Lice Specialists Charleston WV

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

Local Businesses

Charleston Endorcrinology Associates

1-304-346-5363
415 Morris Street Suite 300
Charleston, WV 25301


Total Body Image Health Center

(304) 926-1001
4522 Maccorkle Ave Se
Charleston, WV 25304


Charleston Area Plastic-Surg

(304) 343-1717
830 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 403
Charleston, WV 25302


Ted Jackson

(304) 342-1113
415 Morris Street Suite 200
Charleston, WV 25301


Dr.Nolan Parsons

(304) 344-2721
331 Laidley St # 403
Charleston, WV 25301


Stewart, William A – Charleston Area Plastic

(304) 925-8949
4415 Maccorkle Ave Se
Charleston, WV 25324


Allen Leonard F Iv

1-304-388-3290
415 Morris Street
Charleston, WV 25301


Trupo Frank J

(304) 346-4444
331 Laidley St Ste 510
Charleston, WV 25301


Lee, Hans – Hans Lee Inc

(304) 342-1113
415 Morris St # 202
Charleston, WV 25324


Richard Allen Hawkins

(304) 925-5400
5003A Venable Ave
Charleston, WV 25304


Robert E Pollard

(304) 343-4371
1306 Kanawha Blvd E
Charleston, WV 25301


Pulido Jr, Fred T – Pulido Jr Fred T

(304) 345-5466
1213 Virginia St E # 3
Charleston, WV 25324


Harris William L

1-304-346-5363
3100 Maccorkle Avenue Southeast Suite 307
Charleston, WV 25304


Fred Pulido

304-345-5466
1213 Virginia St E 3Rd Fl
Charleston, WV 25301


Dr.Stephen Milroy

(304) 345-0280
3100 Maccorkle Ave Se # 809
Charleston, WV 25304


Kimberly Ann Rossi

304-342-3360
3100 Maccorkle Ave Se
Charleston, WV 25304


Crigger & Assoc Enterprise Pllc

(304) 767-7980
4607 Maccorkle Ave Sw Ste 406
Charleston, WV 25309


Center For Dermatology And Skin Care Incorporated

(304) 766-9136
607 Chestnut St
Charleston, WV 25309


Portillo, Augusto – Charleston Area Plastic-Surg

(304) 343-1717
830 Pennsylvania Ave # 403
Charleston, WV 25324


George E Lovegrove

(304) 252-7800
4415 Maccorkle Ave Se
Charleston, WV 25304


Lice Specialists FAQ in Charleston, WV

How long can lice live on a hairbrush?

Adult lice can’t live longer than 24 hours or so on nonhuman surfaces like carpets, hardwood floors, clothing, furniture, sports helmets, headphones, or hair accessories. However, if you have identified lice in your home, isolate and wash those items and areas within at least 72 hours.

Can lice survive the washing machine?

Either washing done with a water temperature of at least 50 degrees C or drying is necessary to kill head lice and nits.

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.

How do you stop nits from hatching?

The only way to prevent them from hatching would be to remove them with a good metal nit comb, or your fingernails. Nits are laid by the mother and attached with a glue she formulates, to sit on the hair shaft in the perfect spot to incubate and hatch.

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.

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.

Is it better to comb lice out of wet or dry hair?

Make sure hair stays wet with conditioner during combing. Metal or plastic nit combs are available at your local pharmacy. If the comb tugs the hair, use a wide toothed comb first and more conditioner, then try the nit comb again.

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.

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.

What attracts lice to your head?

Lice are attracted to the blood they get through your scalp – short, long, clean or dirty.