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The Different Treatments For Head Lice: Which Work and Which Should You Avoid?
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As soon as you spot head lice, your immediate reaction is probably to dash to the store and snag the first treatment product you spot. However, that’s not the best way to eradicate the buggers, especially if you want to make sure they’re gone for good. Some lice treatment products contain harmful chemicals while others fail to produce lasting results.

Let’s talk about some of the most common ways you can treat lice, as well as why some work while others continuously do not.

Chemical Treatments

Many over-the-counter lice removal products are available at your local drugstore, but don’t fall for their false promises and pleasing designs. These products are typically full of dangerous chemicals like permethrin, which can be damaging to a person’s tender scalp. Most lice removal specialists would advise you stay far away from these chemical treatments. Some users even experience headaches and nausea after using chemical products to kill their head lice, which is not only dangerous, but also completely unnecessary.

Homemade Remedies

Some parents swear by natural treatments you can conduct at home, like coating the infested hair with mayonnaise, oil or spraying it with apple cider vinegar. The problem with these homemade remedies? They aren’t long-lasting. You may see a reduced number of head lice immediately after using them, but eventually a re-infestation will reoccur if any nits are missed and left on the hair shaft.

Medication from Doctors

If a person with head lice seeks medical help, they will probably leave with a prescription for a lice-eliminating medication, such as Sklice. These meds usually come in the form of a lotion that paralyzes and kills the lice. Although these are typically pretty effective in killing the live bugs, keep in mind that they can still contain worrisome chemicals and cause irritations in some patients. These prescriptions also state that they kill the nits, but  unfortunately, they misrepresent themselves as that is untrue. Nits can’t be killed — they have to be physically removed from the hair in order to die. If it were that easy, we would all be lining up at the pharmacy for this supposive cure.

Professional Treatment and Removal

The final and most trustworthy option is to seek help from a professional lice removal service like Lice Lifters Treatment Centers. They use a two-prong treatment to eliminate the buggers.  Certified Lifticians comb out all of the live bugs and nits, then finish their treatment with their own Lice Lifters Solution, which is a proprietary, all-natural killing agent that will destroy any and all lice activity immediately without the use of harmful chemicals. Their two treatment centers, located in Frisco, are open for in-office emergency head lice treatments and will provide a follow-up at-home treatment with a 30-day guarantee that lice will leave for good. FSA and Health Savings Insurance are accepted — call for details. Open Monday- Friday from 8:30 a.m. -7 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Call today to schedule an appointment with Lice Lifters Treatment Centers at 972-805-1308 (Frisco).

One Quick Treatment. Done! Guaranteed.

Texas Law Now Requires Schools to Notify Parents of Classroom Lice Infestation
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Millions of children are exposed to head lice while attending school each year, and unfortunately, parents aren’t always aware of the lice infestations that are occurring in the classroom. If little critters were infesting heads at your child’s school, wouldn’t you want to know?

Luckily, the Texas government passed a law in September of 2017 that requires the following:

  • Once they are aware that a child has lice, the school nurse of any public elementary school must immediately alert the child’s parents within two days.
  • If a child has lice, the nurse must also alert all of the parents of his or her classmates so they are aware that head lice are present in the school.
  • Although schools can decide whether to prevent a child with lice from attending class, the parents of the child’s peers must be made aware of the infestation within five days of the initial lice discovery.
  • Parents must be sent some kind of official notice, either via handouts or electronic correspondence.
  • Any notices sent to parents must include official recommendations from the Center for Disease Control for treating and preventing the spread of lice.

If you are notified of a lice infestation at your child’s North Texas school, the quickest and easiest way to tackle the situation is to connect with Lice Lifters Treatment Centers. Their experienced professionals can train staff members to perform head checks in the classroom and schedule emergency removal appointments as needed. Lice Lifters employees will even travel to the school to assist with the head checks upon request. For more information on getting Lice Lifters Treatment Centers involved at your child’s school, email infodfw@licelifters.com.

As soon as your child comes home with lice crawling through their hair, don’t hesitate: contact Lice Lifters Treatment Centers for lice removal at one of their convenient locations in Frisco. Their all-natural killing agent can immediately destroy lice activity without the use of harmful pesticides and chemicals.

To schedule an appointment, contact the centers at 972-805-1308 (Frisco location).

One Quick Treatment. Done! Guaranteed.

Super Lice are in Texas: What You Need to Know
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Millions of kids come home from school every year with lice-infested heads, and in today’s society, the little critters are becoming even more challenging to combat. Research has indicated that a new, potentially drug-resistant strain of head lice seems to have appeared in the U.S. in recent years. Although this sounds terrifying, it is still possible to treat super lice effectively. Here’s what you need to know.

