Lice Specialists Flint MI

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

Local Businesses

Love, John R – Love John R

(810) 733-6050
5105 W Bristol Rd, #A
Flint, MI 48507


Kaushal Sunil K Pc

810- 733-3194
1100 S Linden Rd Ste 2
Flint, MI 48532


Heusted, Steve – Consultants In Ophthalmic

(810) 733-3556
1136 H Ave Ne
Flint, MI 48501


Scott Baxter Karlene

810-230-0001
1352 Linden Rd
Flint, MI 48532


Ear Nose Throat & Plastic Srgy

(810) 239-9491
1106 Pennsylvania Ave
Flint, MI 48532


Soderstrom, Robert

810-733-2090
401 S Ballenger Hwy
Flint, MI 48532


Joseph, Celestine – Joseph Celestine

(810) 733-6210
600 7Th Street Southeast
Flint, MI 48501


Consultants In Ophthalmic

(810) 733-3556
411 10Th Street Southeast
Flint, MI 48532


Soderstrom, Robert M – Soderstrom Robert M

(810) 733-2090
5131 W Bristol Rd, #A
Flint, MI 48507


Barkey, Walter

810-733-8041
2256 W Hill Rd
Flint, MI 48507


William Edward Thompson Jr

810-732-9410
2313 Stonebridge Dr
Flint, MI 48532


Facial Plastic & Ear Nose

(810) 732-5580
1106 Pennsylvania Ave
Flint, MI 48532


Walter Francis Barkey

810-733-8041
2303 Stonebridge Dr
Flint, MI 48532


Alan R Berlin, Do

810-732-3330
1079 Professional Dr
Flint, MI 48532


Mehmet Cemal Agabigum

(810) 732-4250
5040 Villa Linde Pkwy – Ste A
Flint, MI 48532


Robert Merriner Soderstrom

810-733-2090
5131G W Bristol Rd Ste A
Flint, MI 48507


Gaffney Kevin J

(810) 230-0001
1352 S Linden Rd
Flint, MI 48532


Vein Solutions

(810) 232-0456

Flint, MI 48507


Gladstone, Geoffrey J – Consultants In Ophthalmic

(810) 733-3556
855 A Ave Ne # 120
Flint, MI 48501


Soderstrom Robert M Pc

810- 733-2090
G5131 W Bristol Rd
Flint, MI 48501


Lice Specialists FAQ in Flint, MI

What kills lice in the hair faster?

Anise oil. Anise oil may coat and suffocate lice . Olive oil. Olive oil offers similar benefits to anise oil, potentially suffocating lice and preventing them from coming back. Coconut oil. Tea tree oil. Petroleum jelly. Mayonnaise.

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 super fast?

Suffocate the Lice Soak your child’s head in olive oil or coconut oil. Cover with a shower cap for at least 2 hours (or preferably overnight). When ready, remove the shower cap, and separate the hair into small sections, then use a metal nit comb to carefully remove the lice and eggs. Rinse the hair well with shampoo.

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.

Why does my daughter keep getting nits?

There are two reasons for a recurrent lice infestation: The lice treatment you used didn’t work. You or someone in your family came in contact with lice again.

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 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.

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.

Why do I keep finding lice eggs but no lice?

Nits are often confused with other things found in the hair such as dandruff, hair spray droplets, and dirt particles. If no live nymphs or adult lice are seen, and the only nits found are more than ΒΌ-inch from the scalp, the infestation is probably old and no longer active and does not need to be treated.

What does hydrogen peroxide do to lice?

The recommended treatment is a concentration of 1500 ppm hydrogen peroxide for 20 min, and this has been reported to remove from 85 to 100% of the mobile stages of sea lice (Thomassen, 1993) (defined as preadult and adults (Schram, 1993)).

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.

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.