Head Lice
Can You Get Head Lice if You’re Bald?
No hair should mean no head lice right? Head lice are extremely small, only 2-3 mm. Lice lay their eggs at the base of the hair follicle as close to the scalp as possible. The adult lice spend their time hanging out feeding off the scalp. Without hair, you would think no head lice could…
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 MoreAre There Different Species of Head Lice?
There are three different species of lice that can be found on the human body. Head lice that can be found above the shoulders. Body lice that can be found on chest hair, armpits, and clothing. Lastly crab lice that can be found in the pubic area. This and the recurrence of head lice can…
Read MoreCan Your Pets Get Head Lice?
We’ve all been there, worrying about the rest of our household getting lice once one member has it. But what about our pets? Can they get head lice too? If head lice spread so easily from person to person what is to stop them from spreading to your beloved animals? That leaves the long-asked question:…
Read MoreWhy Get a Professional Head Lice Treatment?
Having head lice is no one’s idea of fun but getting rid of lice can be a worse job to tackle. One quick internet search will leave you further confused with all kinds of ideas on how to best treat head lice. Everyone has their own idea on the best DIY lice treatment. Store shelves…
Read MoreWhat are Nits and What do They Look Like?
Head lice are hard to see and even harder to deal with, but what do you do when someone starts to ask you about nits and getting rid of them? What even are nits and why are they such a big deal? What Are Nits? Nits are lice eggs and it’s important to get rid…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update
Due to Covid-19 all services are provided by appointment only. Office hours and treatments are limited due to implementing social distancing and additional safety protocols. Appointments will be scheduled to limit the number of people in our clinic. We will continue to work hard to accommodate each family and provide treatments as soon as possible.…
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