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Can Adults Get Head Lice?

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education, Lice Prevention, Lice Symptoms & Detection

When a child comes home from school or summer camp with head lice, parents often worry about siblings in the home. But, what about the adults? Can they get head lice, too? The truth is that anyone can get head lice – even moms and dads. Still, adults are far…

June 20, 2019

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Summer Camp and Head Lice: Keep Your Child Lice-Free

By valLice, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings, Lice Prevention

Every year, more than 14 million children and adults attend camp in the U.S. Camps are especially popular in the summer months when kids are out of school and need structure. Like school and daycare, camps create an environment where kids share their space. While this is important for establishing…

June 11, 2019

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Do Home Remedies for Head Lice Work?

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education, Lice Treatment

In order to get rid of hair lice, head lice treatment is almost always necessary. Many people start their research online where they are presented with dozens of home remedies. Unfortunately, most home remedies are ineffective and can cause you to waste your time and money. Unless you have an…

June 4, 2019

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Things You Don’t Have to Do When Your Child Has Lice

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education, Lice Symptoms & Detection

Here at My Hair Helpers, we love to save families time and money. We know that lice can be a worst fear for parents, but they don’t have to be. With prompt treatment from a reputable lice treatment service, you can get your lice situation (and sanity) under control. To…

May 28, 2019

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5 Things to Look For in a Head Lice Removal Service

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education, Lice Treatment

When lice invade your home, it’s important to know that you are not alone. Head lice treatment services are available – the key is finding the right one for your needs. Head lice are growing more resistant to certain ingredients, so the last thing you want is ineffective treatment. This…

May 16, 2019

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Is Your Child Embarrassed by Head Lice? Here’s How to Help.

By valLice, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings, Lice Symptoms & Detection

There is a stigma associated with head lice. It’s unfortunate, really, because lice are extremely common, highly contagious and difficult to prevent. Cases of head lice are found worldwide and are most common among preschoolers and school-aged students. Between 6 and 12 million people get head lice each year, most…

May 13, 2019

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How Do You Know When Head Lice are Gone?

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education, Lice Treatment

If you have recently treated your child for head lice, you might be wondering how you will know if the lice are gone. With a single treatment, your child can return to school. However, the long-term success of your treatment depends on the product used, how early the infestation was…

May 1, 2019

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What Happens if You Don’t Treat Head Lice?

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education, Lice Symptoms & Detection, Lice Treatment

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you left a case of head lice untreated? Would the lice go away on their own? Unfortunately, no. There’s a reason why prompt, effective treatment is recommended by head lice experts and doctors – it’s necessary for controlling lice infestations. Without lice…

April 28, 2019

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Super Lice: Should You Be Worried?

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education, Lice Prevention, Lice Treatment

Super lice have been making recent headlines, but they aren’t anything new. These treatment-resistant lice are just like regular head lice, except they are resistant to the active ingredients in many head lice treatments. A common first line of defense for treating head lice is pyrethroids, but super lice are…

April 18, 2019

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