Do I have Head Lice?

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Lice are little pesky creatures, and even though they can’t fly or jump, they are determined tostay around. Knowing the signs of lice and what lice look like is crucial knowledge to knowinghow to properly get rid of lice. How To Check For LiceHere at Lice Clinics Houston, we do offer lice checks, but if you do not have the time, here’ssome steps to help you know the proper way...Read More

Why Shaving Your Head Won't Get Rid of Head Lice

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Lice are tiny insects that live on the scalp and lay eggs. They are a nuisance, but they are not dangerous. Many people believe that shaving their head will get rid of lice, but this is not true. Lice can survive without a host for up to 48 hours, so even if you have your head, the lice will just come back. Head lice can survive without a host for...Read More

Talking to Other Parents About Head Lice

Head lice is always an uncomfortable topic to discuss, especially amongst adults. When it comes to neighborhood gatherings, PTA meetings, or lunch with the girls, the last thing anyone wants is to bring up uncomfortable topics. Head lice is one of those topics though that seems to wedge its way into conversation at the most inconvenient times, when it’s too late and an infestation has occurred. As parents, it’s our...Read More

Cleaning Your Child’s Bedroom After Head Lice

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Cleaning Your Child’s Bedroom After Head LiceWhen you find out someone if your household has head lice it can be an overwhelming experience. Not only do you have to figure out how to treat the infestation but clean up after it. Knowing your children have had head lice can cause a whole new variety of concerns when it comes to cleaning their rooms. Cleaning your child’s bedroom after head lice...Read More

Can African Americans Get Head Lice?

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Can African Americans Get Head Lice?It has long been a myth that African Americans and those with similar hair textures can not get head lice. Unfortunately, this isn’t true. Those with natural hair can still get head lice the same as any other hair type. Let’s talk more about how African Americans can get head lice.Can African Americans Get Head Lice?As we mentioned above those with natural hair can still...Read More

Why Do Lice Make you Itch?

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Why Do Lice Make You Itch?People are infested with lice, which are tiny insects that live on their scalps. They are brown or black, and their eggs are white. Lice feed on human blood, laying eggs on the hair shafts near the scalp. When the lice hatch, they crawl down to the scalp and start to feed. It is what causes the itch.The science behind lice how do they cause...Read More

What Blood Types Affect Lice The Most?

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Head lice are little insects that mainly feed on human blood. In your home, you might have seen someone being infected by the lice while others are not. The only question that comes to mind during those situations is, do lice prefer a certain blood type?What Blood Type will Lice Prefer?Many people who the lice have infected have once questioned why the lice are getting attached to them. You will...Read More

How to Protect Your Family From Lice

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How to Protect Your Family from LiceLice are tiny insects that live on human scalps and feed on human blood. They are a common problem in children and can be spread easily from one person to another. Lice are small insects that live on the scalps of humans. They are a nuisance and can be hard to get rid of. If you have lice, it is important to prevent them...Read More

Don't Waste Your Pot of Gold on DIY Lice Treatments

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Don't Waste Your Pot of Gold on DIY Lice TreatmentsIt's the time of year for leprechauns, rainbows, and pots of gold! We're all excited to hunt for our pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but make sure you spend it wisely. Don't waste your pot of gold on head lice treatments that don't work like over the counter and DIY lice treatments.The Cost of DIY Lice TreatmentsDIY...Read More

Do Hair Straighteners Kill Lice?

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Do Hair Straighteners Kill Lice?There are lots of ideas on the internet on how to get rid of head lice at home. From mayonnaise hair masks to kerosene shampoo most of them don't live up to the hype. We know that heat can be used to treat head lice but can you use a hair straightener to kill lice?How Does Heat Kill Lice?Heat can be effective at dehydrating and killing...Read More

Your Head Lice Questions Answered

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Your Head Lice Questions Answered?Head lice have been plaguing society since ancient times. Yet we still have so many questions when we find ourselves faced with an actual infestation. That's why our local lice experts are here to answer all of our most asked lice questions. Why don't over the counter products work?Over the counter head lice treatments may seem like a quick and easy way to treat an infestation....Read More

Don't Spread Head Lice this Season

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Don't Spread Head Lice this SeasonIt's the holiday season, and it's time for gathering with friends and family. Sharing hugs and cozying up together is all a part of the holiday season. Unfortunately, it can also be an easy time to spread head lice. Don't be the reason for extra stress this season. If you suspect you may have head lice follow these tips to stop the spread and get...Read More

