Lice Specialists Palm Springs CA

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

Local Businesses

Michael R Gatto

760-323-4735
1180 N Indian Canyon Dr Ste 311
Palm Springs, CA 92262


Fragen Surgery

(760) 327-1885
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital155 Glasson Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262


Ronald Aaron Fragen

760-327-1226
1900 E Tahquitz Canyon Way Ste A2
Palm Springs, CA 92262


Jochen, Timothy M Do – Contour Dermatology Cosmetic

(760) 416-6971
555 E Tachevah Dr, #2E106
Palm Springs, CA 92262


Ronald Douglas Shiell

760-325-5588
340 S Farrell Dr Ste A205
Palm Springs, CA 92262


Scott Michael Aaronson

760-325-5255
1221 N Indian Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262


Contour Dermatology & Cosmetic

(760) 416-6971
1364 Whispering Pines Ln
Palm Springs, CA 92262


Don Roy Scott

760-325-2074
1100 N Palm Canyon Dr Ste 108
Palm Springs, CA 92262


Contour Dermatology Cosmetic Surgery Center

(760) 416-6971
555 E Tachevah Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262


Fragen Andrew

1-760-327-1226
1900 East Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262


Shiell, Ronald

760-335-5588
340 S Farrell Dr Ste A205
Palm Springs, CA 92262


Nguyen Trang T

(760) 323-4735
2371 Washington Avenue
Palm Springs, CA 92262


Jochen Timothy M

1-760-416-6971
1180 North Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262


Dr.Scott Aaronson

(760) 325-5255
1221 North Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262


Scott Aaronson

(760) 325-5255
1221 North Indian Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262


Timothy Mark Jochen

(760) 416-6971
555 E Tachevah Dr – Suite 2e106
Palm Springs, CA 92262


Shiell, Ronald D – West Dermatology

(760) 325-5588
340 S Farrell Dr # A205
Palm Springs, CA 92262


Desert Oral Surgery

(760) 327-1509
1061 E Main St Ste 204
Palm Springs, CA 92262


Scott Aaronson

760-325-5255
1221 N Indian Canyon Dr
Palm Springs, CA 92262


Aaronson, Scott M – Aaronson Scott M

(760) 325-5255
280 Sierra College Drive 105
Palm Springs, CA 92262


Lice Specialists FAQ in Palm Springs, CA

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 attracts lice to your head?

Lice are attracted to the blood they get through your scalp – short, long, clean or dirty.

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

Vinegar contains properties that kill and get rid of nits and lice. This mixture should be applied directly to the whole scalp. Mix 1 cup of vinegar with 1 cup of warm water. Next, distribute this mixture onto the scalp and cover your hair with a hair cap.

Why won’t my nits go away?

Because the active ingredients have remained the same all these years, new generations of head lice have become immune to them. Once lice become immune, the product no longer works. Scientists call this resistance.

What time of year is lice 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 lice spread in bed?

Can head lice and nits live on pillows or sheets? 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.

Does hairspray prevent lice?

Hairspray makes it harder for the louse to grab hold. The smell of hairspray and the use of solvents (sad but true) in them can also deter creepy crawlies from finding their way in. Not to mention that if you’re tying longer hair back, you’ve got a double whammy.

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 kills lice on bedding?

Machine Wash and Bedding and Clothing. Use hot water (130°F) cycle paired with a high heat drying cycle. This process will dehydrate and kill any potential surviving lice and lice eggs.

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.

Should I stay home if I have lice?

Head Lice Information for Schools. 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.