Lice Specialists Columbus MS

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

Local Businesses

Myers Robert P

(662) 327-8767
2200 5Th St N
Columbus, MS 39705


Westmoreland Dermatology Surgery Center

(662) 243-2435
2110 5Th St N
Columbus, MS 39705


Westmoreland Dermatology Center

(662) 243-2435
2110 5Th St N
Columbus, MS 39705


Dr.Bethany Hairston

(662) 243-2435
Suite 304, 255 Baptist Boulevard
Columbus, MS 39705


Westmoreland, Terry

662-328-7037
2110 5Th St N
Columbus, MS 39705


Terry Alan Westmoreland

662-243-2435
Po Box 8695
Columbus, MS 39705


Mc Dade, Rhonda – Otolaryngology Assoc

(662) 327-4432
2430 5Th St N
Columbus, MS 39701


Hairston, Bethany

662-328-7037
255 Baptist Blvd Ste 304
Columbus, MS 39705


Sharp, Misty

479-754-1099
2110 5Th St N
Columbus, MS 39705


Westmoreland Dermatology & Surgery Center

(662) 243-2435
2110 5Th Street North
Columbus, MS 39705


Terry Westmoreland

(662) 243-2435
2110 5Th St N
Columbus, MS 39705


Cosby, Walter N – Otolaryngology Assoc

(662) 327-4432
2430 5Th St N
Columbus, MS 39701


John E Griffin

662-327-2100
300 Hospital Dr
Columbus, MS 39705


Robert P Myers

(662) 327-8767
2200 5Th St N
Columbus, MS 39705


Southeastern Plastic Surgery

(662) 327-9788
255 Baptist Blvd
Columbus, MS 39705


Dr.Terry Westmoreland

(662) 243-2435
2110 5Th Street North
Columbus, MS 39705


Boggess, Joseph S – Otolaryngology Assoc

(662) 327-4432
2430 5Th St N
Columbus, MS 39701


John Frazier

(662) 328-6111
921 Main St
Columbus, MS 39701


Bethany Hairston

(662) 243-2435
2110 5Th St N
Columbus, MS 39705


Same Day Std Testing

(662) 352-2001
306 Hospital Dr
Columbus, MS 39701


Lice Specialists FAQ in Columbus, MS

Is it possible to only have 1 lice?

Children can have a few nits without actually having a case of head lice. Usually children have no more than 10 to 20 live lice. Good lighting is important when you are checking. Head lice move fast and are hard to see.

Will my lice ever go away?

You Have to Treat Them Head lice will not go away on their own. If you think your child has an infestation, there are several steps you should take right away. Call your doctor to confirm the diagnosis. Notify your child’s day care or school so other students can be checked.

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.

What happens if lice gets left untreated?

Untreated head lice may degrade the scalp and affects it health and that of the hair. If the follicles become blocked, then hair loss may occur. It is hard to have well-conditioned hair if it is covered in head lice eggs, lice and bacteria.

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 kills lice on bedding?

Machine Wash and Bedding and Clothing. Use hot water (130°F) cycle paired with a high heat drying cycle. This process will dehydrate and kill any potential surviving lice and lice eggs.

Can you have lice for years and not know it?

Many people with head lice have no symptoms at all. It’s impossible to diagnose head lice based on symptoms alone since the only symptom that matters is the presence of lice. However, experiencing the following symptoms suggests it is time to check the scalp: frequent unexplained itching of the head or scalp.

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.

Are lice more active at night?

Head lice are most active at night. Itching is the first and most common symptom but may not appear for weeks after contracting lice. The itching is caused by an allergic reaction to the bug bites which can cause sores or raw skin on the scalp.

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.

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.

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.

Should I stay home if I have lice?

Head Lice Information for Schools. Students diagnosed with live head lice do not need to be sent home early from school; they can go home at the end of the day, be treated, and return to class after appropriate treatment has begun. Nits may persist after treatment, but successful treatment should kill crawling lice.