Lice Specialists Clarksville TN

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

Local Businesses

William S Blalock

(931) 906-9869
279 Clear Sky Ct – Suite B
Clarksville, TN 37043


The Creekmore Enhancement Center

(931)645-2794
226 Uffelman Drive
Clarksville, TN 37043


Creekmore, Harry S – Creek Moore Enhancement Ctr

(931) 645-2794
226 Uffelman Dr
Clarksville, TN 37040


Blalock, W Stanford – Plastic Surgery Of Clarksville

(931) 906-9860
329 Clear Sky Rd
Clarksville, TN 37040


George Kurita Jr

(931) 552-1352
1812 Haynes St
Clarksville, TN 37043


Tessier, Glendora – Creek Moore Enhancement Ctr

(931) 645-2794
226 Uffelman Dr
Clarksville, TN 37040


Pennington, Brent – Nashville Skin Cancer

(931) 552-8774
662 Sango Rd
Clarksville, TN 37043


George S Lee

(931) 552-3292
2285 Rudolphtown Road – Suite 200
Clarksville, TN 37043


Alpha Medical Associates

(931) 572-9074
1731 Memorial Dr
Clarksville, TN 37043


George Kurita

(931) 552-1352
1812 Haynes St
Clarksville, TN 37043


Plastic Surgery Of Clarksville

(931) 906-9860
279 Clear Sky Ct Ste B
Clarksville, TN 37040


Creek Moore Enhancement Center

(931) 645-2794
226 Uffelman Dr
Clarksville, TN 37043


Center For Pulmonary & Critical Care

(931) 542-2647
298 Clear Sky Ct
Clarksville, TN 37043


George Isao Kurita Jr

931-552-1352
1812 Haynes St
Clarksville, TN 37043


Calvert, Harold M – Calvert Ophthalmology Ctr

(931) 647-4900
290 Clear Sky Ct
Clarksville, TN 37040


Alday, Vicki – Calvert Ophthalmology Ctr

(931) 647-4900
290 Clear Sky Ct
Clarksville, TN 37040


Harry Creekmore

(931) 645-2794
226 Uffelman Drive
Clarksville, TN 37043


Bolar Randall J Facs Plc

(931) 552-0380
1731 Memorial Dr
Clarksville, TN 37043


Eden Day Spa & Salon

(931) 552-2313
150 Hillcrest Dr
Clarksville, TN 37043


Carrigan Mike

(931) 245-7000
2147 Wilma Rudolph Blvd
Clarksville, TN 37040


Lice Specialists FAQ in Clarksville, TN

Why does head lice keep coming back?

Head lice keep recurring when eggs are missed and left in the hair. Those missed eggs then hatch and you find head lice again. Removing all the eggs is key to stopping head lie recurring. The eggs are tiny and glued firmly onto the hair.

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.

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 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).

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.

How do you get rid of lice permanently in one day?

Dehydration: Applying hot air with a special machine operated by a professional can cause dehydration, possibly killing the eggs and lice. Household cleaning: Lice usually can’t live more than a day without feeding off a human scalp, and the eggs can’t survive if they aren’t incubated at the temperature in the scalp.

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.

Can Apple Cider remove lice?

While there are anecdotal reports that suggest apple cider vinegar as a remedy to kill lice and stop lice infestation, there is no scientific or clinical evidence that supports this claim.

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 do you get rid of lice permanently?

Benzyl alcohol (Ulesfia). This lotion kills active lice, not eggs. Ivermectin (Sklice). This lotion kills most head lice, even just-hatched lice, with just one use. Malathion (Ovide). This very strong lotion paralyzes and kills lice and some lice eggs. Spinosad (Natroba).

What time of year is lice 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.