Lice Specialists Chestnut Hill MA

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

Local Businesses

Jeffrey Steven Dover

617-731-1600
1244 Boylston St Ste 302
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467


Robin Liberty Travers

(617) 731-1600
1244 Boylston St – Suite 302
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467


Rita S Berman

617-254-3376
250 Hammond Pond Pkwy Apt 1607N
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467


Skincare Physicians Of Chestnt

(617) 731-1601
1244 Boylston St
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467


Davis G Farvolden

(617) 541-6675
291 Independence Dr
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467


Emmy Graber, M.D.

617-731-1600
Skincare Physicians,1244 Boylston Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467


Thomas Rohrer

(617) 731-1648
1244 Boylston St. Ste 130
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467


John P Remensnyder

617-566-2385
321 Hammond St
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467


Karen Kim

(617) 731-1648
1244 Boylston St. Ste 103
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467


Michael Kaminer

(617) 731-1648
1244 Boylston St. Ste 103
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467


Joseph Upton

(617) 739-1972
830 Boylston St – Suite 212
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467


Thomas Eugene Rohrer

617-731-1600
1244 Boylston St Ste 302
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467


Wendy Sara Long

617-731-1600 EXT 1675
1244 Boylston St Ste 103
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467


Richard F Horan

(617) 732-5666
850 Boylston St – Rhumatology Immunology And Allergy Suite 540
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467


Dr.Joseph Upton

(617) 739-1972
830 Boylston St # 212
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467


Jeffrey Dover

(617) 731-1648
1244 Boylston St. Ste 103
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467


Daihung Do

617-754-0350
25 Boylston St Ste 104
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467


Michael Seth Kaminer

(617) 731-1600
1244 Boylston St – Suite 302
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467


Hartigan, Beth – Skin Care Physicians

(617) 731-1600
1244 Boylston St # 302
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467


Jeffrey Michael Sobell

617-848-1610
1244 Boylston St Ste 302
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467


Lice Specialists FAQ in Chestnut Hill, MA

What kind of Listerine kills lice?

We are pleased to hear that the amber Listerine worked so well to treat lice. We suspect it too works by suffocating them. The herbal oils in Listerine, such as eucalyptol, thymol, menthol and methyl salicylate, may also discourage lice.

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.

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.

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.

What time of year is head lice most 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.

Do lice go into ears?

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

What can I spray on furniture for lice?

Description. Nix out lice. From the #1 pediatrician-recommended lice removal brand*, Nix Lice & Bed Bug Killing Spray for Home will kill lice and bed bugs and is effective for up to 4 weeks. It’s easy to use – simply spray on affected areas such as bedding and furniture.

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).

What hair Cannot get lice?

Head lice and coily hair: Signs and treatment. Head lice have difficulty gripping onto coily hair. As a result, Black people with coily hair and others with this hair type may be less susceptible to head lice. Head lice are small insects that live in human hair.

Can doctors do anything for lice?

If nonprescription treatments don’t work, your health care provider can prescribe shampoos or lotions that contain different ingredients. Oral prescription drug. Ivermectin (Stromectol) is available by prescription as a tablet taken by mouth. The oral drug effectively treats lice with two doses, eight days apart.

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.

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 long can lice live on a hairbrush?

Adult lice can’t live longer than 24 hours or so on nonhuman surfaces like carpets, hardwood floors, clothing, furniture, sports helmets, headphones, or hair accessories. However, if you have identified lice in your home, isolate and wash those items and areas within at least 72 hours.