chlorine Kill Lice?

Chlorine levels found in pool water do not kill head lice. Head lice may be spread by sharing towels or other items that have been in contact with an infested person's hair, although such spread is uncommon.

Can pool chlorine kill lice?

Chlorine can't kill head lice. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also report that swimming in a chlorinated pool won't kill lice. Not only are lice able to survive pool water, but they also firmly grip human hair when a person goes under water.

What kills lice immediately?

Permethrin kills live lice but not unhatched eggs. Permethrin may continue to kill newly hatched lice for several days after treatment. A second treatment often is necessary on day 9 to kill any newly hatched lice before they can produce new eggs. Permethrin is approved for use on children 2 months of age and older.