Lice Specialists Charleston SC

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

Local Businesses

Gene Burges

(843) 766-9868
811 Saint Andrews Blvd Ste C
Charleston, SC 29407


Peninsula Ent & Plastic Surgery

(843) 958-8877
125 Doughty St Ste 590
Charleston, SC 29403


Vein Center Of Charlotte

(888) 834-6287

Charleston, SC 29406


Dr.Daniel B. Ward

(843) 792-1414
171 Ashley Avenue #309
Charleston, SC 29403


William Tate

(843) 577-4686
198 Rutledge Ave Ste 5
Charleston, SC 29403


John Maize

(843) 792-5858
96 Jonathan Lucas St, Po Box 250168
Charleston, SC 29425


Rosen, Marianne

843-723-6529
776 Daniel Ellis Dr Ste 1A
Charleston, SC 29412


Michael Forrester Warren

843-762-4752
349 Folly Rd
Charleston, SC 29412


Dana Heikes

(843) 722-5904
247 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401


Scott Hartshorn

340-693-7444
7 Windsor Dr
Charleston, SC 29407


Heikes Dana L Facs

1-843-722-5904
247 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401


William Joel Cook

(843) 792-1414
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425


De Vito, Peter C – De Vito Peter C

(843) 571-2350
1050 Saint Andrews Blvd
Charleston, SC 29492


Schlesinger, Todd E – Dermatology Laser Center

(843) 556-8886
2093 Henry Tecklenburg Dr, #300
Charleston, SC 29414


Seunjun O

426 Csb 96 Jonathan Lucas Street
Charleston, SC 29425


Dennis Michael Hull

(843) 797-3960
9295 Medical Plaza Dr – Suite B
Charleston, SC 29406


James Simpson

(843) 769-2100
48 Folly Road Blvd
Charleston, SC 29407


Bruce Thiers

(843) 792-5858
Po Box 250618
Charleston, SC 29425


Musc Access Patients , Appointments And Scheduling Return Patients , Surgical Services

1-843-266-6001
650 Ellis Oak Drive
Charleston, SC 29412


Peterseim Millicent

1-843-792-8100
167 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403


Lice Specialists FAQ in Charleston, SC

What does hydrogen peroxide do to lice?

The recommended treatment is a concentration of 1500 ppm hydrogen peroxide for 20 min, and this has been reported to remove from 85 to 100% of the mobile stages of sea lice (Thomassen, 1993) (defined as preadult and adults (Schram, 1993)).

Can lice dig into your skull?

Head lice are very common. They are small (adult lice are the size of a sesame seed) grey-brown insects. They cannot fly or jump; neither can they burrow into the scalp.

Where do lice hide the most?

Body lice generally are found on clothing and bedding used by infested people. Sometimes body lice are be seen on the body when they feed. Body lice eggs usually are seen in the seams of clothing or on bedding. Occasionally eggs are attached to body hair.

Why can’t you use conditioner after lice treatment?

Do not use a conditioner. It can keep the lice medicine from working. Rinse well with warm water and towel dry. Do not use the towel again until it has been laundered.

Why can’t I get rid of lice?

The head lice may have become resistant to the treatment. If the treatment used does not kill the head lice, your health care provider and pharmacist can help you be sure the treatment was used correctly and may recommend a completely different product if they think the head lice are resistant to the first treatment.

How do you permanently remove lice and eggs from hair?

Spinosad (Natroba). Spinosad is approved for adults and children age 6 months and older. It can be applied to dry hair and rinsed with warm water after 10 minutes. It kills lice and nits and usually doesn’t need repeated treatment.

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.

Do lice go into ears?

You can find head lice on the scalp, neck, and ears.

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.

What happens if you have lice for years?

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.

How long is the lifespan of head lice?

Adult lice can live up to 30 days on a person’s head. To live, adult lice need to feed on blood several times daily. Without blood meals, the louse will die within 1 to 2 days off the host.

How do you tell how long you’ve had lice?

Infestation timeline So if you look on the scalp and see no visible adult lice and several small nits, it’s likely that you’ve caught lice in the earlier stages and had them for less than 2 weeks. Nits and nymphs: 1.5 to 2 weeks. If you see nits and small, moving lice, you’ve likely had lice for 1.5 to 2 weeks.