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Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Head Lice Infestations

By valLice, Lice Symptoms & Detection

Head lice are a common problem, particularly among children in close-contact environments like schools and daycares. While the thought of lice may make you cringe, it’s important to know that they are 100% treatable. However, it’s best to identify head lice early on when the symptoms are easier to treat,…

May 12, 2023

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Lice Treatments for Kids with Sensitive Skin: Finding Effective and Gentle Solutions

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

Sensitive skin is not uncommon in children, especially babies and toddlers. Babies naturally have delicate skin that’s more sensitive to the bath and skin products you use on them, and this includes head lice treatment and prevention products. You’ll want to be especially careful with these products since they often…

May 3, 2023

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The Cost of Head Lice: Money Saving Strategies When You Have Lice

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

Head lice can be expensive to treat, especially if your child is prone to getting repeated infestations. Some children tend to get head lice more than others due to factors such as having long hair or attending school or daycare. Also, lice leave behind a scent that can make your…

April 28, 2023

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Top 5 Head Lice Products to Have at Home

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

Even though head lice carry a stigma, they are actually very common and have probably happened to many people you know! It’s estimated that between 6 and 12 million infestations occur each year, and they are most common among school-aged children. It’s just a myth that head lice like dirty…

April 18, 2023

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Swimming and Head Lice: Do Head Lice Spread in the Pool?

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings

One of the most popular activities during the summer is swimming! Gathering with friends and family, burning some calories and soaking in the sun are just what’s needed during the summer months. But what happens if your child has head lice – can they still go swimming? Or is this…

June 15, 2022

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Can Bald People Get Head Lice?

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

Can bald people get head lice? This is a common question that we hear from clients, and they’re often surprised by our response. Yes, it is possible for a bald person to get lice. However, they are extremely unlikely to have an infestation. Why is this the case? Head lice…

May 25, 2022

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Can You Get Head Lice from Staying at a Hotel?

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

Nearly 40 percent of Americans are planning to travel during spring break, up from the 29 percent that said they would be traveling in 2021. Many of these people will be staying at hotels or Airbnbs. But with staffing shortages and a pandemic, you might be wondering how clean these…

March 17, 2022

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Do Head Lice Bite? Can You Feel It When It Happens?

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education

Head lice can thrive anywhere, from your eyebrows to the nape of your neck. While it is possible to get head lice from an infected object, this is extremely rare. Most cases of head lice come from close contact with an infected person. Because lice can only live off a…

March 10, 2022

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Top 6 Recommendations for Schools Dealing with Head Lice

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

If you work in a school, you’re probably well aware of head lice and how quickly it can infect classrooms. While head lice are a nuisance, they are not dangerous and they do not transmit disease. Nevertheless, the last thing any school wants is having head lice outbreaks in every…

March 4, 2022

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