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African-Americans and Head Lice. Now, lice are not racist, so they do not choose to breed only in the hair of Caucasians and not in that of the African-Americans. Thus, the answer to your question is, Yes, they can.But, the chances of Caucasians, Asians, or even Hispanics getting lice is far more than that of the African-Americans.ead lice are contagious and they can spread by various means, such as towels, pillow covers, or sometimes even by using the comb of an infected person. They usually occur in children from the age group of 3 to 12 years and it's specially the girls who have this problem because of their long hair.
Using a comb, separate hair into sections, and look along the strands all the way to the scalp. If you see small white or clear oval-shaped eggs then begin lice treatment. Also begin treatment if you see lice, which are black and small -- about the size of sesame seeds.An adult louse will be approximately 2 to 4 mm. Coat the hair with conditioner to make it easier to see the nits.ips & Warnings. 1  Examine each family member's hair to determine if the lice have spread. 2  To prevent spreading of lice, never share items that come in contact with the head, such as combs and hats. 3  Always be careful when using chemical products. 4  See your doctor if the treatments are not getting rid of the lice and nits.