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How Likely are Adults to Need Lice Treatment?

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Head lice are most common among children because they tend to engage in more head-to-head contact. But adults can get lice from a person who is infected and require the need for lice treatment. A quick hug or selfie with a friend is enough to start a new infestation. Adults…

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How Likely are Siblings to Get Head Lice?

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Naturally, when you find out your child needs head lice removal, one of the first concerns is how to prevent the spread to siblings. Having one child with head lice is enough – you surely don’t want two or three or four of them! But how likely is it for…

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Back to School: Head Lice Treatment and Prevention

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Even though there isn’t a “season” for head lice treatment, we tend to see head lice cases increase significantly in the fall, mainly because kids are returning to school. However, this year looks different due to COVID. Many schools are closed in our state, but childcare programs are allowed to…

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5 of the Worst Ways to Treat Head Lice

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Home remedies are often a first thought when a child comes home with head lice. Unfortunately, they are rarely effective. Gratefully, you don’t have to rely on these products to kill lice. However, you do need more than the things found in your pantry to combat these stubborn parasites.  Below…

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How Do I Know if My Child Has Super Lice?

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Super lice, or drug-resistant lice, have genetically mutated to become resistant to the active ingredients in many traditional head lice treatments. These lice do not look any different than regular lice, so you won’t know you are dealing with them until the treatments fail.  Even though you might be hearing…

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5 Common Mistakes with Head Lice Treatments

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It’s easy to make mistakes with head lice. Why? The main reason is because there is a lot of misinformation out there about identifying, treating and preventing head lice. In this post, we’re going to cover five common mistakes that people make when dealing with head lice. After reading this,…

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Are You Still Contagious After Lice Treatment?

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Head lice are a common problem among kids. Even though they don’t transmit disease, they are still very contagious and tough to get rid of. The bites can also make a child’s scalp itchy and irritated, which can interfere with their sleep or concentration at school.  If you’ve recently learned…

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