Posts by Dena
Lice Prevention for Summer Camps and Childcare Centers: A Comprehensive Guide
With summer upon us, some children will be creating lasting memories with their friends in summer camps and child care centers. While as a parent you’re excited to get them out of the house, there could also be some concern when it comes to head lice. According to the Centers of Disease Control, an estimated…
Read MoreBest Head Lice Treatment for Long Thick Hair
If you are dealing with head lice, it’s only natural to want to get them out as quickly as possible. If you or someone you know has dealt with lice in the past, you know that removing these parasites is a task easier said than done. The process of eliminating head lice one by one…
Read MoreHow Long Do Lice Live
Despite their small size, head lice cause problems for people all over the globe. Even if you’ve never had head lice, you probably know someone that has. The CDC estimates that there are somewhere between 6 and 12 million cases of lice each year among citizens ages 3-11 here in the United States alone. If…
Read MoreLong-Term Effects Of Untreated Head Lice
Lice are pesky creatures that can quickly infest your hair, home, or body. Treating any type of lice, head lice specifically, requires consistency and determination. For decades, the general population has taken a relatively lax approach to treating lice. Many people think they’re harmless creatures, but serious consequences can occur if left untreated. But what…
Read MoreCan You Get Lice From Sleeping In The Same Bed?
The last thing you want to worry about as you’re sleeping is whether or not you’re sharing a bed with a swarm of lice. Instead of having nightmares about itching your head for days, you should be dreaming about more pleasant things. Keep reading to learn about where lice like to hang out in the…
Read MoreWhat Are Different Head Lice Screening Options?
Head lice are highly durable, persistent little parasites that live in the hair and scalp of humans and animals. They reproduce rapidly and can easily spread to other unsuspecting members of a household or classroom, and can be very difficult to get rid of. For these reasons, it is highly recommended you get checked and…
Read MoreCan Pets Get Head Lice?
Anyone who has experienced head lice can testify to the fact that it is a tremendously unpleasant experience that nobody should have to go through. Unfortunately, with 6 million to over 12 million reported cases per year, head lice are here to stay for the time being. The good news is that we have effective…
Read MoreHow To Check For Lice
Feeling itchy but you aren’t sure what’s causing it? It could be lice! These common pests cause problems for millions of families around the U.S. Every year. Head lice do not discriminate and travel quickly around households and through schools, so it is vital that you and your family know how to check yourselves for…
Read MoreWhat Are Your Options For Lice Treatment?
Despite their small size, head lice cause a huge problem for people all over the globe. With over 6 million head lice infestations occuring in the U.S. every year, it’s likely that you or someone you know will encounter head lice at least once in their lifetime. If you or a family member is facing…
Read MoreWhy Natural Remedies For Lice Removal Don’t Work
Dealing with head lice can be very stressful, especially if the person with head lice is your child. It is very common for children attending school to come into contact with head lice and bring it home with them, and it is just as common for parents to explore, or invent, a home remedy to…
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