Treatment For Lice Opelika AL

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

Local Businesses

Patton R Michael

1-334-745-6271
121 North 20Th Street
Opelika, AL 36801


Adair Stefan

1-334-745-6271
121 North 20Th Street
Opelika, AL 36801


John Alvin Stewart

(334) 749-5604
122 N 20Th St – Bldg 25
Opelika, AL 36801


Harper, Clay – Surgical Clinic Inc

(334) 745-6271
121 N 20Th St # 3A
Opelika, AL 36801


Robert Glenn Brown

334-745-6271
121 N 20Th St
Opelika, AL 36801


Brown, Robert G – Surgical Clinic Inc

(334) 745-6271
121 N 20Th St # 3B
Opelika, AL 36801


Lazenby Allen W

1-334-745-6271
121 North 20Th Street
Opelika, AL 36801


William Meadows

(334) 745-6271
121 N. 20Th Street Building 3
Opelika, AL 36801


Robert Brown

800-499-6769
121 North 20Th Street – Building 3
Opelika, AL 36801


Lock J Stephen

1-334-745-6271
121 North 20Th Street
Opelika, AL 36801


Adkins W Keith

1-334-745-6271
121 North 20Th Street
Opelika, AL 36801


Adkins, W Keith – Surgical Clinic Inc

(334) 745-6271
121 N 20Th St # 3A
Opelika, AL 36801


William M Meadows

(334) 745-6271
121 N 20Th St – Bldg 3
Opelika, AL 36801


Harper Clay

1-334-745-6271
121 North 20Th Street
Opelika, AL 36801


John Alvan Stewart Jr

334-749-5604
122 N 20Th St Bldg 25
Opelika, AL 36801


Vikram Zadoo

121 N. 20Th Street Suite 3
Opelika, AL 36801


Stewart, John

334-749-5604
122 N 20Th St Bldg 25
Opelika, AL 36801


William Maynor Meadows

334-745-6271
121 N 20Th St
Opelika, AL 36801


Surgical Clinic Inc

(334) 745-6271
121 N 20Th St Ste 3A
Opelika, AL 36801


John Stewart

(334) 749-5604
122 N 20Th St Ste 25
Opelika, AL 36801


Treatment For Lice FAQ in Opelika, AL

Who is more prone to lice?

Some studies suggest that girls get head lice more often than boys, probably due to more frequent head-to-head contact. In the United States, infestation with head lice is much less common among African-Americans than among persons of other races.

Should I throw away hair brushes after lice?

Take all hair brushes, combs, and accessories, label appropriately to avoid sharing, place in plastic bags, and set in a freezer for 48 hours. After that, wash thoroughly with hot, soapy water and allow to air dry. Clean any containers, holders, and drawers before putting items back to get a fresh, clean start!

What is the best treatment for lice?

Permethrin lotion 1% is approved by the FDA for the treatment of head lice. Permethrin is safe and effective when used as directed. Permethrin kills live lice but not unhatched eggs. Permethrin may continue to kill newly hatched lice for several days after treatment.

Why don’t adults get lice?

Adults are not immune to head lice. In fact, if you have any close contact with children or even parents of children you can be at risk of catching them if they have them. Lice transfer primarily through head to head contact, so you would have to get close to the other person.

What kills lice on hair brushes?

Items that can’t be washed in the washer can be dry–cleaned OR be placed in a sealed plastic bag for 2 weeks. Soak combs, brushes, hair barrettes/clips/ties in hot water (130°F) for 5-10 minutes. Vacuum the floor and furniture, where the person with lice sat or lay.

Are electric lice comb effective?

Technically yes, a lice comb can be a complete lice treatment on its own, but it depends entirely on the person using it. If hair is treated with a good electric head lice comb and perfect precision, every louse and nit could be combed out and the lice effectively treated.

What can I spray on furniture for lice?

Description. Nix out lice. From the #1 pediatrician-recommended lice removal brand*, Nix Lice & Bed Bug Killing Spray for Home will kill lice and bed bugs and is effective for up to 4 weeks. It’s easy to use – simply spray on affected areas such as bedding and furniture.

What is the best nit treatment?

Lice and nits can be removed by wet combing. You should try this method first. You can buy a special fine-toothed comb (detection comb) online or from pharmacies to remove head lice and nits.

How do you get rid of lice super fast?

Suffocate the Lice Soak your child’s head in olive oil or coconut oil. Cover with a shower cap for at least 2 hours (or preferably overnight). When ready, remove the shower cap, and separate the hair into small sections, then use a metal nit comb to carefully remove the lice and eggs. Rinse the hair well with shampoo.

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.