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Why Using Chemicals for Head Lice Treatment is NOT a Good Idea

“Back in my day, lice were treated by dousing kerosene and setting hair on fire… It was effective in removing hair alright, which means no head lice!” The above is a purely fictional account yet there is one truth mixed in

Why Using Chemicals for Head Lice Treatment is NOT a Good Idea2017-12-27T03:48:58-05:00

A Not-So Lice Invitation: Where Do Head Lice Come From?

We’ll be the first ones to say lice jokes aren’t funny to parents. How can they be funny when your entire life is completely thrown off, because of some creepy critters who can’t seem to mind their own business, and stay

A Not-So Lice Invitation: Where Do Head Lice Come From?2017-12-27T03:46:01-05:00

Lice Combs: The Real Heroes

With head lice, it’s always a struggle for most parents to find a treatment that sticks, and actually works. Children that go to school are prone to getting lice, and it pays off to have a plan of action at the

Lice Combs: The Real Heroes2017-12-27T03:42:57-05:00

Head Lice Infestations—Are There Any Risk Factors?

Lice—even the word alone is enough to send tremors of disgust down your spine. These tiny parasites can wreak havoc in your life, acting as an unpleasant inconvenience. Treating head lice is particularly tricky, what with their tendency to escape detection

Head Lice Infestations—Are There Any Risk Factors?2017-12-27T03:40:24-05:00

Problems We’ve All Encountered During Our Childhood

Ah, childhood. Some of our best memories are of our shenanigans when we were kids. From playing innocent and blaming the cat when we broke mom’s previous vase, to answering for our friends during class attendance. And now, as parents, watching

Problems We’ve All Encountered During Our Childhood2021-11-09T10:21:26-05:00

Knot Your Average Problem: Dealing with Lice During Winters

In a world of 7 billion people, what are our odds of contracting head lice? But when you receive a note saying that your child has head lice, thousands of questions come to your mind. They all begin with how, when,

Knot Your Average Problem: Dealing with Lice During Winters2017-12-27T03:27:20-05:00

What Are Lice? Where Do They Come From?

We are always told that lice are ‘caught’ or ‘transferred’ but if everyone is catching lice, where did they originally come from? Lice or Pediculus humanus capitis (its medical name) are highly contagious, insect parasites that feed on human blood. They

What Are Lice? Where Do They Come From?2017-12-27T03:21:31-05:00

Prevent Your Kid From Getting Lice This Winter

Winter is the time for head-lice breakouts. After the holidays are over, your children will be heading back to school which gives lice an opportunity to spread. Here’s how you can prevent your kid from getting lice this winter. 1.Tell your

Prevent Your Kid From Getting Lice This Winter2021-11-09T10:22:31-05:00

How Long Have I Had Head Lice?

How can you not know that you have lice? The answer to this question is simple. Many people who visit our lice treatment center Hollywood have little idea regarding extent of their head lice infestation. Sure, all the symptoms exist: the scratching,

How Long Have I Had Head Lice?2017-12-27T03:12:48-05:00

FAQ: Can The Common Head Louse Fly?

Is that a bird? Is that a plane? Is that Superman? No, folks. It’s neither of those, but pediculus humanus capitis or the incredibly common head louse! C’est impossible…when did lice mutate and gain the ability of flying? The answer may

FAQ: Can The Common Head Louse Fly?2017-12-27T03:07:25-05:00
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