Why You Need a Lice Comb
When it comes to tackling a case of head lice, one recommendation you’ll find over and over by lice experts is to do combing. Combing can serve as both a confirmation of whether someone has head lice, as well as a way to treat an infestation by physically removing the bugs and nits. Many tools […]
Lice Treatments through the Ages
Head lice have been around for thousands of years. Treatments have varied widely over the centuries. The first recorded treatment of head lice was found in an Egyptian medical guide known as the Ebers Papyrus, dated around 1550 BC. It recommended filling one’s mouth with warm date meal and water and then spitting it on […]
I’ve Been In Lockdown, How Did I Get Lice
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many around the world have stayed indoors to help prevent the disease’s spread. College students are participating in lectures online, adults are telecommuting from home, and their kids are in Zoom meetings and Google Hangouts for school. Yet in this unprecedented era of social distancing, lice is an epidemic that […]
Does Hair Dye Kill Head Lice?
If you’ve dyed your hair before, then you definitely know the strong chemical smell of the dye and have felt the tingle on your scalp as the dye works its magic on your hair. It makes sense that a bug might have a hard time living through that kind of chemical warfare. However, does it […]
Lice Clinics of America Reports Lice Activity Increased During Pandemic
With Families Isolating at Home, Lice Infestations Are Intense Salt Lake City – July 8, 2020 – Lice Clinics of America (LCA), headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, reported that clinics across their U.S. network saw an average increase of 25 percent in lice activity from April to May of this year. Infestations of lice […]
Answering America’s Most Searched Lice Questions
If you’ve been infested with head lice for the first time, the first place you may think to go for help is Google. But even though there are scientific and reliable sources online that have accurate information, there are just as many erroneous claims and unhelpful tips being spread about head lice, many of which […]
First Time Dealing with Lice? Get the Facts
If you’ve never dealt with head lice before, it’s hard to know when you (or a loved one) are experiencing an infestation. Because 50 percent of individuals suffering from head lice don’t exhibit noticeable symptoms, it’s possible to get head lice and live with them for weeks without realizing it at all! To combat misinformation […]
From the desk of Dr. Lauer, National Medical Director of Lice Clinics of America
As Lice Clinics of America head lice professionals, we are all used to having the most effective and safe head lice treatment at our fingertips. It seems unfathomable that some people are still suggesting alternative remedies without any scientific basis. Even more concerning is the fact that many of these recommendations could be dangerous. A […]
Your Most Burning Questions About Head Lice Removal
Getting rid of head lice involves more than just combing your hair or applying the product. There is no 100% foolproof cure for head lice, but education is your first line of defense against an infestation. Q: What are lice? A: Lice are blood-sucking parasites that live on human hair. They spread via direct head-to-head […]
Lice Clinics of America Launches ‘Schools Without Lice’ National Educator Partnership
New program collaborates with educators and school nurses nationwide to eradicate lice in schools Salt Lake City, UT – July 30, 2019 – Lice Clinics of America, the world’s largest network of professional urgent care head lice treatment centers, announced that the company is launching a nationwide program titled ‘Schools Without Lice – National Educator […]
