Thanks to the prevalence of blogs online, do-it-yourself solutions and home remedies have become increasingly more common when it comes to head lice treatment. Many parents wish to save money while ridding their children or home of head lice. Unfortunately, despite what you may have read online, most of these natural home remedies fail to … Continued
Can Head Lice Cause Hives?
Head lice are becoming increasingly more common throughout the country. On average, there are between 6 and 12 million reported cases of head lice infestations in the United States. These numbers are rising consistently each year. With so many head lice being passed around, more and more adults are becoming worried about their children. Are … Continued
Is Hot Air Effective Against Head Lice?
There are currently an estimated 6 to 12 million cases of head lice throughout the country. While quite an enormous gap, these millions of cases are not be ignored either. The number of cases is on the rise each year. Lice are becoming resistant to chemical medications and shampoos. Only professional treatment truly stands a … Continued
How Contagious Are Head Lice in Adults?
When you think of head lice, it’s likely that you don’t think of a contagious virus being spread amongst the population. Most people simply imagine an itchy scalp and little else. That is because head lice are not contagious in the way we usually imagine – in fact, they are not easily spread whatsoever. It … Continued
Do I Need to Shave My Head if I Have Lice?
Head lice are certainly troublesome. For children who have never experienced head lice previously, the discomfort and potentially itchy scalp are often terrifying. The further thought that bugs might be on their head can also frighten young boys and girls. To make matters worse, many parents who may not have dealt with head lice as … Continued
Should I Get Treated If My Kid Has Lice?
With the children in school, it’s only a matter of time before a lice infestation breaks out in our region. Children tend to play in close proximity to each other. Plus, they share their favorite headwear and clothing, even toys, which provide a vehicle for head lice to spread. Even tough-and-tumble games on the playground … Continued
Head Lice in Preschoolers: How to Deal With the Problem
Head lice are an incredibly common occurrence in the school system. Typically, school-aged children – usually preschoolers – experience head lice. The head lice infestation then spreads to the family at home. It’s a common misconception that only those with dirty hair will receive head lice, though. Anyone can get head lice. For a preschooler, … Continued
Gross Facts You Didn’t Know About Head Lice
When head lice present themselves, parents like yourself tend to panic. But who wouldn’t? The constant itch and discomfort, especially in children, can make us feel both uncomfortable and downright useless in fixing the situation with lice removal. You may think that a quick trip to the drugstore or supermarket could help resolve all your … Continued
Back to School Lice Checks: Should You DIY?
The beginning of a school year is an exciting time for your child. A new class, a new teacher, new friends, and new opportunities to learn. For parents, it is just as exciting to watch them thrive and enjoy their time at school. However, the school year comes with a few downsides. It is much … Continued
Over-the-Counter Lice Treatment, Yes or No?
When your child comes home with that telltale itch, you know something is wrong. It could be head lice, or it could just be some dirt from their time at the playground. But if it’s the former, you may feel the need to panic. Hold on – take a deep breath, step back, and then act … Continued