Lice Specialists Roanoke VA

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

Local Businesses

Barton Thomas

(540) 581-1400
1118 First Street, Sw
Roanoke, VA 24016


Patton, Larry

540-265-1604
4910 Valley View Blvd Nw
Roanoke, VA 24012


Allison Divers

540-725-7546
4320 Brambleton Ave Sw,Suite B
Roanoke, VA 24018


James C Morris Facs

540-982-6642
5920 Saddleridge Rd
Roanoke, VA 24018


Dr.Barton Thomas

(540) 581-1400
1118 1St Street Southwest
Roanoke, VA 24016


Divers, Allison

540-772-3400
4320 Brambleton Ave Ste B
Roanoke, VA 24018


Norman Ray Harris Ii

540-776-6979
5115 Bernard Dr Ste 303
Roanoke, VA 24018


Aesthetic Surgery Of Virginia

(540) 776-1600
3505 Brambleton Ave
Roanoke, VA 24018


Dorsey, Susan

540-981-1439
1215 3Rd St Sw
Roanoke, VA 24016


Peter Mikhail, M.D.

540-853-0100
2001 Crystal Spring Ave # 201
Roanoke, VA 24014


James Saml Mitchener

540-985-0116
1414 Franklin Rd Sw
Roanoke, VA 24016


Kenneth Ray Warrick

540-744-0335
7564 Countrywood Dr
Roanoke, VA 24018


Barton Allan Thomas

540-581-1400
1118 1St St Sw
Roanoke, VA 24016


Dr.Norman Harris

(540) 776-6979
5115 Bernard Drive #303
Roanoke, VA 24018


Norman Harris, Ii

(540) 776-6979
5115 Bernard Dr Ste 303
Roanoke, VA 24018


Blue Ridge Plastic Surgery

(540) 344-8756
2107 Rosalind Ave Sw
Roanoke, VA 24014


Thomas, Barton A – Blue Ridge Plastic Surgery

(540) 581-1400
1118 1St St Sw
Roanoke, VA 24001


Advanced Medical Skin Care

1-540-776-1600
3505 Brambleton Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24018


James Samuel Mitchener

(540) 985-0116
1414 Franklin Rd Sw
Roanoke, VA 24016


Breiner Michael J

1-540-989-6361
2965 Colonnade Drive Suite 140
Roanoke, VA 24018


Lice Specialists FAQ in Roanoke, VA

What can I spray on furniture for lice?

Description. Nix out lice. From the #1 pediatrician-recommended lice removal brand*, Nix Lice & Bed Bug Killing Spray for Home will kill lice and bed bugs and is effective for up to 4 weeks. It’s easy to use – simply spray on affected areas such as bedding and furniture.

Are lice good for anything?

Parasites such as lice have a role in the conditioning of a ‘natural’ immune system and reducing the likelihood of immune dysfunctions, a study of mice from a Nottinghamshire forest indicates.

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.

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 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.

Can you suffocate lice nits?

Blow dry your child’s hair. It has to be thoroughly dry down to the scalp to suffocate the lice. Expect this to take 3 times longer than normal drying. The dried Cetaphil will smother the lice.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Do lice go into ears?

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

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.

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.