Lice Specialists Norwalk CT

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

Local Businesses

Rella Hartman

(203) 899-0666
148 East Avenue – Ste 3G
Norwalk, CT 06860


Jane Jenison-Olson

(203)857-0115
148 East Avenue Suite 1A
Norwalk, CT 06851


Debra Susan Weissman

(203) 847-1500
40 Cross Street – Dermatology Center Pc Suite 340
Norwalk, CT 06851


Charles Douchy

770-844-1902
40 Cross St
Norwalk, CT 06851


Sheldon Burt Greenberg

203-845-2244
40 Cross St
Norwalk, CT 06851


Nally Jennie B

(203) 810-4151
761 Main Ave # 102
Norwalk, CT 06851


Cyrus Chess

(203) 853-1191
153 East Avenue – Suite #1
Norwalk, CT 06851


Charles Lg Halasz

(203) 853-1874
149 East Ave, Ste 20
Norwalk, CT 06851


Greenberg Sheldon B

1-203-845-2244
40 Crossing Street Suite 230
Norwalk, CT 06851


Henry Corwin

(203) 847-2400
13 Park Street
Norwalk, CT 06860


Erlich Mark A

(203) 852-1650
605 West Ave
Norwalk, CT 06850


Debra Weissman

203.845.2109
40 Cross Street
Norwalk, CT 06851


Kim Sang H

(203) 810-4151
761 Main Ave # 102
Norwalk, CT 06851


Debra Susan Weissman

203-845-2100
40 Cross St
Norwalk, CT 06851


Fairfield County Plastic Surgery

1-203-838-8844
605 West Avenue Suite 3
Norwalk, CT 06850


Laurence Kirwan

(203) 838-8844
148 East Ave, Ste 2A
Norwalk, CT 06851


Connecticut Dermatology

(203) 810-4151
761 Main Ave
Norwalk, CT 06851


Andrew M Herbst

(212) 772-9471
13 Park St
Norwalk, CT 06851


Rosen Rick

(203) 899-0000
91 East Ave
Norwalk, CT 06851


Ronald Kahan

(203) 845-2100
40 Cross St # 340
Norwalk, CT 06860


Lice Specialists FAQ in Norwalk, CT

What happens if lice infestation goes untreated?

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.

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.

Is it possible to only have 1 lice?

Children can have a few nits without actually having a case of head lice. Usually children have no more than 10 to 20 live lice. Good lighting is important when you are checking. Head lice move fast and are hard to see.

Why do I keep finding lice eggs but no lice?

Nits are often confused with other things found in the hair such as dandruff, hair spray droplets, and dirt particles. If no live nymphs or adult lice are seen, and the only nits found are more than ¼-inch from the scalp, the infestation is probably old and no longer active and does not need to be treated.

Do lice go into ears?

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

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.

Will lice go away if I shave my head?

Shaving Will Not Get Rid of Lice. The reason shaving will not work is because lice live on the base of the hair, and on the scalp. The nits are laid right at the base of the hair oftentimes against the scalp. Shaving will not get close enough to make an impact on the lice and nits.

Do nits survive on bedding?

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.

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 you have lice for years and not know it?

Many people with head lice have no symptoms at all. It’s impossible to diagnose head lice based on symptoms alone since the only symptom that matters is the presence of lice. However, experiencing the following symptoms suggests it is time to check the scalp: frequent unexplained itching of the head or scalp.

What happens if lice doesn’t go away?

If a head lice treatment that you can buy without a prescription fails to work, the CDC recommends that you see a health care provider. Highly effective prescription treatments that you apply to the scalp are available.