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Parents Love Lice Clinics of America

Head lice are one of those things every parent HATES! We understand! Parents all over the country are relying upon Lice Clinics of America for support and results. We talked to parents who have dealt with the head lice hassle. The major common factor was that Lice Clinics of America provided the help they needed.

Here’s Why Parents Love Lice Clinics of America!

 

Parents Love Support –

Lice Clinics of America provide professionals who deal with head lice on a daily basis. We know head lice. How it hurts you, how to kill it, and how to help you get through it. Often times people come into clinics that might not understand what to look for and are wondering if they even have head lice. We can help! Even more, parents come to us that have dealt with the problem multiple times and really need the help to finally get rid of it. Our staff is able to talk you through the best options. We understand the frustration and angst that comes with head lice outbreaks.

 

Parents Don’t Feel Judged –

Not only do head lice cause feelings of being gross, dirty and embarrassed but also stress and frustration. Anxiety over head lice does not have to be handled alone. At Lice Clinics of America, we get it! No, we don’t think you are gross if you have head lice. No, we don’t feel like you are a bad parent if your child gets caught with head lice. We know that head lice are a fact of life. Something that you cannot avoid sometimes even if you do your best to prevent it. Our clinic is a safe zone for parents to ask questions, express concerns and know that no one is looking down on them.

 

Lice Clinics of America Offers Real Solutions –

One of the most common things parents say after visiting our clinic is that they are so grateful for a real solution to their head lice problem. Over the years over the counter products have become unreliable. Head lice have developed immunities to their active ingredient. We offer an innovative solution called the AirAllé, an FDA cleared medical device that kills live lice and 99.2 percent of lice eggs—in a single treatment that takes about 90 minutes. This new procedure uses the latest technology to dehydrate head lice and their eggs. No more shampooing! No more worrying!

 

We Have Helped Thousands of People –

Take it from the hundreds of thousands of patients and parents that have seen amazing results with Lice clinics of America. We can help you through this process in more ways than one. With clinics all over the country, we are able to interact and learn from our head lice experiences. We are always trying to do better and improving the customer experience. We have helped so many families end their head lice nightmare. Let us help you!

 

What Did You Love About Your Experience with Lice Clinics of America?

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Head Lice Treatments Have Come A Long Way

Head lice have been around for ages. In fact, since the beginning of our species men have been plagued with this parasite. Various cultures have experienced a significant impact from head lice. From the ancient Egyptians to the American cowboy, head lice have been bugging humans for centuries. How did they treat head lice back when Pharaohs ruled the land? What did those western cowboys do to find some relief? You may find out they are not so different from us when you dive into the history of head lice.

 

Walk Like An Egyptian

Egyptian gods and goddesses have been intriguing historians for centuries as creatures of beauty and great power. We know now that recent archaeological findings prove lice impacted the Egyptian culture significantly. Mummified corpses once examined prove that intact head lice are still present on their scalp, some numbering over 400 head lice on a single scalp. It may seem like a fashion statement to some, but often Egyptian women, children and most often priests or royalty would shave their entire bodies to prevent lice. They would wear beautiful, elaborate hair pieces or wigs that were symbols of power and wealth. Who knew these fashion icons were actually just trying to be rid of head lice?

 

Lords and Ladies of the Land had Head Lice

The Dark Ages was a time of brutality, coldness and horrendous medical theories. Medieval men and women lived in close quarters, shared beds, owned limited pairs of clothing, and obviously had limited resources for proper personal hygiene methods. These circumstances and living conditions made it a time when lice plagued everyone, from the wealthy royal to the common peasant. Some folklore suggests that lard and oils were used to try and suffocate the lice and eggs. Another folk tale says that Lord and Ladies of old would wear fur vests and cloaks in hopes that the lice would prefer the lush fur and make their way into its warmth. However naive and idiotic that might seem to us, I’m sure they were willing to try anything to find some relief from head lice.   

 

Frontiersmen Fought off Lice

The great American cowboy was no stranger to head lice. Especially as war, devastation, hard times and poverty became part of their lifestyle. Hospital wards, soldiers quarters and poor living conditions for families and soldiers made head lice a great problem in the Wild West. Among artifacts found from that time period are many bone-derived lice combs. These were small in length, only a few inches, and usually derived from buffalo or cow bone.