Post Holiday Head Lice Increase

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Post Holiday Head Lice IncreaseThe time from Thanksgiving to New Years is a busy time filled with shopping, gatherings, and more. After the holidays, everything else seems to begin catching up to us. This included illness and of course head lice. All of the holiday gatherings can be the perfect place for colds and head lice to spread. Why exactly does the post holiday season bring on an increase in...Read More

Holiday Head Lice Headache

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The holiday season is fast approaching, a joyful and fun time of year. Head lice can take that joyful time and turn it into a mess of a headache. We don't want you to spend the holidays battling head lice and missing out on the fun. Our holiday head lice tips can help keep you and your family lice free.Holiday Head Lice GatheringHoliday gatherings are a staple of the season....Read More

Thankful for Our Head Lice Professionals

The Thanksgiving season is a time to be thankful for those around you and all of our blessings. At Lice Clinics of America we'd like to say a huge thank you to our head lice technicians. We are forever thankful for our head lice professionals that keep our communities lice free.Thank YouWe'd like you to join us in thanking the hardworking technicians at our clinic. They work day in and...Read More

Tips for a Lice Free Halloween

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Halloween can be a fun and exciting time, but head lice can easily ruin an exciting time. The fun and spookiness of Halloween can lead to the easy spread of head lice infestations. People gathering and kids playing close together are the perfect mix for head lice. We've put together some tips for you to have a lice free Halloween.Tips for a Lice Free HalloweenAvoid Direct ContactDirect head-to-head contact is...Read More

Head Lice in Halloween Costumes

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Head lice can make Halloween an even scarier time. Children playing close together can make for the perfect lice breeding ground. Perhaps the most common place for head lice to spread during the Halloween season is at costume stores. Finding head lice in Halloween costumes can be common and problematic.Head Lice in Halloween CostumesDuring the pre-Halloween season many families find themselves in costume stores trying on various outfits and accessories....Read More

What Does Head Lice Look Like?

Head Lice Symptoms

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Checking for head lice can be a tough task. If you think you or someone in your home has head lice, knowing what to look for can make all the difference. If your head begins to itch it can be beneficial to know if lice or another problem. Let's go over what head lice look like, so you can be prepared.What Head Lice Look LikeHead lice can be hard to...Read More

What to Do if There is a Lice Outbreak at Your School

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School has been back in session for a while now and along with it head lice outbreaks. Head lice return to school just like your children every year and can wreak havoc on your children's classroom. If there is a lice outbreak at your school, there is plenty you can do to prevent an infestation.What to Do if There is a Lice Outbreak at Your SchoolSchool classrooms are the perfect...Read More

Can Lice Spread in Swimming Pools?

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Summer is in full swing and that means lots of family fun days in the pool. Gathering with friends and family to cool off from the summer heat can be just what is needed. But when head lice infestations begin to spread, is swimming worth the risk? Can lice spread in swimming pools?Does Pool Chlorine Kill LiceIt might seem like a great idea to drown your lice in the chlorine...Read More

Can You Get Head Lice if You're Bald?

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No hair should mean no head lice right? Head lice are extremely small, only 2-3 mm. Lice lay their eggs at the base of the hair follicle as close to the scalp as possible. The adult lice spend their time hanging out feeding off the scalp. Without hair, you would think no head lice could attach to a bald person's scalp. Getting head lice is possible if you're bald.Getting Lice...Read More

Does Bleaching Your Hair Kill Head Lice?

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It seems like a great idea at first. You've read the list of aggressive sounding chemicals on the back of the box, and you think to yourself 'this has to work'. Unfortunately bleaching your hair just isn't enough to take care of a head lice infestation. Using Bleach to Kill Head LiceFor years people have been using bleach to kill head lice. The problem is hair dyes are not enough...Read More

Can Head Lice Make You Sick?

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Head lice are concern enough without having to worry about getting sick. Many have heard horror stories of those with head lice contracting infections and falling ill. The truth is head lice do not carry disease. Head lice cannot make you sick, but there is another way you can fall ill as a result of head lice. Can Head Lice Make You Sick?As we mentioned above, head lice themselves do...Read More

Can Your Pets Get Head Lice?

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We've all been there, worrying about the rest of our household getting lice once one member has it. But what about our pets? Can they get head lice too? If head lice spread so easily from person to person what is to stop them from spreading to your beloved animals? That leaves the long-asked question: can your pets get head lice?Can Your Pets Get Head Lice?The good news is the...Read More

Are There Different Species of Head Lice?

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There are three different species of lice that can be found on the human body. Head lice that can be found above the shoulders. Body lice that can be found on chest hair, armpits, and clothing. Lastly crab lice that can be found in the pubic area. This and the recurrence of head lice can lead to the misconception that there is more than one species of head lice. Different...Read More