  • Super lice are basically the same as regular head lice. However, they are much more resistant to the pesticides found in over-the-counter treatments and home remedies.
  • Texas has tested positive for these super lice, along with dozens of other states.
  • Super lice infestations can be reduced with prescription-strength products from doctors. Although over-the-counter products do next to nothing, these treatments can help. However, they often contain harmful chemicals or skin irritants, so be cautious when using them. In addition, these treatments will only eliminate some of the bugs, and will not eliminate the nits/eggs. If every nit — including microscopic nits — is not removed from the head, they will re-hatch within 7 to 10 days, and a re-infestation will occur.
  • Treating people before they actually have lice is a bad idea. One can become immune to effective lice treatment products if they are used as a preventative measure.
  • The best way to clear a head from super lice is to visit a treatment center. Professional lice removers offer the most effective methods to eliminate the clingy lice once and for all.

If your child comes home with lice of any kind, it’s smart to assume that over-the-counter and natural treatments aren’t going to cut it. Contact Lice Lifters Treatment Center as soon as possible. They have location in Frisco, which offer emergency lice removal appointments for both children and adults. Their natural killing agent promises success in just one treatment.

To set up an appointment for lice removal, contact Lice Lifters Treatment Centers at 972-805-1308 (Frisco location).

One Quick Treatment. Done! Guaranteed.

Here’s Why Prescription and Over-the-Counter Treatments Don’t Work on Head Lice
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If your child comes home with head lice crawling in their hair, your first instinct is probably to dash to the store in search of products that will kill the little buggers immediately. However, that’s not always the best course of action. Most over-the-counter products fail to actually remove the lice. Not convinced? Here are three reasons why over-the-counter treatments don’t work and aren’t worth your money.

  1. They often contain harmful chemicals. Ever heard of Lindane Lotion? It claims to remove scabies and lice, but the side effects can be dangerous. The World Health Organization labels the product as “moderately hazardous,” and people have reported feeling dizzy and sick after using it. Other products are also full of toxins and worrisome ingredients.
  2. Super lice are immune to the products. As lice have evolved, they’ve become more and more resistant to common treatment procedures. Over-the-counter products are especially inept when it comes to killing them. In fact, the failure rates of the products are only increasing, causing higher numbers of people to miss school and work until they can get rid of the lice.
  3. They’re expensive and ineffective. Most doctor-prescribed medicines and at-home elimination kits ring at $20 or more. One can easily spend hundreds of dollars trying to fight lice with products that are ineffective. Why waste the money on those products when the odds of completely eliminating any lice are slim?

The smartest way to quickly and efficiently deal with a lice infestation is to visit a professional lice removal service like Lice Lifters Treatment Centers. With reasonable prices and a special all-natural killing agent, the treatment centers’ expert Lifticians can destroy any and all lice activity with one treatment that includes no harmful ingredients. Their two treatment centers, located in Frisco, are open for in-office emergency head lice treatments and will provide a follow-up at-home treatment. There will be no wasted money and no useless products. They even can accept insurance through HSA/Flex-spending credit cards.

Call today to schedule an appointment with Lice Lifters Treatment Centers at 972-805-1308 (Frisco). One Quick Treatment. Done! Guaranteed.

How To Navigate The World Of Lice Treatment Options
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Lice can be one of the most stressful, pesky little bugs to remove from your full head of hair. For children, lice can be an incredibly embarrassing event to experience, as they may have contracted them at school amongst the other kids. The nurse will probably remove them from class in front of everyone, causing a scene. Lice are now more difficult than ever to remove. Thankfully, professional treatment has come a long way over the years.

Chemical Treatments

The worst method to remove pesky lice from your head is by using chemical products or treatments. Two well-known products are Nix and Rid, over-the-counter treatments that contain pyrethrin and permethrin. These items are generally recommended by those who really don’t understand lice or how to remove them effectively.
However, chemical lice treatments have been known to be quite controversial because of the potential damage to the human scalp. Headaches and nausea have been experienced in almost all users. The chemicals within these treatments are simply not worth the minuscule respite they may offer for a moment.

Professional Help

Professional help is probably one of the most effective methods to remove lice from one’s head without having to resort to dangerous chemicals. This method requires swallowing your pride a tad and seeking the necessary help to rid yourself of a potentially dangerous infestation that can be spread around.
A professional will have to inspect every strand of hair on the end, removing the lice or lice eggs using a fine-tooth comb or a special lice comb. Depending on the length of your hair, this entire process could take a few hours to complete. Be prepared for a lengthy rest in the chair if this is the case.
Removing head lice is more difficult than it ever has been. Most people will still be infested if they try home-based remedies because they truly do not work anymore. Lice have evolved into something far stronger. If you have questions or want to setup your own lice treatments, give Lice Lifters a call at 972-805-1308.

