Lice Specialists Franklin TN

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

Local Businesses

Dana Latour

(615) 771-1881
740 Cool Springs Blvd. Suite 200
Franklin, TN 37067


Amy Ortega

615-468-0100
100 Covey Drive
Franklin, TN 37067


Dana Latour

615-771-1881
740 Cool Springs Blvd Ste 200
Franklin, TN 37067


Dana Lechman Latour

615-771-1881
740 Cool Springs Blvd Ste 200
Franklin, TN 37067


Rector, Margie – Cool Springs Plastic Surgery

(615) 771-7718
1909 Mallory Ln # 104
Franklin, TN 37064


Cool Springs Plastic Surgery

(615) 771-7718
1909 Mallory Ln Ste 104
Franklin, TN 37067


Lutzak, Stephen – Middle Tennessee Vein Clinic

(615) 791-8888
4323 Carothers Pky, #300
Franklin, TN 37064


Pena Julie M-

(615) 771-8600
200 Cool Springs Blvd
Franklin, TN 37067


Dana L Latour

(615) 771-1881
740 Cool Springs Blvd – #200
Franklin, TN 37067


Martin, David S – Middle Tennessee Plastic Surg

(615) 599-1966
4323 S Carothers Rd # 608
Franklin, TN 37064


Pena, Julie

615-771-7546
200 Cool Springs Blvd
Franklin, TN 37067


Charity E Mcconnell

615-771-1881
740 Cool Springs Blvd Ste 200
Franklin, TN 37067


Mcconnell, Charity

615-771-0700
740 Cool Springs Blvd Ste 200
Franklin, TN 37067


Ted Behar

(615) 832-7447
2001 Mallory Lane Suite 304
Franklin, TN 37067


Julie Pena

(615) 771-7546
200 Cool Springs Blvd
Franklin, TN 37067


Julie Marie Pena

615-771-7546
200 Cool Springs Blvd
Franklin, TN 37067


John Moore

(615) 771-7718
1909 Mallory Lane Suite 104
Franklin, TN 37067


Paul Latour

(615) 771-1881
740 Cool Springs Blvd. Suite 200
Franklin, TN 37067


David Scott Martin

615-599-1966
2023 N Carothers Rd Ste 608
Franklin, TN 37067


Tennessee Plastic Surgery

(615) 832-7447
2001 Mallory Ln # 304
Franklin, TN 37064


Lice Specialists FAQ in Franklin, TN

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.

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.

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.

How do you permanently remove lice and eggs from hair?

Spinosad (Natroba). Spinosad is approved for adults and children age 6 months and older. It can be applied to dry hair and rinsed with warm water after 10 minutes. It kills lice and nits and usually doesn’t need repeated treatment.

How do I clean my house after 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.

What doctor do I see for lice?

If your child has head lice, a dermatologist can tell. A dermatologist can also recommend an effective treatment for your child. This may be one of the prescription treatments. Sometimes, simply combing your child’s hair to remove the lice and nits (eggs) can be effective.

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 dig into your skull?

Head lice are very common. They are small (adult lice are the size of a sesame seed) grey-brown insects. They cannot fly or jump; neither can they burrow into the scalp.

Why can’t you use conditioner after lice treatment?

Do not use a conditioner. It can keep the lice medicine from working. Rinse well with warm water and towel dry. Do not use the towel again until it has been laundered.

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.

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.