 

Early 20th Century vs. Modern Science

When WW II soldiers were trapped in trenches and fighting for their life many diseases and human ailments were passed from soldier to soldier.  Luckily by that time in history scientists had worked to develop pesticides that counteracted malaria-borne diseases carried from mosquitos. These same treatments were thought to work in killing lice and their nits, as well. Today we know that harsh chemicals are not the best approach. Thanks to modern science, over the counter shampoos and chemical treatments, are becoming a thing of the past.

Treatment is still needed today for the nearly 12 million children who are infected with head lice each year in the U.S. The most innovative and effective treatment in history is now available to our generation. Treatment using the AirAllé device is available at Lice Clinics of America treatment centers. Now over 150 clinics are helping clients all over the United States and 100 more in other countries. For more information or to find some answers to your head lice problem contact Lice Clinics of America today.

 

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Night, Night. Sleep Tight. Don’t Let the Head Lice Bite.

One symptom of head lice that is often overlooked is sleeplessness. Is your child groggy, irritable or not getting to sleep quickly at night? They could possibly be suffering from head lice.

Common symptoms usually take about three weeks to manifest. These include itching, open sores, rashes, and white eggs or nits present on the scalp. At night time when you are lying in bed trying to fall asleep, these symptoms can escalate and be more noticeable.

 

Lice are Nocturnal Creatures.

Head lice are much more active at night. This is when they crawl around finding food, laying eggs and weaving through hair follicles. If you notice your child is having difficulty sleeping lice may be the culprit. Imagine the sensation of tiny, creeping bugs crawling through your scalp. Top that off with itchiness and sore rashes on your scalp. It’s no wonder some people can’t sleep with head lice.

 

What Can I do to Help My Child Sleep?

Establish a Realistic Bedtime –  Whether your family is dealing with lice or not, experts all teach that nighttime regimes are an important part of helping children receive consistent, good rest. Choose a time that makes sense for your child to be in bed, actually falling asleep. Then work backward to establish a nighttime routine that can help them be mentally prepared from bedtime.  Based on your child’s age bedtime varies. The National Sleep Foundation can help you determine what is best for your child. Getting enough rest is essential for a healthy childhood.

 

Set Up a Routine – Give your child a bath every night, read a book, brush their teeth and tell them a story. Keeping a consistent routine every night helps their mind and body prepare for sleep.

 

Use Relaxing Techniques – Relaxing scents can go a long way in helping with sleep. Essential oils can do wonders to help a child or adult prepare for sleep. Scents that help with relaxation are jasmine, lavender, vanilla, or any scent that you like that calms the nerves. Massage your child’s back, neck or feet. Using oils and massaging can help them calm down and fall into a deep sleep.

 

Spend Time Together – Use bedtime as a time for bonding. Reading a favorite story, chapter book or magazine together. Sing a nighttime song that you both love and makes you laugh. Tell them stories about your childhood or ask them questions about their day. Spending time at night with your child helps them feel like they matter to you. Take the time to create a soothing, loving environment so they feel safe and sound before sleep.

 

Sleep Recommendations Based on Age

-Infants and children up to two years of age need 14 hours a day. Usually, this involves a two-hour nap during the day, followed by a 12-hour sleep pattern through the night. Children usually sleep through the night by age six months. A nighttime regime can help with getting them in a pattern to sleep through the night.

-Children three to six years old need 12 hours of sleep a day. Basically, skip the nap and put them to bed at the regular time. This age is critical for development. Adequate sleep will help them tremendously to focus and pay attention at school.

–Older children ages seven to twelve need at least 10-11 hours of sleep a night. This is time actually spent in slumber.

-Teenage children ages thirteen to eighteen still need about 8-9 hours of sleep as their bodies and minds are continuing to grow and develop. Teenagers deal with a large amount of stress and social pressure. They work hard in school and are always learning and on the move. Making sure they are receiving the sleep they need goes a long way on the path to success.

 

 

 

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Most Common Ways People Catch Lice

Head lice is a problem all around the world. In the United States, we are no exception. In fact, up to 12 million people in this country will suffer from head lice each year. Most of those victims are children between the ages of 3-10.

Ever heard of “super lice”? These are parasites who have become immune to the standard treatments that have been used to eliminate head lice for decades. Scientists have recently discovered that pyrethroids, a widely used insecticide in over the counter lice treatments, are becoming much less effective in killing lice. How? Over 20-25 years of using these products lice have grown immune to their potency by developing a gene mutation. It simply doesn’t get the job done anymore.

Has that got your attention? We thought so. With that in mind, here are the most common ways people catch head lice.

