Lice Specialists Owensboro KY

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

Local Businesses

Aesthetic Surgery Center

(270) 926-9033
2835 Farrell Cres
Owensboro, KY 42303


Crowe, Michael J – Owensboro Dermatology

(270) 685-5777
2821 New Hartford Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303


Edds, Gerald G – Aesthetic Surgery Ctr

(270) 926-4896
2835 Farrell Cres
Owensboro, KY 42301


Owensboro Dermatology

(270) 685-5777
2821 New Hartford Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303


Robert Thos Walsh

815 E Parrish Ave Ste 440
Owensboro, KY 42303


Artis P Truett

270-685-5777
2821 New Hartford Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303


Crowe, L Robey Dds – Owensboro Family Dentistry

(270) 926-0190
4921 Goetz Ln
Owensboro, KY 42301


Owensboro Dermatology Associates

(888) 337-6722
2821 New Hartford Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303


Gerald Glynn Edds

270-926-9033

Owensboro, KY 42303


Smith, William F – West Kentucky Dermatology

(270) 688-8060
1000 Breckenridge St, #402
Owensboro, KY 42303


Conkright J Michael

(270)691-6077
1716 Scherm Road
Owensboro, KY 42301


Advanced Aesthetics

(270) 852-4785
2821 New Hartford Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303


Michael James Crowe

270-685-5777
2821 New Hartford Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303


Dr.Artis Truett

(270) 685-5777
2821 New Hartford Road
Owensboro, KY 42303


William Montgomery Tuttle

270-683-3787
Po Box 252
Owensboro, KY 42302


Crowe, Michael J – Owensboro Dermatology Assoc

(270) 685-5777
2821 New Hartford Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303


Owensboro Family Dentistry

(270) 926-0190
4921 Goetz Ln
Owensboro, KY 42301


Truett, Artis

270-685-0190
2821 New Hartford Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303


Douglas Michael Wilson

270-685-5777
2821 New Hartford Rd
Owensboro, KY 42303


Owensboro Dermatology Associates

(888) 337-6722
2821 New Harford Road
Owensboro, KY 42301


Lice Specialists FAQ in Owensboro, KY

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.

How do you stop nits from hatching?

The only way to prevent them from hatching would be to remove them with a good metal nit comb, or your fingernails. Nits are laid by the mother and attached with a glue she formulates, to sit on the hair shaft in the perfect spot to incubate and hatch.

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.

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.

Is rubbing alcohol good for lice?

However, rubbing alcohol is not an FDA-approved treatment for head lice. Nor has it been proven to have any effect on head lice. One of the most common uses of rubbing alcohol is as a disinfectant. It’s often used in the medical field to sterilize surgical tools, and clean skin before injections or blood draws.

What smell keeps lice away?

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.

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.

Can hairdressers help with lice?

Professional technicians are mobile and skilled at removing even the tiniest of eggs, eliminating a case of head lice in just one appointment. This ensures you can walk into your appointment with full confidence. In fact, unless you tell them, your cosmetologist will not even know you ever had a case of head lice.

How do you get rid of lice super fast?

Suffocate the Lice Soak your child’s head in olive oil or coconut oil. Cover with a shower cap for at least 2 hours (or preferably overnight). When ready, remove the shower cap, and separate the hair into small sections, then use a metal nit comb to carefully remove the lice and eggs. Rinse the hair well with shampoo.

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.

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.

What doctor do I see for lice?

If your child has head lice, a dermatologist can tell. A dermatologist can also recommend an effective treatment for your child. This may be one of the prescription treatments. Sometimes, simply combing your child’s hair to remove the lice and nits (eggs) can be effective.

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.

How do I disinfect my house from lice?

Wash items on a hot water cycle and dry on high heat for at least twenty minutes. The heated wash and dry will remove and kill any lice left. Carpets, mattresses, and flooring can simply be vacuumed and cleaned with everyday cleaning products.