Treatment For Lice Burlington MA

Find top doctors who perform Treatment For Lice in Burlington, MA. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Burlington, MA.

Local Businesses

Pandya Sonal

(781) 744-8553
41 Mall Rd
Burlington, MA 01803


Philip S Ellerin

(781) 272-7022
172 Cambridge St – Suite 204
Burlington, MA 01803


Brooke Seckel

781-744-2163
41 Mall Rd
Burlington, MA 01805


Viva Skin Care Center

(866) 573-9438
3 New England Executive Park, Ste 130
Burlington, MA 01803


Sonal N Pandya

(781) 744-5100
41 Mall Rd
Burlington, MA 01805


Brooke Rutledge Seckel

781-372-7073
41 Mall Rd
Burlington, MA 01805


Dr.Siobhan Mannion

(781) 744-8000
41 Mall Road
Burlington, MA 01805


James C Alex

(781) 744-8000
41 Mall Rd
Burlington, MA 01805


E Laurie Tolman

781-744-8444
41 Burlington Mall Road,
Burlington, MA 01805


Layeh Institute Of Cosmetic

(781) 744-3033
41 Mall Rd
Burlington, MA 01803


Dr.Maisie Tam

(781) 744-8000
41 Mall Rd
Burlington, MA 01805


Phc Medical Weightcare

(781)270-0254
1 New England Executiv
Burlington, MA 01803


Christine A Di Edwardo

781-744-8583
6 West Plastic Surgery, 41 Mall Road,
Burlington, MA 01805


Jack Jaffe

781-270-0254
1 New England Executive Park
Burlington, MA 01803


Adam James Vernadakis

(781) 744-8582
41 Mall Rd – 6w Department Of Plastic Surgery
Burlington, MA 01805


David Bryan

(781) 744-8584
41 Mall Road
Burlington, MA 01805


Suzanne M Olbricht

781-744-8348
41 Mall Rd
Burlington, MA 01805


Siobhan Mara Mannion

781-744-1750
41 Mall Rd
Burlington, MA 01805


Maisie Tam

(781) 744-8000
41 Mall Rd
Burlington, MA 01805


Philip Sanford Ellerin

781-272-7022
172 Cambridge St
Burlington, MA 01803


Treatment For Lice FAQ in Burlington, MA

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 none of that is necessary.

Can you get rid of lice in 3 days?

Or you can put them in a tightly-sealed plastic bag for 3 days (Picture 1). Any nits or lice on these things will die in 2 days. Check the hair and scalp of all family members every 2 to 3 days by combing the hair until no live lice are found for 10 days.

Should I worry about head lice?

Head lice are a common problem, especially for kids. They spread easily from person to person, and sometimes are tough to get rid of. Their bites can make a child’s scalp itchy and irritated, and scratching can lead to infection. Head lice are annoying, but they’re not dangerous and they don’t spread disease.

How do I know if I have lice?

Common signs and symptoms of lice include: Intense itching on the scalp, body or in the genital area. A tickling feeling from movement of hair. The presence of lice on your scalp, body, clothing, or pubic or other body hair.

Can lice get into mattresses?

The short answer is, they can’t. Lice really cannot live apart from a food source for more than 24 to 48 hours and, unlike fleas and bedbugs, they don’t like to live separately from their host, returning only to feast. Lice require close proximity to their host.

How many lice are usually found on a head?

Typically, 10–15 head lice are found. The number of lice often depends on personal hygiene, for example, how often the person bathes, shampoos, or changes and washes his/her clothing.

Will lice go away on its own?

Head lice survive less than one or two days if they fall off the scalp and cannot feed. Head lice eggs (nits) cannot hatch and usually die within a week if they do not remain under ideal conditions of heat and humidity similar to those found close to the human scalp.

Does heat make lice worse?

Lice and nits can’t survive the high heat. It’s true that lice and nits can’t survive temperatures above 113°F (45°C). This makes them susceptible to any heat source, such as a hairdryer or the plates of a hair straightener.

Do lice like cold water?

CAN COLD WATER KILL LICE? Cold water does not kill head lice. If dumped on the head, the lice will only cozy up closer to the scalp, hanging on tightly with its legs. If a louse somehow makes it into cold water, it may slow down some, but will die as a result of being removed from its home.

What are 4 symptoms of head lice?

Intense itching on the scalp, body or in the genital area. A tickling feeling from movement of hair. The presence of lice on your scalp, body, clothing, or pubic or other body hair. Lice eggs (nits) on hair shafts. Sores on the scalp, neck and shoulders.

Can lice damage your head?

Head lice can’t spread disease, but they can make your scalp itchy. Frequent itching could break the skin on your scalp, which could lead to infections.