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Do Head Lice Spread Disease to Humans?

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education

One of the biggest misconceptions about head lice is that they can transmit disease to humans. But you will be happy to know that this is NOT true – at least for lice that live on the head. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that head lice are…

May 27, 2021

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Do Lice Eggs Die After Treatment?

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

Treatment for head lice is recommended for anyone diagnosed with an active infestation. All people in the home should be checked for lice, but only those with evidence of an infestation require treatment. But what happens if lice keep coming back or you’re still seeing signs of activity after treatment?…

May 17, 2021

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How to Tell Your Friends That Your Child Has Head Lice

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

Head lice are extremely common. Between 6 and 12 million people, mostly children, get them every year. But this doesn’t stop the misinformation from spreading. Even with the internet, many people still believe these pests only happen to ‘dirty’ people. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Unfortunately, the misinformation…

April 30, 2021

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Our Best Tips for Getting Through a Bout of Head Lice

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

Need to get rid of head lice? When you have the right tools on hand, you can eliminate lice from your household and send your kids back to school the next day! My Hair Helpers head lice salon treats customers young and old for lice. You can also purchase our…

April 27, 2021

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What Happens if You Have Head Lice for Too Long?

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

Head lice are tiny parasites that live in your hair and feed off the blood from your scalp. They are not harmful and they do not spread disease, but they are still a nuisance. Most people develop symptoms around four to six weeks after the infestation. By this point, the…

March 2, 2021

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Can Head Lice Make Your Hair Fall Out?

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

Head lice are types of parasites that need human blood to survive. They typically stay close to the scalp, behind the ears and on the nape of the neck. Sometimes they can be found in the eyelashes and eyebrows. Female lice can lay six to eight eggs daily on the…

February 15, 2021

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Best Ways to Lower Your Odds for Getting Lice

By valLice, Lice Prevention

Head lice are a common problem for kids across the globe. It’s estimated that 6-12 million kids get lice every year, and despite the myths, these parasites do not pick and choose their victims. Lice must feed off human blood so they do not assess each child for their cleanliness…

January 26, 2021

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To Tell or Not to Tell: Should You Let Others Know You Have Lice?

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

When you receive confirmation that your child has lice, one of your first questions is probably, “Should I tell anyone?” Head lice still carry a stigma, and this stigma is what makes people secretive about them. They don’t want to be viewed as dirty or unkempt. However, not telling others…

January 13, 2021

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5 Places Where Your Child Can Pick Up Head Lice

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

Head lice are not uncommon, but that still doesn’t make them fun to deal with. These annoying pests primarily live on the human scalp, causing 6-11 million infestations every year in children. Fortunately, lice aren’t too durable. They can’t jump, run or fly and they can only live off a…

December 29, 2020

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