As per the CDC, around 6 million to 12 million lice infestations happen on annual basis in America in the age group between three and 11. Generally, teenagers do not get lice, but medical experts have been seeing rise in this section as well and they have blamed the rise on selfies.

Pediatrician Sharon Rink in Wisconsin said that teenagers do not share stuff like hats or clips, so there is reduced risk of lice infestation in them. It can be transmitted if heads are touching and that is what happening during selfie sessions.

Rink gave an example, a teenager asks a group of his friends to pose together for a quick Instagram selfie. People come together, creating a comforting situation for parasites to easily transmit to other teens' heads.

But lice expert Katie Shepherd and founder of the Shepherd Institute for Lice Solutions said that real reasons are schools that are not proactive enough, crappy treatments and teens hanging out together in proximity.

"Lice can move 9 inches in a minute's time. They don't jump or fly, but they can make the transition from person to person quickly", affirmed Shepherd.

One of the experts said that a rise has been in older kids having lice infestation than five years ago and blames it to 'social media lice'. It is always best to tell neighbors and friends if child is having lice. The CDC has suggested parents to use lotions, shampoos and medications in the case of head lice for their children.