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Larry the Louse and the Great Texas Camp Dream
Stories

Larry the Louse and the Great Texas Camp Dream

The news traveled fast across Emma's scalp — faster than recess gossip. Emma was going to summer camp, and Larry the Louse had big plans.

Larry the Louse: A Family Divided
Stories

Larry the Louse: A Family Divided

A Dramatic Tale of Roots, Relocation & Really Itchy Humans , it’s me again—Larry the Louse, your friendly neighborhood scalp squatter. I’ve got some family drama to unload, and

How I, Lisa the Louse, Ended Up on Santa Claus Himself
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How I, Lisa the Louse, Ended Up on Santa Claus Himself

How I, Lisa the Louse, Ended Up on Santa Claus Himself —ever—in my tiny louse life did I imagine that I’d end up in the white, fluffy, snowdrift-looking hair of Santa Claus. I mean

Larry the Louse’s Thanksgiving Tragedy
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Larry the Louse’s Thanksgiving Tragedy

Larry the Louse had big Thanksgiving dreams this year. While everyone else was basting turkeys, Larry was fluffing his antennae.

Let’s Break Up with the Lice Stigma (It’s Long Overdue)
Treatment

Let’s Break Up with the Lice Stigma (It’s Long Overdue)

Lice don't care how clean your house is or how often you wash your hair. It's time to break up with the stigma once and for all.

Sleepover Shenanigans: A Louse’s Tale (and How to End It Fast!)
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Sleepover Shenanigans: A Louse’s Tale (and How to End It Fast!)

Larry the Louse here — ready to tell my side of the sleepover story. Every parent dreads those words: 'Mom, my head itches.'

When Lice Invades Your Peace (and Your Grocery Line)
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When Lice Invades Your Peace (and Your Grocery Line)

You're standing in the grocery line, gazing lovingly at your child — and then you see it. The moment every parent dreads.

A Hair-Raising History: The Long, Itchy Tale of Lice Through the Ages
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A Hair-Raising History: The Long, Itchy Tale of Lice Through the Ages

If you think lice are a modern-day problem, think again. These tiny freeloaders have been crashing human heads since the Stone Age.

No, You Don’t Need to Burn the House Down: What to Actually Do After a Lice Outbreak
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No, You Don’t Need to Burn the House Down: What to Actually Do After a Lice Outbreak

When lice strike, many parents go straight into full-blown crisis mode. Here's what to actually do — no flamethrower required.

Mayonnaise, Monkeys, and Misery: The Wild Things Parents Try Before Coming to Lice Clinics of Texas
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Mayonnaise, Monkeys, and Misery: The Wild Things Parents Try Before Coming to Lice Clinics of Texas

When it comes to head lice, panic makes parents do some pretty strange things. We've seen it all — mayonnaise, olive oil, you name it.

How Lice Really Spread (And why your selfie habit may be to blame)
Treatment

How Lice Really Spread (And why your selfie habit may be to blame)

When you think of lice, you picture a classroom note. But today's biggest culprit might surprise you — it's your selfie habit.

Lice so Scary, It will make you Scream!
Treatment

Lice so Scary, It will make you Scream!

Halloween is all about things that go bump in the night — but nothing sends chills down a parent's spine like finding lice.

Dandruff vs Lice: How to tell the difference
Treatment

Dandruff vs Lice: How to tell the difference

It's common to mistake dandruff for lice when your child starts scratching. Here's how to tell them apart and take the right action fast.

Lice Prevention Tips Every Parent in Texas Should Know
Prevention

Lice Prevention Tips Every Parent in Texas Should Know

Lice can spread through a classroom in days. Here are the prevention tips every Texas parent needs to know before it happens to your family.

Fighting Head Lice During Social Distancing
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Fighting Head Lice During Social Distancing

While the whole country is taking a time out from normal activities many people are opting to stay at home with their families. Our state and local leaders have asked us all to avo

Children's Books About Head Lice
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Children’s Books About Head Lice to Help Them Cope

Part of being a kid is curiosity. Children of all ages experience head lice infestations. Many of them may not have any idea what head lice is, how it is spread, or how they are go

Talking To Other Parents About Head Lice
Treatment

Talking To Other Parents About A Head Lice Outbreak

The only thing worse than knowing your kid has head lice is worrying about telling other parents the truth to be sure their kids are not infected as well. Our advice, grit your tee

Why Parents Love Lice Clinics of Texas
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Why Parents LOVE Lice Clinics of Texas

Love is in the air this month as we think about all the people who mean the most to us. We are proud to say that many patients from our clinics have nothing but LOVE for us! We app

What Happens To Head Lice in Winter
Lice Facts

What Happens To Head Lice in Winter?

Many parents automatically think that because the weather turns colder, head lice die off. What happens to head lice during the winter? Is head lice still a problem I should be wor

Head Lice Happens in Unsuspected Places
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Head Lice Happens in Unsuspected Places

Parents are often diligent about teaching children not to share brushes or combs to prevent head lice. Most kids even know that sharing hats, hoodies or helmets is not a good idea.

Don't Let Head Lice Push You Over the Edge
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Don’t Let Head Lice Push You Over the Edge

Everyone seems to have busy schedules, too much to do and too little time to do it these days. With working busy jobs, raising children with their own schedules and juggling family

10 Fast Facts About Lice Eggs
Prevention

10 Fast Facts about Lice Eggs

Head lice are a nuisance. A problem that many families across the world deal with. In fact, it is such a common problem that most people will deal with head lice at least once in t

Make 2020 Your Year for Head Lice Prevention
Prevention

Make 2020 Your Year for Head Lice Prevention

Parents all over the country are hearing rumors of super lice sweeping across schools. Reports of head lice that are showing strong immunities to treatment, aka super lice, have be

Head Lice Worse in 2019 Than Previous Years
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Head Lice Worse in 2019 Than Previous Years

Head lice outbreaks are something every family hopes they won&8217;t have to deal with as they raise their families. Yet, it is a common childhood problem that seems to actually be

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