Lice Specialists Des Moines IA

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

Local Businesses

Lin, Ian – Des Moines Orthopedic Surgeons

(515) 263-9696
1301 Pennsylvania Ave, #213
Des Moines, IA 50316


Bergman Cosmetic Surgery

1-515-222-1111

Des Moines, IA 50307


Porto, Dennis P – Porto Dennis P

(206) 682-6103
6000 University Ave # 230
Des Moines, IA 50936


Radiant Complexions Clinic

(515) 287-5757
316 Vincent St
Des Moines, IA 50320


Carithers, Jeffrey S – Carithers & Koch Facial Plstc

(206) 467-1000
535 40Th St # 12
Des Moines, IA 50936


Bergman Cosmetic Surgery

(515)222-1111
135 S Gibson St
Des Moines, IA 50312


The Spa At The Firehouse

(515) 277-4984
535 40Th St
Des Moines, IA 50312


Dr.Ronald Bergman

(515) 222-1111
2000 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312


Associated Ophthalmologists Pc

(515) 244-3937
1212 Pleasant St – Ste 202
Des Moines, IA 50309


Richard Kent Scupham

515-241-8866
1212 Pleasant St Ste Ll3
Des Moines, IA 50309


Mark Reece

515-241-8030
1215 Pleasant Street – Suite 600
Des Moines, IA 50309


Marnix Verhofste

515 2431010
411 Laurel
Des Moines, IA 50314


Scott Shumway

(515) 247-8400
1840 Post Rd Ste 7
Des Moines, IA 50314


Obstetrical & Gynecological Assoc Pc

(515) 288-3287
330 Laurel St – Ste 1100
Des Moines, IA 50314


Ganske, Greg – Ganske Greg

(515) 265-4414
425 Pine Ridge Blvd Ste 205
Des Moines, IA 50301


Bergman Ronald S Dr Do Pc

1-515-222-1111
2000 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312


Catherine Chatal

2000 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312


Ganske, Greg – Ganske Greg

(206) 598-4011
1301 Pennsylvania Ave # 312
Des Moines, IA 50936


Den Ouden Chris Do

(515) 266-5353
1300 Des Moines St – Ste 103
Des Moines, IA 50316


Hair Restoration Institute Of Iowa

1-515-222-1111
2000 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312


Lice Specialists FAQ in Des Moines, IA

Should I go to work if I have lice?

If you have live lice in your hair, then that’s easy to transmit to others. If you don’t and you just have the nits or the eggs, it’s okay to be around others. So it’s not going to pass on. You can go back to school, you can go back to work.

Do electric lice combs work?

Technically yes, a lice comb can be a complete lice treatment on its own, but it depends entirely on the person using it. If hair is treated with a good electric head lice comb and perfect precision, every louse and nit could be combed out and the lice effectively treated.

Do you have to change your bed sheets everyday if you have lice?

In particular, you should change and wash the bedding every single day until your house is free from lice. If even just a few nits remain alive, a re-infestation can occur. Head lice can be stubborn. Even though they don’t fly, it’s easy for them to transfer from one person to another.

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).

Can you leave Nix on longer than 10 minutes?

For example, some recommend leaving Nix® on for 4 to 8 HOURS … instead of 10 minutes. Sometimes even overnight under a shower cap. Or they prescribe Elimite® cream for head lice … and leave it on overnight too.

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.

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.

Will lice go away if I shave my head?

Shaving Will Not Get Rid of Lice. The reason shaving will not work is because lice live on the base of the hair, and on the scalp. The nits are laid right at the base of the hair oftentimes against the scalp. Shaving will not get close enough to make an impact on the lice and nits.

Where do head lice come from in the first place?

Usually, you would have to be in head-to-head contact with a person who has lice. This can be common in schools or kindergartens, where children are often close together. Sharing combs, brushes, towels, hats, and other personal items can hasten the spread of head lice.

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.

What smell keeps lice away?

Coconut, tea tree oil, lavender, eucalyptus, rosemary, lemon grass, and peppermint are scents popularly believed to repel lice. Using any coconut scented shampoo and conditioner is an easy way to increase your defense. At 1% concentration, tea tree oil killed 100% of head lice after 30 minutes.

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.

Do lice like dyed hair?

Lice don’t care if hair has been colored. As long as a louse can grab on to a hair strand, it can make its way to the head where its food supply (blood) is. Myth #6: Lice like dirty hair. Head lice actually prefer clean hair since it is easier for the female to attach her 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.

What happens if lice infestation goes untreated?

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.