Lice Specialists Rochester MN

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

Local Businesses

Meland, N Bradly – Mayo Medical Ctr

(507) 284-2511
714 Home Ave
Rochester, MN 55901


Johnson, Craig H – Mayo Clinic

(507) 284-4685
3 Erie Ct Ste 6120
Rochester, MN 55901


Molly F Walsh

(507) 284-2511
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 55905


Lisa Drage

(507) 284-2511
200 1St Street South West, Building E-5
Rochester, MN 55905


Rokea El Azhary

(507) 284-2758
Mayo Clinic Bldg, E-5 Derm 200 First St Sw
Rochester, MN 55905


Arthur, Allison

507-284-2511
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 55905


Abboud Rosalina L Dr

(507) 288-8210
2626 Merrihills Dr Sw
Rochester, MN 55902


Carilyn Nash Wieland

(507) 284-2511
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 55905


Lettieri, Salvatore C – Lettieri Salvatore C

(507) 284-2612
Po Box 4004
Rochester, MN 55901


Craig H Johnson

(507) 284-2511
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 55905


Dr.Paul Petty

(507) 284-2511
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 55905


Clay, R P – Mayo Medical Ctr

(507) 284-2511
1 Erie Ct
Rochester, MN 55901


Nho Tran

(507) 538-1701
E12, Plastic Surgery Division 200 First Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55905


Kelly Rose Tierney

(507) 284-2511
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 55905


David A Wetter

507-284-5975
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 55905


Harold Otto Perry

507-284-2691
211 2Nd St Nw
Rochester, MN 55901


Lisa Ann Drage

507-284-5360
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 55905


Mary Amanda Jacobs

(507) 284-2511
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 55905


Mcevoy, Marian

507-284-3837
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 55905


Marian T Mc Evoy

(507) 284-2511
200 1St St Sw
Rochester, MN 55905


Lice Specialists FAQ in Rochester, MN

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.

What kills unhatched lice eggs?

Spinosad topical suspension, 0.9%, was approved by the FDA in 2011. Since it kills live lice as well as unhatched eggs, retreatment is usually not needed. Nit combing is not required. Spinosad topical suspension is approved for the treatment of children 6 months of age and older.

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.

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.

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.

Do lice go into ears?

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

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 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 lice be permanent?

The life cycle of the louse starts with a female laying her eggs, which are known as nits. Nits are minuscule, smaller than the head of a pin. They’re hardy too, attaching on the hair shaft close to the scalp with a glue-like adhesive. This is what makes it so tough to get rid of head lice permanently.

Does shaving get rid of lice?

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.

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.

Do you have to throw away pillows if you have lice?

Myth About Head Lice Many parents arrive at our treatment center ready to throw out all their sheets, blankets, mattress, couch, and any piece of furniture that their child has touched in the last 24 hours. Lice Lifters is happy to tell you that none of that is necessary.