Lice Specialists Elgin IL

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

Local Businesses

Associates In Ear Nose & Thrt

(847) 742-7458
698 Featherstone Road
Elgin, IL 60123


Bangash Suleman J Do

847- 608-6647
1750 N Randall Road Suite 120
Elgin, IL 60123


Fendon Plastic Surgery

(847) 531-6340
698 Featherstone Road
Elgin, IL 60120


Atadero Jennifer

847- 429-4402
934 Center St
Elgin, IL 60120


Alan Dale Arps

870N Airlire Street
Elgin, IL 60123


Dari Ann Ungaretti, Do

1975 Lin Lor Ln Ste 205
Elgin, IL 60123


Ungaretti, Dari

847-742-1000
1710 N Randall Rd Ste 380
Elgin, IL 60123


Baley Richard

847- 742-3525

Elgin, IL 60123


Meijer

847- 717-6500
815 S Randall Rd
Elgin, IL 60123


Nikhil J Bhatt

(847) 742-7458
2050 Larkin Ave – Suite 102
Elgin, IL 60123


Aleksandrovich Ellen M D

847- 931-7274
2320 Royal Blvd
Elgin, IL 60123


Advanced Clinic

847- 931-7274
2320 Royal Blvd
Elgin, IL 60123


Jongwook Ham

(847) 742-7458
2050 Larkin Ave – Suite 102
Elgin, IL 60123


A Kid Care Medical

847- 888-3631
373 Summit St
Elgin, IL 60120


Alan Arps Plastic Reconstructive & Hand Surgery

(847)695-3333
2929 Mcfarland Rd
Elgin, IL 60123


Elgin Dental Assoc

(847) 888-8282
1253 N Alpine Rd Department Of Audiology
Elgin, IL 60120


A & D Health Care Inc

847- 741-0252
380 Summit St
Elgin, IL 60120


Arps Alan

847- 695-3333
87 N Airlite St – Ste 160
Elgin, IL 60123


Alan Arps

(847) 695-3333
87 N Airlite St – Suite 160
Elgin, IL 60123


Mohs Surgery & Dermatology Center

847- 608-6647
1750 N Randall Road Suite 120
Elgin, IL 60123


Lice Specialists FAQ in Elgin, IL

Do nits survive on bedding?

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.

What happens if lice doesn’t go away?

If a head lice treatment that you can buy without a prescription fails to work, the CDC recommends that you see a health care provider. Highly effective prescription treatments that you apply to the scalp are available.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Can you grab lice with your fingers?

Eggs and nits also stick to the hair shaft, so they don’t come off easily. If you try to pull one out of the hair with your fingers, it won’t budge—it will move only if you use your nails to get behind it and force it off.

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.

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.

What naturally 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.