Lice Specialists Lake Oswego OR

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

Local Businesses

Margaret A Hewitt

(503) 636-6114
4035 Sw Mercantile Dr – #210
Lake Oswego, OR 97035


Tuan Nguyen

(503) 635-1955
15820 Quarry Road
Lake Oswego, OR 97035


Mark A Petroff

(503) 635-4886
17720 Jean Way – Suite100
Lake Oswego, OR 97035


Baker, James W – Allergy Asthma & Dermatology

(503) 636-9011
3975 Mercantile Dr # 158
Lake Oswego, OR 97035


Joel Patrick Maier

(503) 635-4886
17720 Jean Way – Suite 100
Lake Oswego, OR 97035


Lynne Diane Roe

503-669-3900
1290 Hemlock St
Lake Oswego, OR 97034


Petroff, Mark A – Petroff Center

(503) 635-4886
37 E Chicago Ave
Lake Oswego, OR 97034


Monica L Mc Crary

503-635-9221
17704 Jean Way Ste 102
Lake Oswego, OR 97035


Elisa Burgess

503-699-6464
16865 Boones Ferry Rd Ste 101
Lake Oswego, OR 97035


Timothy Patrick Connall

503-675-6200
4035 Mercantile Dr Ste 206
Lake Oswego, OR 97035


Joel Patrick Maier

5300 Parkview Dr Apt 2028
Lake Oswego, OR 97035


Sissel M Kjelstrup

503-635-9221
17704 Jean Way Ste 102
Lake Oswego, OR 97035


Maier, Joel P – Petroff Center

(503) 635-4886
45045 W Red Arrow Hwy
Lake Oswego, OR 97034


Dr.Tuan Nguyen

(503) 635-1955
15820 Quarry Road
Lake Oswego, OR 97035


Geisler Stacy A Dds

(503) 534-0114
2455 E 79Th St
Lake Oswego, OR 97035


Lee, Ken – Lake Oswego Dermatology Clinic

(503) 636-6114
580 Roger Williams Ave
Lake Oswego, OR 97034


Maeran Chung Landers

503-635-9221
17704 Jean Way Ste 102
Lake Oswego, OR 97035


Schoenberg Erik D

(503) 636-2466
4223 N. Lincoln Ave.
Lake Oswego, OR 97034


Burgess Elisa

(503) 699-6464
754 E 82Nd St
Lake Oswego, OR 97035


Elisa Anneli Burgess

(503) 699-6464
16865 Boones Ferry Rd – Suite 101
Lake Oswego, OR 97035


Lice Specialists FAQ in Lake Oswego, OR

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 repels lice naturally?

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.

What happens if lice doesn’t go away?

You may be wondering: why won’t my lice go away? Head lice keep recurring when eggs are missed and left in the hair. Those missed eggs then hatch and you find head lice again. Removing all the eggs is key to stopping head lie recurring.

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.

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.

Can lice survive the washing machine?

Either washing done with a water temperature of at least 50 degrees C or drying is necessary to kill head lice and nits.

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 salons prevent lice?

Ensure that all hair instruments (combs, razors, scissors) come from a container with a disinfectant solution inside. If they are pulled from a drawer, ask if they are new for the day. Hairdressers should wear protective garments like gloves and aprons. This is an easy way to promote cleanliness.

What does a dermatologist do for lice?

Your dermatologist may prescribe a medicated shampoo to kill head lice. This product may come with a special comb to run through the hair for removing nits.

What soap kills lice?

If you’ve tried over the counter lice treatments recently and feel it’s not effective, try alternative methods: Apply mineral or olive oil to hair, leave on 30 minutes, wash out with Dawn dish soap. Apply white vinegar, leave on 30 minutes, rinse out.

Will my lice ever go away?

You Have to Treat Them Head lice will not go away on their own. If you think your child has an infestation, there are several steps you should take right away. Call your doctor to confirm the diagnosis. Notify your child’s day care or school so other students can be checked.

Do you have to stay home if you have lice?

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.