Posts Tagged ‘Lice Facts’
Why Shaving Your Head Won’t Get Rid of Head Lice
Lice are tiny insects that live on the scalp and lay eggs. They are a nuisance, but they are not dangerous. Many people believe that shaving their head will get rid of lice, but this is not true. Lice can survive without a host for up to 48 hours, so even if you have your…
Read MoreCan Head Lice Make You Sick?
Head lice are concern enough without having to worry about getting sick. Many have heard horror stories of those with head lice contracting infections and falling ill. The truth is head lice do not carry disease. Head lice cannot make you sick, but there is another way you can fall ill as a result of…
Read MoreDoes Peppermint Oil Kill or Prevent Lice?
In most homes where lice have dominated, people want to know what can kill or prevent the lice from infesting their area. Unfortunately, killing lice can be challenging despite employing chemical and mechanical technologies. However, Peppermint oil can be a great deal in preventing a lice infestation. Can Peppermint Oil Prevent Lice? Peppermint oil is…
Read MoreWhat to Know About Lice Eggs
What to Know About Lice Eggs? If you find yourself with head lice, it won’t be long before head lice eggs appear. Head lice eggs, or nits, are the beginning of the lice life cycle and hatch into young louse quickly. Knowing how to look for head lice eggs and how to get rid of…
Read MoreHALLOWEEN – COSTUMES, CANDY AND SUPER LICE!
Halloween time is upon us again! While most families are busy decorating their homes, buying candy and selecting costumes. Here at Lice Clinics Arizona we are getting ready for ghosts, goblins and Super Lice. Head Lice has been known to be one of parents’ scariest nightmares when it comes to their children. The itchy scalps…
Read MoreWHAT ARE NITS (LICE EGGS) AND WHAT DO THEY LOOK LIKE?
Head lice and nits are difficult to see for the untrained eye and even harder to remove. What are nits and why are they such a big deal? What Are Nits? Nits are lice eggs that are laid by the louse with a glue like substance that adheres them to the hair strands, making them…
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