Top 10 Ways NOT to Get Rid of Lice: Hilarious Myths and Misconceptions

Lice infestations are no laughing matter, but sometimes the methods people come up with to get rid of these pesky critters are downright hilarious. Here’s a list of the top 10 most ridiculous and ineffective lice removal methods we’ve heard of, sprinkled with a bit of humor and the correct information on how to truly…

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Post Holiday Head Lice Increase

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Post Holiday Head Lice Increase The time from Thanksgiving to New Years is a busy time filled with shopping, gatherings, and more. After the holidays, everything else seems to begin catching up to us. This included illness and of course head lice. All of the holiday gatherings can be the perfect place for colds and…

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Can I go Swimming after Lice Treatment?

Can I go Swimming after Lice Treatment

After a lice infestation, people are eager to get back to their normal lives and favorite activities. In the summer heat, one of the most commonly asked questions we see is: “Can I go swimming after a lice treatment?” After endless irritation and itching it can be tempting to dip your hair under the water…

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Back to School, Back to Head Lice?

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While the exact logistics of students returning to school this upcoming year may look different, it can be certain that our pesky head lice friends will be waiting when they do. Schools are heaven for head lice with the large number of hosts and occasional close contact in hallways, playgrounds, and buses. While social distancing…

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3 Common Myths About Head Lice Treatments

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Lice may be tiny, but they are mighty and with that comes some pretty mighty myths surrounding them. For years, myths about lice have circulated. Like the idea head lice jump from head to head, when in fact lice cannot jump, instead they crawl. Or the myth that lice only like dirty hair, when lice…

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