If you have an infestation of head lice in your household, it can feel impossible to get rid of it. Most “natural” home remedies, prescription treatments, and over-the-counter products are ineffective and will simply prolong your frustration. In order to learn how lice spread and how to get rid of them, you’ll need to understand […]
When a child has head lice, many parents go into panic mode and will do almost anything to get rid of the lice as quickly as possible. After grabbing the first lice treatment they see at the drugstore, they race home to put a stop to the head lice infesting their child. Sadly, weeks later […]
It took a biologist researching the evolution of parasites to discover that head lice can be completely eradicated with desiccation, or “drying them out.” Dr. Dale Clayton, a biology professor at the University of Utah, found that lice on birds in more arid climates had a harder time surviving than those on birds in more […]
From the staff at Lice Clinics of America – Houston Hollywood is full of glitz and glam. Not all of the scenes in your favorite movie are accurate though. This is especially true when it comes to scenes about head lice. Many media perpetuate folklore especially when it comes to home treatment remedies to […]
When you have lice, what is your first panicked thought? Do you run to Google? Ask a friend? Or do you call one of your own parents to ask how they handled it when you were a kid? Due to the taboo nature of a lice infestation, more often than not, people turn to the […]
Traditionally, there have been three options when it comes to head lice treatment: drugstore DIY lice products, nit-picking, or home remedies recommended by other parents. There are challenges with all three of these lice treatments. Many drugstore head lice products contain pyrethroids to kill lice. Head lice have developed a resistance to this pesticide. Also, pyrethroids have […]
Ahhh… Valentine’s Day! It’s still cuddle season, and with cuddles comes the possibility of spreading head lice. This is because the most common way head lice are spread is through head-to-head contact. How do we prevent head lice? Here at Lice Clinics of America – Cypress, we’ve got some tips and tricks for you. “When […]
The Holidays are a wonderful time of year, the joy in the air and festive gatherings bring people together. It’s the perfect time to gather friends and families from far and near. In the midst of catching up and filling plates though, it is best to remember head lice can be lurking about. Nearly all […]
“Day in and day out, here at Lice Clinics of America – Houston, we have clients come into clinic who have tried home remedies that simply do not work,” says Jen Mortensen, owner of Lice Clinics of America – Houston, which services Houston, Cypress, Pearland, Kingwood, Beaumont, Klein, CyFair, & Spring ISD’s. “Traditional over the […]
Winter break is a peak time for head lice, according to Jen Mortensen, owner of Lice Clinics of America – Cypress. Data reported by Lice Clinics of America shows that lice activity is 20 percent higher in January vs. December. It is likely that the late December holiday festivities are the reason. Families gather, kids are home from […]
