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Head Lice and Other Human Parasites
Lice Clinics of Texas are the experts at educating, treating, diagnosing and preventing head lice! We get questions all the time about what other types of lice there are and who is at risk for catching them. Essentially there are three types of lice that affect a...
Do Your Head Lice Homework
Is your child showing symptoms of head lice? Are you feeling overwhelmed about what this could mean? Feelings of confusion, worry, and plain panic might start to set in! Here's a quick lifeline for parents of head lice sufferers: Learn whatever you can about head...
Relax, You’ve Got Head Lice Handled!
Every parent knows that feeling. The moment you feel like if one more thing is added to your plate you might just crumble. When your children are hit with head lice, staying calm can be a huge obstacle. We know that sometimes you might just want to curl up in a ball...
Can My Baby Have Head Lice?
Yes! It may be hard to believe, but even babies are at risk for head lice. Anyone with hair on their head is susceptible to infection, especially if there are others in your home who are carriers. The Centers for Disease Control related to us that children between the...
The Legend of the Bluebonnet
Springtime in Texas When we think springtime in Texas, we think bluebonnets. The beauty of roadsides and fields covered in these beautiful, bright blue flowers gives Texans the feeling of home. The bluebonnet is the state flower of Texas. This unique flower is a...
What Came First: The Head Lice or the Egg?
When you find your family has been hit with head lice you might ask yourself one simple question. What came first, the head lice or the egg? The answer is pretty simple. The louse. To fully get a grasp on what is happening you need to understand the life cycle of head...
Head Lice and Pregnancy
When dealing with head lice one of the common concerns is that harsh chemicals could have negative health effects. This concern definitely escalates when you are pregnant and find out that you have head lice. Lice Clinics of Texas always urges clients to avoid...
Are Head Lice Contagious?
Head lice are a human parasite that is indeed highly contagious. Here at Lice Clinics of Texas one of the most frustrating and common scenarios we see is parents that finally come to us because they simply cannot get rid of head lice. Their child may have brought it...
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...
Warning: Flu Season In Full Swing
Did You Know? Up to 20 percent of the US population will catch the flu this season. That’s a lot of miserable people. Keeping your family healthy can be as easy as following a few simple steps and being proactive against the illness. Avoiding the flu when you have...