Lice Specialists Mission Viejo CA

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

Local Businesses

Margarita Jose Bernett

949-582-5722
26921 Crown Valley Pkwy
Mission Viejo, CA 92691


Toy, Brian

949-364-6580
27800 Medical Center Rd Ste 361
Mission Viejo, CA 92691


Bernard De Berry Inc

(949) 582-0100
1849 Nw Kearney St Ste 300
Mission Viejo, CA 92691


Robert Mark Kachenmeister

(949) 645-3333
26732 Crown Valley Pkwy – Suite 585
Mission Viejo, CA 92691


Robert Andrew Langer

949-455-4300
23781 Maquina
Mission Viejo, CA 92691


Segal, Frances J – Segal Frances J

(949) 364-2904
27800 Medical Center Rd, #361
Mission Viejo, CA 92690


Parul Yogendra Shah

26921 La Alameda Apt 3305
Mission Viejo, CA 92691


Contours Cosmetic Surgery

1-949-768-4096
24451 Alicia Parkway Suite 6B
Mission Viejo, CA 92691


J Robert West

949-364-2922
26372 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 411
Mission Viejo, CA 92691


Robert Kachenmeister

949-645-3333
26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 585
Mission Viejo, CA 92691


Norma H Kassardjian

714-832-3227
26921 Crown Valley Pkwy
Mission Viejo, CA 92691


Pacific Coast Cosmetic & Laser Medical Center

1-949-364-2440
26730 Crown Valley Parkway
Mission Viejo, CA 92691


Burr Von Maur

(949) 364-9107
Suite 351 27800 Medical Center Drive
Mission Viejo, CA 92691


Burr Von Maur, Facs

(800) 250-4074
1849 Nw Kearney St Suite 200
Mission Viejo, CA 92691


New Life Medical

1-949-768-4096
24451 Alicia Parkway Suite 6B
Mission Viejo, CA 92691


Burr Vonmaur

949-364-9107
27800 Medical Center Rd Ste 351
Mission Viejo, CA 92691


Contours Cosmetic Surgery Center

(949) 768-4096
1040 N.W. 22Nd Avenue Suite 610
Mission Viejo, CA 92691


Daniel Kim

949-645-3333
26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 585
Mission Viejo, CA 92691


West Dermatology

(949) 364-2922
26732 Crown Valley Pky, #411
Mission Viejo, CA 92691


Burr Von Maur, M.D., F.A.C.S.

140 Nw 14Th Avenue Suite 100
Mission Viejo, CA 92691


Lice Specialists FAQ in Mission Viejo, CA

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 you have to throw away pillows if you have lice?

Myth About Head Lice Many parents arrive at our treatment center ready to throw out all their sheets, blankets, mattress, couch, and any piece of furniture that their child has touched in the last 24 hours. Lice Lifters is happy to tell you that of that is necessary.

What kills unhatched lice eggs?

Spinosad topical suspension, 0.9%, was approved by the FDA in 2011. Since it kills live lice as well as unhatched eggs, retreatment is usually not needed. Nit combing is not required. Spinosad topical suspension is approved for the treatment of children 6 months of age and older.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Is head lice caused by poor hygiene?

Head lice most often affect children. The insects usually spread through direct transfer from the hair of one person to the hair of another. Having head lice isn’t a sign of poor personal hygiene or an unclean living environment. Head lice don’t carry bacterial or viral diseases.

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).

How long is the lifespan of head lice?

Adult lice can live up to 30 days on a person’s head. To live, adult lice need to feed on blood several times daily. Without blood meals, the louse will die within 1 to 2 days off the host.

Can lice survive a hair dryer?

There are recent studies that show that treatment of lice with heat can be quite effective in killing head lice. Products such as Lousebuster are very effective but even a home hairdryer can successfully treat lice.