Head lice are a common nuisance. Researchers estimate over 12 million individual cases of head lice each year throughout the United States. Many of these cases are children. Kids do not have the same inhibitions as adults. They share their favorite hats or scarves and play with other children too closely on the playground, which … Continued
Don’t Panic! First Steps After Discovering a Lice Outbreak
At one point or another, you’ve likely received a dreaded notice from your child’s school. The note, sent home with your child, indicates an outbreak of lice among the student body. This leaves most people slightly panicked and overly-concerned over every itch they experience. Through proper prevention and treatment, however, additional cases of lice are … Continued
Don’t Forget About Lice During Summer Camp Season!
When your child comes home from summer camp, the last thing you want is them to track lice back into the house. The American Camp Association reports that head lice are among the most common camp problems. However, even though your child comes home with lice, don’t assume you can never send them back to … Continued
Smartphone’s Contribute to Lice Transfer Among School Children
Smartphone’s Contribute to Lice Transfer The smartphone has transformed our society over the past decade. They have become increasingly capable, and most of us have reached the point where we couldn’t imagine living without them. Having the world at our fingertips wherever we are throughout the day is certainly a wonderful thing, but smartphones also … Continued
Lice Prevention & Treatment Tips for Kids at Summer Camp
As you you continue a summer of peace and quiet with the kids going to or off at camp, you find that you may have some concerns about them going away. Perhaps you’re worried about whether they’ll have a good time there. It’s also always a little disconcerting when they are away, and as a … Continued
Dallas Ft Worth Summer Heat & How That Affects Head Lice Treatment
As the Dallas Fort Worth area gets hotter, Dallas head lice problems rise. Summer is a time filled with lots of family, friends, and activities. Even though your kids are out of school for the summer, the prevalence of head lice increases during warmer months. Lice Removal for Dallas TX area residents is as unique as our … Continued
Nixing the Nits: DIY Tips You Need to Know
For some, ridding your scalp of head lice is more than a simple annoyance. Perhaps you have experienced this infestation previously and have your own methods to get rid of the little monsters, but those methods may be outdated. You cannot simply remove them yourself. In fact, today’s lice will require the touch of a … Continued
Head Lice Treatment: Should You Keep Your Child’s Hair Short?
Whether your child has had head lice in the past, or you’re currently dealing with this pesky problem, you’re likely wondering about preventative measures for the future. Naturally, many parents may decide that simply cutting their child’s hair will do the trick instead of professionally treating lice – after all, the shorter the hair, the … Continued
How To Navigate The World Of Lice Treatment Options
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 … Continued
Nagging Nits: What to Do When They Won’t Go Away
Is there anything more annoying than continuing to find nits after an over the counter treatment didn’t work? Yes, you could be facing another head lice outbreak. Nits can be difficult to remove. Lice Lifters makes it a priority to educate our DFW clients on what to do when those nagging nits won’t go away. Read on to … Continued
