Lice Specialists Fort Smith AR

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

Local Businesses

Bise Roger M.D. D.D.S., F.A.C. Pa Plastic Surgery Center

(479) 478-8555
2713 S 74Th St # 302
Fort Smith, AR 72903


James Kelly

(479) 709-7100
8220 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 314
Fort Smith, AR 72917


Kelly, Pam – Western Arkansas Plastic Srgy

(479) 709-7100
8144 Walnut Hill Lane The Gunter Center For Aesthetics & Cosmetic Surgery
Fort Smith, AR 72901


Russellville Dermatology

(479) 968-6969

Fort Smith, AR 72901


Ann Passmore

(479) 484-4750
3017 S. 70Th Street
Fort Smith, AR 72903


Roger Alderson

(479) 709-7275
9101 N. Central Expressway Suite 600
Fort Smith, AR 72916


George Luke Lewis

(479) 452-2077
6801 Rogers Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903


P C Stites

(479) 709-7340
1500 Dodson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901


Sandra Marchese Johnson

(479) 649-3376
9207 Highway 71 S – Suite 9
Fort Smith, AR 72916


Dr James Kelly Iii

1-479-709-7100
101 Phoenix Village Mall Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901


Bise Roger N

(479) 478-8555
8230 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 420
Fort Smith, AR 72903


George L Lewis

479-478-3530
6801 Rogers Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903


Dr.Roger Bise

(479) 478-8555
Ste 302, 2713 South 74Th Street
Fort Smith, AR 72903


Jack Magness Jr

(479) 452-2077
Po Box 3528
Fort Smith, AR 72913


The Dematology Center

(479) 709-7340
1500 Dodson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901


Cooper Clinic Cosmetic Surgery

(479) 274-6600
3017 S 70Th St Ste G
Fort Smith, AR 72903


Cole Goodman

(479) 452-9080
2717 South 74Th Street
Fort Smith, AR 72903


Western Arkansas Plastic Srgy

(479) 709-7100
7150 Greenville Ave Ste 310
Fort Smith, AR 72903


Cole Goodman, Jr.

501-452-9080
2717 South 74Th Street
Fort Smith, AR 72903


Phillip Craig Stites

479-709-7340
1500 Dodson Ave Ste 270
Fort Smith, AR 72901


Lice Specialists FAQ in Fort Smith, AR

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).

Do lice go into ears?

You can find head lice on the scalp, neck, and ears.

How do I disinfect my house from lice?

Wash items on a hot water cycle and dry on high heat for at least twenty minutes. The heated wash and dry will remove and kill any lice left. Carpets, mattresses, and flooring can simply be vacuumed and cleaned with everyday cleaning products.

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.

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.

How many lice are usually found on a head?

Typically, 10–15 head lice are found. The number of lice often depends on personal hygiene, for example, how often the person bathes, shampoos, or changes and washes his/her clothing.

Is rubbing alcohol good for lice?

However, rubbing alcohol is not an FDA-approved treatment for head lice. Nor has it been proven to have any effect on head lice. One of the most common uses of rubbing alcohol is as a disinfectant. It’s often used in the medical field to sterilize surgical tools, and clean skin before injections or blood draws.

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.

Why can I not 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.

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.

Where do lice hide the most?

Body lice generally are found on clothing and bedding used by infested people. Sometimes body lice are be seen on the body when they feed. Body lice eggs usually are seen in the seams of clothing or on bedding. Occasionally eggs are attached to body hair.

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 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.

How do you get rid of nits once and for all?

wash hair with ordinary shampoo. apply lots of conditioner (any conditioner will do) comb the whole head of hair, from the roots to the ends.