Lice Specialists Kingston PA

Find Lice Specialists in Kingston, PA. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Kingston, PA.

Local Businesses

Ent Surgical Group

(570) 714-3434
423 3Rd Ave Ste C
Kingston, PA 18704


Kevin Michel Crouse

(570) 714-8614
250 Pierce St – Suite 217
Kingston, PA 18704


Ronald Eugene Bost

(570) 287-1122
440 Pierce St
Kingston, PA 18704


Bost, Ronald

570-287-1122
440 Pierce St
Kingston, PA 18704


Kevin Michel Crouse

570-714-8614
250 Pierce St Ste 217
Kingston, PA 18704


Gerald Levandoski Jr.

(570) 288-1600
1516 Wyoming Avenue
Kingston, PA 18704


Fredric Steven Brown

570-287-1122
440 Pierce St
Kingston, PA 18704


Gerald Levandoski Jr

(570) 288-1600
1516 Wyoming Avenue
Kingston, PA 18704


Bost Ronald E

(570) 287-1122
440 Pierce St
Kingston, PA 18704


Laser & Cosmetic Surgeons Inc

(570) 288-1600
1516 Wyoming Ave
Kingston, PA 18704


Northeast Eye Specialist

(570) 288-1974
423 3Rd Ave Ste E
Kingston, PA 18704


Donald Lieberman

400 3Rd Ave
Kingston, PA 18704


Gerald J Levandoski

(570) 288-1600
1516 Wyoming Ave
Kingston, PA 18704


Fredric S Brown

(570) 287-1122
440 Pierce St
Kingston, PA 18704


Gerald J Levandoski

570-288-1600
1516 Wyoming Ave
Kingston, PA 18704


Brown, Fredric

570-287-6594
440 Pierce St
Kingston, PA 18704


Ronald Eugene Bost

570-287-1122
440 Pierce St
Kingston, PA 18704


Lice Specialists FAQ in Kingston, PA

Can lice survive hair dye?

Hair dye may kill lice as it contains chemicals such as ammonia and hydrogen peroxide, which lice may be sensitive to. However, it is not likely that hair dye can kill nits, which will return as lice once hatched.

What does a dermatologist do for lice?

Your dermatologist may prescribe a medicated shampoo to kill head lice. This product may come with a special comb to run through the hair for removing nits.

Can lice spread in bed?

Can head lice and nits live on pillows or sheets? Lice and nits can live on pillows and sheets. Lice glue their eggs to the hair strands of their host. However, if a piece of hair with an egg falls out while the lice host is sleeping, an egg could end up on pillows or sheets.

Can lice be permanent?

The life cycle of the louse starts with a female laying her eggs, which are known as nits. Nits are minuscule, smaller than the head of a pin. They’re hardy too, attaching on the hair shaft close to the scalp with a glue-like adhesive. This is what makes it so tough to get rid of head lice permanently.

Can bleach get rid of lice?

Hair dye and bleach haven’t been scientifically proven to kill lice. However, anecdotal evidence indicates that they may be effective. They’re not, however, able to kill lice eggs, known as nits. Other lice removal treatments will most likely be more effective.

Do you have to throw away pillows if you have lice?

Myth About Head Lice Many parents arrive at our treatment center ready to throw out all their sheets, blankets, mattress, couch, and any piece of furniture that their child has touched in the last 24 hours. Lice Lifters is happy to tell you that of that is necessary.

What repels lice naturally?

Coconut, tea tree oil, lavender, eucalyptus, rosemary, lemon grass, and peppermint are scents popularly believed to repel lice. Using any coconut scented shampoo and conditioner is an easy way to increase your defense. At 1% concentration, tea tree oil killed 100% of head lice after 30 minutes.

How do you wear your hair when you have lice?

The common braid, a French braid, a fish tail braid, or a crown braid are all excellent hair styles to keep your hair up and out of the way of others. Any braid type that keeps your hair pulled back and contained is perfect for helping to prevent your contact with head lice.

Are lice more active at night?

Head lice are most active at night. Itching is the first and most common symptom but may not appear for weeks after contracting lice. The itching is caused by an allergic reaction to the bug bites which can cause sores or raw skin on the scalp.

Can you have lice for years and not know it?

Many people with head lice have no symptoms at all. It’s impossible to diagnose head lice based on symptoms alone since the only symptom that matters is the presence of lice. However, experiencing the following symptoms suggests it is time to check the scalp: frequent unexplained itching of the head or scalp.

What time of year is head lice most common?

The peak season for lice infestation is August through October and again in January. Head lice are tiny parasitic insects that feed on human blood. Lice come in three forms: nits (eggs), nymphs (baby lice), and adults. Nits are white or yellowish-brown and about the size of a poppy seed.