Lice Specialists Chattanooga TN

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

Local Businesses

Black, Julia – Hayes Hand Ctr

(423) 756-1300
4700 Battlefield Pkwy
Chattanooga, TN 37401


Specialists In Plastic Surgery P C

(423)778-7448
979 East 3Rd Street
Chattanooga, TN 37403


Jeanne A Scanland

423-698-5787
725 Glenwood Dr Ste 680-East
Chattanooga, TN 37404


Skin Balm Inc

(423) 296-1655
5436 Winniespan Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37416


Chattanooga Skin & Cancer Clnc

(423) 899-2700
6141 Shallowford Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421


Natural Body

(423) 266-6288
300 Broad St
Chattanooga, TN 37402


Chase, Christopher – Chase Christopher

(423) 643-2839
1450 E 3Rd St
Chattanooga, TN 37401


Specialist In Plastic Surgery

(423) 778-7448
979 E 3Rd St # A-0445
Chattanooga, TN 37403


Donald Davis Gold

772-234-7061
100 Moccasin Bend Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37405


Harvey, Hathaway K – Harvey Hathaway K

(423) 267-6738
1755 Gunbarrel Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37401


Memorial Health Partner Laser And Skin Care Center

(423) 495-2630
725 Glenwood Dr – Ste E790
Chattanooga, TN 37404


Clay Pickard

(423) 624-5235
Po Box 3589
Chattanooga, TN 37404


Eyessen, James – Associates & Plastic Surgery

(423) 624-0021
2337 Mccallie Ave # 303
Chattanooga, TN 37401


Aesthetic Laser Medical Spa & Salon

(423) 954-1388
6925 Shallowford Rd – Ste 207
Chattanooga, TN 37421


Swinea, Sherri – Head Neck Specialties Pc

(423) 756-2773
1755 Gunbarrel Rd # 301
Chattanooga, TN 37401


Dr.James Kennedy

(423) 756-7134
979 E 3Rd St # C-920
Chattanooga, TN 37403


Labrador Jr, Daniel – Labrador Jr Daniel

(423) 855-2966
4935 Highway 58
Chattanooga, TN 37401


Bowers Patrick J Jr

1-423-622-0778
2339 Mccallie Avenue Suite 309
Chattanooga, TN 37404


Kennedy, J Woody – Hayes Hand Ctr

(423) 756-7134
979 E 3Rd St # C-920
Chattanooga, TN 37401


East Ridge Clinic

(423) 622-5165
4151 Ringgold Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37412


Lice Specialists FAQ in Chattanooga, TN

Should I tell people I have lice?

Children are vulnerable to acquiring head lice over and over again. Telling others that you are screening regularly may help raise the community standard by reminding others to do the same.

Are lice good for anything?

Parasites such as lice have a role in the conditioning of a ‘natural’ immune system and reducing the likelihood of immune dysfunctions, a study of mice from a Nottinghamshire forest indicates.

Does hairspray prevent lice?

Hairspray makes it harder for the louse to grab hold. The smell of hairspray and the use of solvents (sad but true) in them can also deter creepy crawlies from finding their way in. Not to mention that if you’re tying longer hair back, you’ve got a double whammy.

Why won’t my nits go away?

Because the active ingredients have remained the same all these years, new generations of head lice have become immune to them. Once lice become immune, the product no longer works. Scientists call this resistance.

How do salons prevent lice?

Ensure that all hair instruments (combs, razors, scissors) come from a container with a disinfectant solution inside. If they are pulled from a drawer, ask if they are new for the day. Hairdressers should wear protective garments like gloves and aprons. This is an easy way to promote cleanliness.

Can lice infest a mattress?

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.

What kind of Listerine kills lice?

We are pleased to hear that the amber Listerine worked so well to treat lice. We suspect it too works by suffocating them. The herbal oils in Listerine, such as eucalyptol, thymol, menthol and methyl salicylate, may also discourage lice.

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 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.

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.

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.

Can you suffocate lice nits?

Blow dry your child’s hair. It has to be thoroughly dry down to the scalp to suffocate the lice. Expect this to take 3 times longer than normal drying. The dried Cetaphil will smother the lice.