Posts Tagged ‘superlice’
Why is head lice so itchy?
One sign that you’re infested with lice is itchiness. While this can be an uncomfortable symptom, its actually only present in about half of the people who are infested.Many people assume that lice itch is caused by the bugs crawling around, but its actually caused by a reaction to the bites.Just like with mosquito bites,…
Read MoreWhy is head lice so common?
Lice is very common in children and in turn, parents who catch it from their kids! While finding out that these little parasites have infested your beloved family can be stress inducing, the good news is that lice don’t make you sick, don’t spread disease, and are really just considered a nuisance. The reason that…
Read MoreWhy is head lice so hard to get rid of?
As a lice professional, we get asked this question all the time! The fact is that in order to be effective enough to get rid of lice in one short sitting like we do, it takes intensive training, years of experience, major attention to detail, AND gusto!! Seriously though, home treating lice is very difficult…
Read MoreWhy is head lice common in children?
Its no surprise that head lice is more common in children, after all, they have zero regard for personal space, am I right? That being said, because children play closely, attend school and activities together, and have sleepovers with their besties, lice does spread easily in a younger age group. Anywhere that children are congregating,…
Read MoreWhy is head lice bad?
The truth is that head lice aren’t “bad”.They’re the cause of stress and anxiety for many parents, caregivers, and even teachers, but they don’t cause any harm or illness. The mental strain caused by head lice is far more damaging than the little parasite itself, I PROMISE. What I’ve found in a decade of being…
Read MoreWhy is head lice a thing?
A customer fave! Head lice is truly just a nuisance as it doesn’t make you sick- aside from mentally ill with stress! Parents and caregivers are always asking WHY lice exists. I get it- it really seems to serve no purpose whatsoever. In regard to their place on our planet, they truly don’t contribute in…
Read MoreWhy is head lice treatment not working?
As a lice professional since 2015, My team and I have helped thousands of local families. Many times, its the same story- our client calls and proceeds to explain how they’ve home treated several times (usually 2-3 before they throw in the towel and call us), and by that point they’re so frustrated and have…
Read MoreWhy is head lice more common in the winter?
As a veteran clinic owner, this is one of the most commonly asked questions. The easy answer is that head lice “awareness” is actually what ebbs and flows more than prevalence. Head lice is not seasonal, but we see a big surge in appointments from August to November. The end of the summer marks many…
Read MoreCan you catch lice from rugs and furniture?
This is always a huge topic of conversation and concern for clients! The GREAT news is that it’s extremely unlikely for you to catch lice aside from direct hair to hair contact. Lice are not passed from children sharing cubbies, the rugs at school, couches, the seats on the bus.. you get the idea! This…
Read MoreWhat is Super Lice?!
Superlice is a term that describes lice that are resistant to pesticide based treatments. It sounds a lot scarier than it is- after all, isn’t it just as yucky to douse your family’s head in permethrin or Malathion? Head lice are a hardy species- not much can kill them (hair dye, Cetaphil, + olive oil…
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