NO ITCH, NO LICE: FACT OR FICTION?
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Often, the telltale sign that a child has contracted lice is vigorous head-scratching. It’s no wonder that infected kids itch like crazy – head lice bites can be very irritating to the scalp. Should you or your child experience this kind of discomfort, it’s a sign that head lice have taken up residence and multiplied, and it’s best to seek professional treatment immediately before the problem spreads or worsens.

But what if just one of your children is itchy, while the rest of the family seems fine? Or, your school has experienced a lice outbreak, but your children are showing no signs of scratching? While your first instinct may be to heave a sigh of relief that you’ve beat the odds, you’d be wise to proceed with caution.
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The fact is that while many people do experience pronounced itchiness and discomfort when infected with lice, others seem relatively unbothered by the presence of these parasites. Some people’s skin is simply more sensitive to lice bites, just as skin irritants like mosquito bites or certain cosmetics can cause varying reactions in individuals.

What’s more, the life cycle of lice play into symptoms and their emergence. A louse has three life stages – egg, nymph, and adult. Once a female louse lays its eggs, or nits, it can take more than a week for them to hatch. The nymph is an immature insect that takes a week to reach adulthood. Once mature, an adult louse can live up to 30 days on a human head with regular feedings of blood – yuck!

All that said – and gross out factor aside – a child can be completely symptom-free for the first week or so of infection. It can be difficult for the untrained eye to even see tiny nits attached to the hair shaft. By the time itching starts, lice are firmly established and reproducing rapidly. 

The earlier you can detect infection and start lice elimination treatment, the faster and more easily the issue can be remedied. If you’re facing risk factors such as an infected family member, friend, or classmate, don’t rely on scratching and itching for diagnosis. Carefully check the roots of your child’s hair for nits and lice, and if you’re uncertain give Lice Lifters DFW a call. A professional head check can give you the peace of mind you need, and if treatment is needed, our natural and nontoxic protocol is 100% safe for your family. At Lice Lifters DFW, we’re here to help – call 972-805-1308 or contact infodfw@licelifters.com.

MYTH BUSTERS: LICE LIFTERS EDITION
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Part of our mission at Lice Lifters is to make a difference by spreading the truth about lice, how we get them, and how to get rid of them. Nevertheless, myths abound in popular culture, and well-intentioned parents find themselves bombarded with falsehoods on a regular basis. Today, let’s take a look at some of the most common myths surrounding lice and dispel them once and for all.

Lice Myth

MYTH #1: Lice prefer dirty hair.

Not true! These creatures are equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of shampooing frequency. In fact, lice may be more likely to infect clean hair because it is easier to attach to a squeaky-clean hair shaft, even more reason to visit a lice treatment clinic.

MYTH #2: Lice can inest your home.

False! Lice can only live away from a human host for 24-36 hours – they can’t even live on your pets. The eggs, or nits, cannot survive if not attached to a hair shaft. That said, excessive cleaning measures in the home are simply not necessary. A good vacuuming and hot tumble in the dryer for any bedding or stuffed animals should be sufficient.

MYTH #3: Lice like long hair.

Sure, lice like long hair – and short hair as well! Bottom line: boys or girls with short hair are not protected from lice any more than those with long tresses. Even kids with buzz cuts can get lice! If there’s an outbreak in your area, check long- and short-haired family members with equal scrutiny to see if you need lice removal services.

MYTH #4: If I’m not itchy, I can’t have lice.

Wrong! Only about half of people who carry lice experience stereotypical head scratching. It is lice bites more than the lice themselves that cause itching, and it can take 3 to 4 weeks for the bites to become an issue. If one family member is diagnosed with lice infection, have everyone checked regardless of symptoms – mom and dad, too!

If you suspect a lice outbreak in your family, the best thing you can do to prevent spread is to start treatment immediately. Using a professional service like Lice Lifters is the easiest way to eradicate the problem before it spirals out of control. We offer head checks for the entire family and apply the cost of the check toward our guaranteed treatment. Plus, you’ll love that our highly effective protocol is safe, natural, and nontoxic. Should your family be the target of these persistent parasites, please get in touch with the Lice Lifters team – call 972-805-1308 or contact infodfw@licelifters.com.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, OR FESTIVAL OF LICE?
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The Truth About Lice During Winter and the Holidays

As temperatures drop, we generally see a drop in insects and other pests. Sadly, this does not apply to head lice populations, and you might even notice more infestations in your community. For one, all of those cozy hats, scarves, coats, and other wintertime accessories we love to wear make it that much easier to spread the nasty critters. We also tend to spend more time indoors and in closer quarters, and all that togetherness means we’re sharing more than holiday cheer – we’re sharing nits and head lice as well.

