Lice Specialists Carlsbad CA

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

Local Businesses

The Spa At Carlsbad

(760) 692-0254
6120 Paseo Del Norte – Ste H-1
Carlsbad, CA 92009


Geraldine Kurz

Po Box 131240
Carlsbad, CA 92013


Center For Advanced Laser Aesthetics

(760) 436-6333
3257 Camino De Los Coches, Ste 305
Carlsbad, CA 92009


Feel Beautiful Plastic Surgery

(760) 729-8016
220 W. Orangeburg Avenue
Carlsbad, CA 92008


La Bella Full Service Salon

(760) 720-0835
2808 Roosevelt St – Ste 101
Carlsbad, CA 92008


Centre For Advanced Laser Aesthetics

760-436-6333
3257 Camino De Los Coches, Suite 305
Carlsbad, CA 92009


Quality Care Medical Center

(760) 730-9992
2804 Roosevelt St
Carlsbad, CA 92008


Steve Laverson

858-487-9560
2907 Carlsbad Blvd
Carlsbad, CA 92008


Brian Reagan

(858) 362-9076
1313 L St
Carlsbad, CA 92009


Michel Petite Spa & Skin Care Gallery

(760) 730-1772
2815 Roosevelt St
Carlsbad, CA 92008


Steve Laverson

(760) 729-8016
2907 Carlsbad Boulevard
Carlsbad, CA 92008


Bartolome Theresa

(760) 827-7220
2176 Salk Ave
Carlsbad, CA 92008


Skyn Deep

(760) 720-7596
2880 Pio Pico Dr
Carlsbad, CA 92008


East Of Bali Salon & Spa

(760) 943-8400
1905 Calle Barcelona
Carlsbad, CA 92009


Carlsbad Restylane, Botox And Skin Rejuvenation

(760) 436-6333
3257 Camino De Los Coches, Ste 305
Carlsbad, CA 92009


Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance

(760) 635-1625
1905 Calle Barcelona – Ste 110
Carlsbad, CA 92009


Access Medical Center

(760) 729-2351
2626 El Camino Real – Ste B
Carlsbad, CA 92008


Bella D’Ora Spa A Beauty & Wellness Sanctuary

(760) 438-7989
2386 Faraday Ave – Ste 125
Carlsbad, CA 92009


Steve Laverson

1729 Tully Rd Ste 10
Carlsbad, CA 92008


Serenity Skin & Body Care

(760) 730-7546
2633 State St
Carlsbad, CA 92008


Lice Specialists FAQ in Carlsbad, CA

How long can lice live in your house?

The risk of getting infested by a louse that has fallen onto a carpet or furniture is very small. Head lice survive less than 1–2 days if they fall off a person and cannot feed; nits cannot hatch and usually die within a week if they are not kept at the same temperature as that found close to the scalp.

Can lice survive a hair dryer?

There are recent studies that show that treatment of lice with heat can be quite effective in killing head lice. Products such as Lousebuster are very effective but even a home hairdryer can successfully treat lice.

Is rubbing alcohol good for lice?

However, rubbing alcohol is not an FDA-approved treatment for head lice. Nor has it been proven to have any effect on head lice. One of the most common uses of rubbing alcohol is as a disinfectant. It’s often used in the medical field to sterilize surgical tools, and clean skin before injections or blood draws.

Does shaving get rid of lice?

Shaving Will Not Get Rid of Lice. The reason shaving will not work is because lice live on the base of the hair, and on the scalp. The nits are laid right at the base of the hair oftentimes against the scalp. Shaving will not get close enough to make an impact on the lice and nits.

What happens if lice infestation goes untreated?

If you’re infested with body lice for a long time, you may experience skin changes such as thickening and discoloration — particularly around your waist, groin or upper thighs. Spread of disease. Body lice can carry and spread some bacterial diseases, such as typhus, relapsing fever or trench fever.

Should I go to work if I have lice?

If you have live lice in your hair, then that’s easy to transmit to others. If you don’t and you just have the nits or the eggs, it’s okay to be around others. So it’s not going to pass on. You can go back to school, you can go back to work.

Can hairdressers help with lice?

Professional technicians are mobile and skilled at removing even the tiniest of eggs, eliminating a case of head lice in just one appointment. This ensures you can walk into your appointment with full confidence. In fact, unless you tell them, your cosmetologist will not even know you ever had a case of head lice.

Do lice go on pubic hair?

Pubic lice usually are found in the genital area on pubic hair; but they may occasionally be found on other coarse body hair, such as hair on the legs, armpits, mustache, beard, eyebrows, or eyelashes. Pubic lice on the eyebrows or eyelashes of children may be a sign of sexual exposure or abuse.

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.

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.

How long can lice stay dormant?

Off the host, adult head lice can live about two to four days at 74 degrees Fahrenheit (F) and one to two days at 86 degrees. Nits will remain alive off the host for up to 10 days; they will not hatch at or below room temperature (68 degrees F).

Do lice like dyed hair?

Lice don’t care if hair has been colored. As long as a louse can grab on to a hair strand, it can make its way to the head where its food supply (blood) is. Myth #6: Lice like dirty hair. Head lice actually prefer clean hair since it is easier for the female to attach her eggs.