Direct Head to Head Contact

Head lice are most often transferred through direct head to head contact. What does that mean? Children are prone to close interaction. By far the most common place for them to encounter lice would usually be their preschool, daycare, school environment. While they play they reach for one another, hug as they play, lay down to read a book or roll around in the sandbox. Head lice do not fly or jump. They crawl from hair strand to hair strand or are bumped off onto another person’s head. These types of direct contact make children more likely to pass along head lice. But, don’t be fooled into thinking adults are immune.

 

How are head lice passed onto adults?

-Public or crowded places can make anyone susceptible to head lice. What kind of places? Malls, shopping centers, amusement parks, sports events, workout gyms, schools, campuses, movie theaters, hospitals, etc.

-Sharing clothing like hats, scarves, coats, earmuffs, beanies, hoodies. Hair accessories are also a risk. Do not share brushes, clips, scrunchies or other items used near the scalp.

-Sharing lockers or personal items in a close, tight space. Items that you may never think about can be harboring head lice or their eggs. Towels, helmets, sports gear, or even purses and bags. If an unhatched egg finds its way onto your items from someone else’s belongings who is infected, chances are you will get head lice.

-By far, however, the most common way adults contract head lice is through contact with young children. If you live with a child, you are much more likely to get it as an adult. Symptoms can take up to three weeks to really start showing up. This means that three weeks of not knowing your kid has head lice or nits to share with everyone in the household.

 

What can I do to prevent head lice?

Perform frequent head lice checks on every person in your family. If you are unsure what to watch for, call Lice Clinics of America. We can help you look for signs and teach you how to nitpick through the scalp and determine if you have a problem.

 

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Parenting Tips: How to Talk to Your Kids About Lice

Keep Calm and Call Lice Clinics of America

As a parent or caretaker, we all understand that there are some topics you need to address with your children that are uncomfortable or embarrassing. Essentially, with teenage children, it can even be awkward. Head lice definitely fit into that category for some people. Why is it important to talk to your kids about head lice? What is the best way to help them understand?

 

Why Should I Talk to My Kids About Head Lice?

The Center for Disease Control states that anywhere from 6 to 13 million people acquire lice per year in the United States, most often children between the ages of 3-11.  This problem is not getting better, it is actually escalating in the United States due to super lice that show strong immunities to over the counter lice care products. With a problem like this growing so rapidly, talking to your kids about prevention and symptoms is essential to stay lice free.

 

What’s the Best Way to Help Them Understand?

Come up with some questions. The way you talk to children can really influence the way they react. Asking specific questions is a great way to see how much they understand. Asking open-ended questions that require some thought and much more than a simple YES or NO answer can help to initiate conversation because kids are more likely to open up. It shows that you care what they think and feel. Some examples could be, “Why do you think it would be important to learn about head lice?” or “What things do you already know about head lice and how they survive?”

Keep things simple. Share the facts about lice with them in a simple, precise way they can understand. Make sure they get it by using simple terms, reiterating the facts with follow through questions and help them to get the big picture.

Avoid nagging and acting disappointed. It is a common misconception that dirty or unkempt people get head lice. The fact remains that anyone and everyone is susceptible to head lice, regardless of what gossip goes around. It is not anyone’s fault, it is a fact of life. Griping, complaining or nagging at a child will do nothing but make them feel bad. Approach your child with love, care, and consideration. Offer positive affirming words and take action in a positive way to help them. Patience is key as well. This attitude can help create a healthy relationship between you and your child. No matter if they contract head lice, or any other problem arises, you will be in a much better position to handle it.

Stay Calm and Contact Lice Clinics of America.  If children see that you are calm and collect, they will be much more capable of keeping their cool as well. Don’t seem grossed out or disgusted because that does nothing to solve the problem or help the child. If you are childish about head lice, they will be also. Stay calm and contact Lice Clinics of America. We can help walk you through any head lice problem with the latest procedures and technology that can alleviate head lice and their eggs in a single treatment. We also offer head lice checks for parents who don’t know for sure what to look for and how to diagnose head lice.  

 

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Together We Can Solve Your Head Lice Problem

Lice Clinics of America is here for you. We are your professional source for eliminating and preventing head lice. If you have questions…we have answers. If you have concerns….we can alleviate them. Call our office to let us help you end your head lice problems today! Here are a few things every parent should know when dealing with head lice.

 

Head lice: What is a louse exactly?

