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An area with extremely sparse literature, our purpose is to inform the development of more effective programs to control head lice.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Methods\u2002<\/jats:bold> We asked \u201cwhat were your feelings upon discovery of head lice?\u201d as part of a study exploring the experience of those treating head lice. A short questionnaire was available via the authors\u2019 head lice information internet site. A total of 294 eligible responses were collected over several months and analyzed, supported by QSR N6.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Results\u2002<\/jats:bold> The predominantly female (90\u00b79%) respondents were residents of Australia (56\u00b71%), USA (20\u00b74%), Canada (7\u00b72%), or UK (4\u00b74%), and working full\u2010time (43\u00b70%) or part\u2010time (34\u00b72%). Reactions and feelings fell into three categories: strong (<jats:italic>n\u2003<\/jats:italic>=\u2003320; 79% of all stated emotions), mediocre (<jats:italic>n\u2003<\/jats:italic>=\u200356; 20%), and neutral (<jats:italic>n\u2003<\/jats:italic>=\u200329; 9\u00b78%). There were no positive emotions.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Comment\u2002<\/jats:bold> The significant negative reaction was expected. The range of feeling expressed demonstrates the stigma held for these ectoparasites within western market economies. This contrasts with conceptions of head lice in traditional societies. The negative social effects of this perception create more problematic issues than the infection itself; these include quarantine, overtreatment, and a potentially negative psychological impact. 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