Do Head Lice Spread in the Winter

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We get a lot of questions about head lice. One of the most common this time of year is, do head lice even spread in the winter? We understand a lot of other insects die off in the winter months, but unfortunately head lice are not one of them. Head lice spread in the winter…

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Pesticide in pet shampoo, LICE TREATMENT and mosquito repellent ‘raises the risk of an early death by 56%’

Recently, Yahoo Style UK released an article that talked about the dangerous chemicals that are found in pet shampoo, lice treatment and mosquito repellent. Their article had this to say: “The controversial pesticide may particularly damage the heart. Exposure to a pesticide found in pet shampoos, lice treatments and mosquito repellents may lead to an…

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Talking to Other Parents About Head Lice

Head lice is always an uncomfortable topic to discuss, especially among adults. When it comes to neighborhood gatherings, PTA meetings, or lunch with the girls, the last thing anyone wants is to bring up the uncomfortable topics. Head lice is one of those topics though that seems to wedge its way into conversation at the…

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COVID-19 CLINIC UPDATE

While your kids are home, have you discovered that they have HEAD LICE? Get help NOW. While we have to hold off doing our #1 famous treatment, our clinic is offering home delivery, shipping or curbside pick up! It is 100% effective when used properly and safe commercial grade oil to start treatment at home…

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Covid-19 Safety Protocol Updates

KEEPING YOUR FAMILY SAFE IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY We’ve always adhered to rigorous cleaning and disinfecting standards to prevent the spread of lice, but with the recent spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we’ve implemented enhanced social distancing, cleaning, disinfecting and other client safety protocols. Effective immediately, families will be limited to one family per room and…

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Dandruff vs. Head Lice

Having an itchy head is never a great feeling but thinking it’s head lice can make it even worse. Often unless dandruff has been a past problem lice is one of the first concerns on our mind when our scalps begin to itch. Thinking you have head lice when it’s really just dandruff can cause…

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What are Nits & What do They Look Like?

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Head lice are hard to see and even harder to deal with, but what do you do when someone starts to ask you about nits and getting rid of them? What even are nits and why are they such a big deal? What Are Nits? Nits are lice eggs and it’s important to get rid…

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How Long have You had Head Lice

It’s happened and you definitely have head lice! You immediately have a million questions. Where did they come from? What do you do to get rid of them? And probably the scariest of all how long have they been there? It can be unsettling not knowing how long they’ve been crawling around, but we are…

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THE SCHOOL LICE LETTER

Why Sending Out A School Lice Letter Isn’t The Answer A school lice letter is pretty much what it sounds like. A letter that gets sent home with your child or in the mail, to inform you that there is a detected case of lice in your child’s class or school, that urges you to…

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Don’t Pack Head Lice on Spring Break Vacation

It’s been a long winter and the whole family is ready for a break from the everyday drain of work and school. Many families and individuals are about to embark on trips to various destinations on tropical vacations and to family destinations. This short break is meant for fun and sun, the last thing your…

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