Head lice.
The now-infamous group selfie has led to more head-rubbing than ever before, apparently with a less-than-pleasant side effect. "Teens are sticking their heads together every day," says California lice expert Marcy McQuillan. And she's not talking about team work. McQuillan says she's seen a huge increase in cases of lice this year, especially among teens. The little critters must be having a field day jumping from head to head while unsuspecting teens stare at the camera making faces. I hate to make light of such a serious epidemic, but some of this expert's quotes are priceless.
"Selfies are fun, but the consequences are real."
I could see that line plastered across some PSA with a picture of a girl itching her head and wearing a showercap.
But don't abandon selfies just yet. This "expert" is only one person making these claims, which are backed up by pure observation. All of this publicity might not hurt her two "Nitless Noggins" lice-treatment centers, either. Other doctors are more dubious about the connection, saying it normally takes more than the typical 10 seconds needed to snap a selfie for transmission to occur. Whether or not selfies are to blame, it never hurts to play it safe. The next time you pose for a selfie, use protection.
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