Meet strange man with thousands of Lice on his scalp and hair [Graphic]

Posted online, the video is a timely warning to what can happen if a louse infestation is left to fester untreated.

The man's scalp looks red raw in the video, with experts warning that many beasts piercing the skin with their blood-sucking bites would likely cause inflammation, severe pain and infection.

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The video has racked up more than 1.2 million views since it was posted on YouTube on September 8.

Reacting to the footage, one person said: "I have never seen lice before, watching this made me throw up..."

Another added: "Forget treatment, shave your head already."

Many questioned why the man would allow the infestation to get so bad.

Watch the graphic video below.

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