Head Lice

It’s no secret that ridding your family of head lice can be stressful and time-consuming—a nightmare that some have called a “lice-mare.” Most do-it-yourself lice treatments require repeated applications, tedious comb-outs, and nitpicking, with no guarantee of success. If one nit is missed, the lice will return. Lice Clinics of America Philly offers an immediate,…

Does Chlorine Kill Lice? With another school year over, parents and children are excited to join in the summer fun! Parents, however, often begin to wonder more about how their child’s many summer activities can affect their risk for head lice. In fact, with the arrival of summer, we often come across many parents who…

If you’ve dealt with lice lately or are dealing with a head lice problem then I’m sure you’ve heard the term super lice. There seems to be a lot of confusion around these tiny creatures though and exactly what makes them super. Are they bigger than regular lice? Are super lice a totally different type…

Head lice is most easily spread through head to head contact, in fact over 90% of lice infestations result from direct contact. Keeping your hair up high and tight can be one of the best ways to prevent head lice. Head to head or hair to hair contact is the most common way lice is…

How To Avoid Head Lice At Summer Camp Spring is well under way and summer is fast approaching, with the end of the school year nearing summer camp plans are at the fore front. Finding the perfect summer camp for your child can help them gain confidence, build friendships, and establish independence. Camp can be…

Professional lice treatments can be expensive and are often thought to be the most expensive option for taking care of yours and your families head lice. Professional remedies can often be the cheaper and more effective option though compared to DIY, or home remedy, options. Home remedies also bring safety risks, chemical exposure, and a…

It’s been a long winter and the whole family is ready for a break from the everyday drain of work and school. Many families and individuals are about to embark on trips to various destinations on tropical vacations and to family destinations. This short break is meant for fun and sun, the last thing your…

Believe it or not, this is one of the most-searched questions on the internet pertaining to head lice.  It is NOT true that African Americans cannot get lice, but it is true that it isn’t as common. A study conducted in 1985 showed that roughly 10% of Caucasian children got lice while only 0.3% of…

Getting rid of head lice is never an easy thing to do, but after ridding it from your head it can be a challenge to know how to remove it from the rest of your home.  Following an infestation on even one family member cleaning around the house is important. Head lice can be tough…

The holidays have been stressful enough without adding in the headache of head lice. Families are busy enough in the New Year cleaning, shopping, and getting ready to go back to work and school. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the peak seasons for head lice outbreaks. After spending the holiday season traveling and hosting guests…