Head lice are the plural form of an insect that infects people. The louse, a single head lice, is a tiny insect about ⅛ inch long that uses human heads for a food source and heat source to survive. They feed on human blood several times per day. Head lice have a short 30-day lifespan but reproduce very quickly. Nits, or lice eggs, are hatched every 7-9 days, and lice mature quickly after that. Nits are white colored oval eggs that are literally glued to the base of hair strands when laid by the female. Although difficult to get rid of and pesky to deal with, head lice are not considered a health hazard.

 

Who can get head lice?

Anyone can get head lice, but most commonly children between the ages of 3-10. Although the number of older children and teens we see with head lice is definitely on the rise. They are not a sign of being dirty. Head lice are found everywhere throughout the world and are not an indication of race, social status, cleanliness or hygiene issues.

 

How does a head lice infestation occur?

Head lice are most commonly spread through direct head to head contact with someone else who is infected. They cannot jump or fly. Rather, they crawl quickly through the hair and find a new host to spread to. Personal items are also a quick way to become infected if shared with some who has head lice. Anything that touches the hair could potentially be harboring head lice. Animals do not spread head lice, they are a human parasite.

 

What are the signs of a head lice infestation?

Commonly head lice symptoms will take 2 to 3 weeks to start to manifest. Head lice and nits are most often found behind the ears, the neckline and the crown of the head. Some clear indications include an itchy scalp, scratch marks, red bumps from bites or rashes from irritated skin caused by fecal matter and saliva from head lice. If you need help diagnosing head lice, call Lice Clinics of America to perform a head lice check. Staff members are able to diagnose your problem and offer you quick and easy solutions. One reason this is advantageous for most parents is that it can be difficult to determine between head lice eggs, nits, and common dandruff.

 

How do you treat head lice?

For year doctors typically recommended over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medicated (lice-killing) product. Unfortunately, head lice treatments such as OTC creams, pyrethrin based shampoos products, and powders are proving to be ineffective against the new wave of super head lice we are seeing across the United States and other countries. Overuse of these products for decades has made the head lice immune to their active ingredients.

A new, innovative technology called the AirAllé device is currently the most celebrated and exciting treatment in the lice removal industry. This process uses dehydration to desiccate head lice and their eggs in a single, one-hour treatment.

 

How should you clean up the environment?

Lice that are knocked off of the human head are unable to survive longer than 24 hours. Nits that leave the warmth and humid environment of their human host can live up to two days on items used by the infected person. For that reason, we recommend the following to ensure head lice are not reintroduced to anyone in your home.

-Wash bedding, clothing, towels, pillows or any washable items that are possibly contaminated in hot water (above 130° F) and dry in a hot dryer.
-Clean combs, brushes and similar items by heating in water of at least 130° F for 10 minutes or in bleach water for thirty minutes.
-Clean floors, carpeting, and furniture by thorough vacuuming only. The use of insecticide sprays is not necessary.
-Cleaning efforts should happen on the day that head lice treatment is given. This will ensure that there is no reinfection and that the procedure will be effective.

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Head Lice Happen During the Holidays

As the family gathers together this Holiday season many parents are completely unaware that head lice can be a major problem during this time of year. With presents to wrap, cookies to bake, decorations to bring out and a million other things to get ready the last thing on most parents mind is preventing head lice outbreaks in their home. However, this time of year is no exception when it comes to the transferring of head lice, especially when cousins and family members come to stay!

 

Did You Know?

  • Children between the ages of 3-10 are more susceptible to head lice than any other age group.
  • People catch head lice most commonly through direct head to head contact. This means Christmas hugs, sleeping next to cousins in sleeping bags, or sitting by each other reading Christmas stories.
  • The next most significant way head lice are spread is through the sharing of articles of clothing or items that are carrying head lice or nits, lice eggs. Did your niece or nephew forget their hairbrush? Maybe you don’t want your kids to share when it comes to daily hygiene items.
  • Other items that pass on lice often are sweatshirts or hoodies, towels, pillows, stuffed animals, winter headgear or hair ties and accessories.
  • Head lice symptoms can take up to three weeks to manifest. By then, usually, a full-on head lice problem is apparent.
  • Adults that live in the same home as small children between the ages of 3-10 are much more likely to catch head lice.
  • Dogs, cats or any pets do not play any role in the transfer of head lice.
  • Winter time means that a lot of insects or parasites are dormant because of the cold temperatures, but not head lice. As long as they have a warm human host to keep them alive it doesn’t matter what time of year it is.

 

What Can I Do To Prevent Head Lice This Holiday?