While the odds of your kids coming home with unwelcome, six-legged guests may be heightened during the holidays, there’s no need to despair. By following a few simple tips, you can reduce your family’s risk of head lice infection so you may not have to visit a lice treatment center.

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  1. Avoid coat racks: While head lice can’t fly or jump, they do crawl, and a crowded coat rack at school allows them the opportunity to migrate. Head lice can’t live long without a human host, but they might just survive long enough to hitch a ride home with your child! If possible, have your kids hang coats and other winter wear on the backs of their chairs at school.
  2. No sharing: This rule applies year-round, but winter hats, earmuffs, and scarves provide additional temptation to swap gear. Let your kids know that this is not the time to practice sharing!
  3. Check heads regularly: Especially if you’re aware of frequent outbreaks in your area, consider checking your family’s heads regularly for head lice and nits. It’s always easier to treat an infection sooner rather than later, and before the lice have spread to all family members.

Should your best efforts fail, and you find your family in the midst of a lice outbreak, early lice treatment is your best defense for eliminating the pests once and for all. There’s no need to let head lice spoil your holiday season when swift treatment is available. At Lice Lifters DFW, we offer head checks for the entire family, and fees for this service are waived when a treatment plan is pursued. We feel good about our natural, non-toxic head lice treatment, and guarantee results. For more information, get in touch with us at Lice Lifters DFW – call 972-805-1308 or contact me at infodfw@licelifters.com.

Can You Use Your Health Savings Account for Lice Treatment?
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Can You Use Your Health Savings Account?

Here at Lice Lifters DFW, we get questions from time to time about whether Dallas & Fort Worth lice treatment is a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) approved expense. The truth? It’s a gray area – a big one. Read on to learn more about the exciting world of HSAs and FSAs (read tongue in cheek), and lice and nit removal.

First off, what are HSAs and FSAs? If your family is enrolled in a high-deductible health insurance plan, you can take advantage of the tax benefits of an HSA, while the FSA is available only for those with employer-sponsored health plans. Both are savings accounts that afford tax advantages for approved medical expenses. Approved healthcare expenses can run the gamut – from acupuncture to x-ray.

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So is lice removal an approved expense? Possibly. HSA and FSA holders have met with different levels of success in this realm. Many plans will reimburse head lice treatment expenses after you pay for the service and submit an itemized receipt. Some may require a physician’s note recommending lice removal. Contact your plan administrator for clarification – should your insurance company give you the go ahead, we are able to accept most HSA and FSA credit cards for treatments. Again, please check with your insurance before hand or give us a call at Lice Lifters DFW.

If your HSA or FSA does not cover lice treatment, the service may still be deductible on your family’s tax return – your tax consultant can offer details. In addition, a limited number of health insurance policies may cover head lice removal, so it never hurts to call your insurer and ask.

We love being experts in our field – lice and nit elimination may not be glamorous, but the gratitude our clients show makes it all worth it. That said, we hope you’ll defer to the experts at your health insurance company for sound advice as to whether lice removal expenses are an approved expense under your HSA or FSA plan. For pro advice about safe, natural treatment for head lice elimination, look to Lice Lifters DFW – call 972-805-1308 or contact me at infodfw@licelifters.com.

CAN FURRY FRIENDS SPREAD HEAD LICE?
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The Facts About Cross Contamination With Pets

Your children may share everything with the family pet – from their beds to ice cream cones. But head lice and nits are things you don’t need to worry about passing along to Fluffy or Fido. That’s because the variety of lice kids (and adults) carry is quite persnickety and thrives exclusively on human hosts.

When a child comes home with head lice, all human family members do need to be examined to rule out further infestation. Bringing the family to Lice Lifters DFW for professional head checks is a great place to start. But poring over furry friends in search of head lice is completely unnecessary – so heave a sigh of relief and cross that chore off of your to-do list!

Furry Friends Spread Lice

It is interesting to note that there are specific varieties of lice that do live on pets. But there’s no need to worry about contracting lice from animals – just as some lice are partial to humans, these lice are specific to their host. For instance, there are lice that live only on cats, as well as lice that prefer dogs.

Lice infestations on pets are far more rare than human outbreaks, so you are highly unlikely to encounter this affliction. Here at Lice Lifters DFW, we specialize in eliminating lice and nits on humans. Should you suspect that your pet has lice, call your veterinarian promptly for professional advice about how to remedy the problem.

Have you just discovered head lice in your family? Or have you unsuccessfully tried to battle an outbreak without professional help? Regardless of where you are in the process, we want to help you eliminate those persistent pests once and for all with our proven, safe, and natural treatment. In addition to regular business hours, we offer after-hours appointments upon request. Call 972-805-1308 or contact me at infodfw@licelifters.com to schedule your visit to Lice Lifters DFW.

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