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According to the CDC, between 6 and 12 million children are infested with head lice in the United States each year.
Very often parents and relatives contract head lice from their children.
SOME INTERESTING INFORMATION
Transmission:
An infected individual can spread the lice infestation by close contact with an unsuspecting individual. Pets, pillows, caps, combs, or other items do not play any part in the transmission, primarily if any of these are used or touched after 24 hours.
Health Risks:
Apart from the constant itching and disgust factor, a head lice infestation has no serious health risks. Though if left untreated for long, constant itching can open wounds in the scalp and lead to other complications.
Treatments:
Most people use Permethrin as a lice removal treatment, but they are not affected against nits; therefore, it must be reapplied after nine days. Some rely on home remedies, but at Lice Consultants & Associates, we use a foolproof lice removal method to treat your lice infestation.
Our Heated Air Technology sucks the lice from your scalp, and the machine uses hot air to kill the collected nits and lice. The process is painless, quick, and hassle-free!
Learn more about our lice removal treatment here!
Common Misconception About Head Lice Infestation:
- They are caused by bad hygiene.
- They spread readily in some socioeconomic classes.
- Itching is caused by their crawling. (It’s caused by their saliva)
- Pets spread head lice.
Facts About Head Lice
- African-Americans are less prone to contracting head lice because of their hair texture.
- They cannot live without their host and will die in 24 hours.
- They like the dark.
If your child is scratching their head continuously, you might have a lice infestation on your hand. Call us not at (803) 868-4733 or book a consultation here!