  • Take the time to speak with children about the dangers of sharing accessories or items that can carry traces of nits or head lice.
  • Check your children’s scalp thoroughly before the holidays to ensure that they are not already carrying head lice.
  • Symptoms to watch for: red bumps or bites along the scalp, rashes and irritations on the scalp, itching that seems to worsen with time, and white, oval eggs that are laid on individual hair strands near the base of the scalp.
  • Make sure each person has their own pillow, blanket, towel and area to sleep. After guests leave it is recommended to wash all items in hot water and dry in a hot dryer to kill off any potential eggs or head lice.
  • Check your children’s head for any traces of head lice 2-3 weeks after the holidays to ensure no head lice were picked up during the Christmas vacation.

 

Lice Clinics of America is your BEST source for prevention and elimination of head lice. We care about your well being and want to help you get over this problem quickly and effectively. Give us a call today to talk through your questions!

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Head Lice Truth VS. Myth

Lice Clinics of America is the industry leader in technology and professional lice removal services. Time and time again we see and treat people who believe misinformation about head lice.

 

Be in the know with these 5 Head Lice Misconceptions


#1 Myth: Personal Hygiene Plays a Role in Head Lice

Truth: Head lice can happen to anyone. Human parasites like head lice do not show favoritism to a certain gender, race, age, social class or physical type. The reality is that anyone with hair is at risk of being infected with head lice in their lifetime. Head lice are much more common in children, because of the way they interact, but this has nothing to do with hygiene or social class. Head lice have not shown any preference to clean or dirty hair in scientific studies. In fact, washing hair with soap and water does not eliminate them either because they are capable of holding their breath for up to 8 hours.

 


#2 Myth: My Pet Gave My Child Head Lice

Truth: Believe it or not, pets do not pose any risk for carrying or transferring head lice. They are strictly a human parasite.



#3 Myth: Head Lice Carry Diseases or Viruses

Truth: Head lice do not pose a public health risk. They are a huge inconvenience, cause irritation and need to be dealt with promptly. However, they are not carriers of diseases or viruses that could potentially be harmful or cause long-term illness. Bite marks, rashes, irritations or swollen bumps can be a symptom of head lice. Once in a while if left untreated open sores are scratched too often, and infection can occur. These are treated with creams or antibodies and do not pose a serious health problem.


#4 Myth: Head Lice Can Jump

Truth: Parasites often do scare many people into believing a lot of things. One very common misconception is that head lice can fly or jump around like little fleas. This is untrue. They are physically incapable of jumping. The end of their six legs is equipped with a claw that allows them to crawl from hair strand to hair strand. This is how they move from person to person or from a person’s head to clothing or furniture.

 

#5 Myth: Weeks After An Infection Bed or Couches are Contaminated

Truth: Head lice that fall off of a scalp, or nits that are transferred off of a human scalp will die if they do not receive food and warmth within 24 hours. It is extremely important to thoroughly launder and clean areas that could possibly have traces of head lice or nits. However, after 24 hours time nits or head lice are dead and cannot reinfect another person.  

 

Keep yourself informed with our weekly Lice Clinics of America blog! We are always here to answers any questions you may have about head lice. Call our office today to share your concerns or find the answers you are looking for!

 

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Five Facts Parents Should Know About Lice

When it comes to protecting our children from harm parents are best prepared when armed with knowledge. With that in mind, we threw together Five Facts Parents Should Know to guard their family against head lice.


Fact #1 –  Adult Head Lice Anatomy

Head lice are very small, parasitic bugs about the size of a sesame seed. They feed off of human blood through the scalp several times per day. If a louse is knocked off of a host, it must feed within 1 to 2 days to survive. Head lice are light brown in color and can blend in well with most hair colors, making them sometimes very difficult to spot. They scurry quickly away from direct light as well with claws attached to the end of each of their six legs.  Female adult lice lay several hundred eggs in their 30-day life cycle.

 

Fact #2 – The Truth about Nits

Head lice eggs are called nits. Nits, yellowish white in color are laid very near the base of the scalp and are attached to single hair strands with a glue-like secretion that makes them difficult to dust or blow off. This is one of the best indications that you are dealing with nits and not dandruff or skin flakes. They will not brush off easily, rather they literally need to be peeled from the hair strand. Nits hatch with 7-9 days of being laid and a whole new generation of head lice begins to feed and grow.

 

Fact #3 – Head Lice Are A Pest and Nuisance

Some people believe that head lice pose health risks. Other people believe that treatment is not necessary because head lice actually do not pose health risks. Head lice are not considered a danger, yet if left untreated skin irritations from allergic reactions and bites can become infected. Although not significantly risky, sometimes medications are required to heal the infections. We recommend treatment for head lice as soon as possible once an infection is found. Especially because head lice are highly contagious and can easily be passed on from person to person in a household. Not treating head lice will lead to major infestations that are passed onto to many other victims. 

