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How Long Does it Take for Head Lice to Become Visible?

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

If your child was recently exposed to head lice, you might wonder how long it takes for any possible lice to become visible. We get these calls a lot from moms and dads who are concerned that their children may have contracted lice. It’s always easier to deal with mild infestations,…

July 22, 2019

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How Lice Screenings Keep Your Summer Camp Lice-Free

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

There is no question that you want to send all campers home lice-free, but it’s not exactly in your control. When hundreds of kids come together in an environment like this, they are more likely to share lice. Whether it’s from putting their heads together during a science project or…

July 10, 2019

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Does Chlorine Kill Lice? Can My Child Catch Lice from a Swimming Pool?

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

Now that it’s summer, we have many families asking if they can catch head lice from swimming in a public pool. Swimming pools are known for lots of things, but head lice aren’t one of them. While there is some risk to catching lice from a swimming pool, that risk…

June 24, 2019

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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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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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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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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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tell the difference between dandruff and head lice

Difference Between Head Lice and Dandruff

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

Believe it or not, lice are easy to confuse with dandruff. Dandruff is a very common problem, but so are lice. Each year, the CDC reports that 6 to 12 million people in the United States get head lice, most of them children. The key to dealing with head lice…

April 4, 2019

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Lice Symptoms You Don’t Want to Ignore

By valLice, Lice Symptoms & Detection

Lice are tiny parasites that feed on human blood. They prefer to live near the scalp where they can stay warm, hidden and well-fed. Most people know that head scratching is a possible sign of lice, but there other symptoms to look for, too. After all, an itchy head can…

March 29, 2019

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