Lice Specialists Missoula MT

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

Local Businesses

Monogue, Robin – Northern Rockies Orthopaedics

(406) 728-6101
875 N Rush St # 1
Missoula, MT 59801


Kristen Joy Townley

406-721-5600
500 W Broadway St
Missoula, MT 59802


Hinther, Lance R – Lance R Hinther Dermatology

(406) 549-7556
2825 Fort Missoula Rd, #201
Missoula, MT 59804


Stewart, Mark L – Stewart Mark L

(406) 721-3497
5758 S Maryland Ave # 1B
Missoula, MT 59801


Townley, Kristen

406-721-5600
500 W Broadway St
Missoula, MT 59802


Providence Surgery Center

(406)327-3300
2913 N Commonwealth Ave # 400
Missoula, MT 59802


Korenberg Robert Pc

(406) 543-8512
1821 South Ave W
Missoula, MT 59801


Hardy, Stephen P – Northwest Plastic Surgery Assc

(406) 728-3811
3 E Huron St # 1
Missoula, MT 59801


Cosmetic Surgical Arts Ctr

(406) 549-6600
30 N Michigan Ave # 1107
Missoula, MT 59801


Harlan John W Surgeon

1-406-542-7300
900 North Orange Street
Missoula, MT 59802


Dr.Kristin Townley

(406) 721-5600
500 W Broadway St # 5
Missoula, MT 59802


Lance R. Hinther Dermatology

(406) 549-7556
2825 Fort Missoula Road Suite # 201
Missoula, MT 59804


Mark Lindsey Stewart

(406) 721-3497
2835 Fort Missoula Rd – Suite 302
Missoula, MT 59804


Stewart Mark L

(406) 721-3497
5140 N California Ave # 650
Missoula, MT 59804


Skin Care Center

(406) 541-2273
1821 South Ave W, #402
Missoula, MT 59801


Peterson, Steven L – Northwest Plastic Surgery Assc

(406) 728-3811
60 E Delaware Pl # 1460
Missoula, MT 59801


Hayes David M

(406)541-7546
820 S Wood St # 515Csn
Missoula, MT 59801


Stewart, Mark L – Stewart Mark L

(406) 721-3497
2835 Fort Missoula Rd, #302
Missoula, MT 59804


Robert Jed Korenberg

406-543-8512
1821 South Ave W Ste 402
Missoula, MT 59801


John Wayne Harlan

(406) 542-7300
900 N Orange St – Suite 106
Missoula, MT 59802


Lice Specialists FAQ in Missoula, MT

How many days does it take to get rid of head lice?

How long does head lice last? With effective treatment, head lice will completely go away after two to three weeks. The duration is dependent on how many lice made a home in your hair. Make sure you follow the instructions on your medicated shampoo, lotion or cream to get rid of lice quickly.

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.

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.

Do lice go into ears?

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

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.

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.

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 bleach get rid of lice?

Hair dye and bleach haven’t been scientifically proven to kill lice. However, anecdotal evidence indicates that they may be effective. They’re not, however, able to kill lice eggs, known as nits. Other lice removal treatments will most likely be more effective.

Can Apple Cider remove lice?

While there are anecdotal reports that suggest apple cider vinegar as a remedy to kill lice and stop lice infestation, there is no scientific or clinical evidence that supports this claim.

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.

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.

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.

How do you get rid of lice permanently in one day?

Dehydration: Applying hot air with a special machine operated by a professional can cause dehydration, possibly killing the eggs and lice. Household cleaning: Lice usually can’t live more than a day without feeding off a human scalp, and the eggs can’t survive if they aren’t incubated at the temperature in the scalp.

What happens if you have lice for years?

If you’re infested with body lice for a long time, you may experience skin changes such as thickening and discoloration — particularly around your waist, groin or upper thighs. Spread of disease. Body lice can carry and spread some bacterial diseases, such as typhus, relapsing fever or trench fever.