 

Fact #4 – How Are Head Lice Transferred?

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that the number one way people contract head lice is through direct head to head contact. This can mean any number of ways including a hug, sharing a seat, reading a book together on a bean bag, or even just brushing up against someone in a crowd. Nits and lice are prevalent on the nape of the neck, hooked onto clothing items, directly on the scalp and holding onto hair strands. For this reason, items that infected people use frequently that come into contact with the hair are the second most common way head lice are transferred. This means hats, coats, towels, brushes, hair ties, or any other items that could be carrying lice or nits. Children are the most at risk for head lice, especially those within the ages of 3-10. This is because of the time they spend around other children in close-knit places such as daycares, schools or homes.

 

Fact #5 – Lice Clinics of America Is Your Best Resource for Head Lice Treatment

Without a doubt, Lice Clinics of America is your fastest and most effective way to eliminate head lice from your home.  The future of head lice removal is the technology used by Lice Clinics of America, the AirAllé head lice treatment. This method uses dehydration to simply kill and eliminate all head lice on the scalp and their nits. Other methods will leave you with weeks of worry as new nits hatch and produce a whole new generation of head lice. Our staff will give you the best options for fast results to help you solve your head lice worries quickly! Call us today.

 




 

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Won’t Head Lice Eventually Just Die On Their Own?

Have you noticed your child scratching their head lately? Do they complain of an itchy and irritated scalp? Maybe you are concerned they might have a head lice problem but are thinking it could just be something you can ignore? Won’t the head lice just die off on their own?

Answer: NO!

Head lice need to be treated effectively to take care of the problem. Here is why head lice won’t just fade away with time.

 

Head Lice Are Extremely Contagious

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 6-12 million children in the United States will have a case of head lice this year alone. Most of these children are between the ages of 3-10. That means that any older kids, adults or elderly people sharing a home with these children are also at a much higher risk for infection. It is rare that only one person in a household will contract lice once it is initially brought into the home.

Head lice are most commonly passed on through direct head to head contact. A hug, sharing a book together on the couch, taking a picture or just watching your favorite TV show together in a recliner are all ways head lice can be easily passed on from family members. One of the biggest mistakes people make is not checking everyone in the family for head lice. If you do not, the problem will just continue to be passed along from person to person until you eventually have everyone treated.

 

Understand the Life Cycle of Head Lice

The average life cycle of a louse is 30 days. Once lice find their way onto a human host they begin to lay eggs. Females become fully mature after about two weeks. At this point, they will lay up to 10 eggs per day on a scalp. The nits, or eggs, will take 7-9 days to hatch. As those nymphs or young head lice mature they will molt several different times while they grow and develop into adults. Each female that matures will then began laying up to 10 eggs per day as well. You can see how the problem could escalate quickly. To think that head lice will just die off on their own is absolutely false.

 

Head Lice are Not Controlled by Hygiene or Home Remedies

Head lice have the unique ability to hold their breath for up to 8 hours. Because of this regular shampooing and water does not have an effect on the head lice. Not to mention that nits are stuck to hair strands with a glue-like secretion that makes them hard to remove. Simply rinsing the hair out or washing the hair out will not eliminate the eggs either. According to MedicoRx home remedies such as trying to suffocate the head lice with mayonnaise are not effective options because of their ability to hold their breath so long. These things simply will not work and the problem will escalate.

 

Nitpicking can be a grueling process

While nitpicking is an encouraged way to make sure that lice do not return, it is not effective in eliminating a problem initially. For a human to go through every strand of hair and find every nit or louse it is almost impossible to be 100% accurate. Dandruff, skin flakes from dry skin or shampooing residue can leave white flakes that look similar to nits. Therefore, it is difficult sometimes for parents to even identify what the nits are and what are not. Nitpicking is encouraged to determine if you have a problem with head lice. It is not an effective tool to completely defeat head lice at home by yourself.

 

Here’s How We Can Help

Lice Clinics of America take great pride in the fact that we help our customers get rid of their head lice once and for all. Why go through weeks of torment if head lice are just going to return with home remedies or over-the-counter products that don’t work? We offer the latest technology in head lice removal at affordable prices that will be well worth your time and money. Contact our offices today to schedule your appointment with a professional who knows how to help you with your head lice problem.

 

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