Lice Specialists Skokie IL

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

Local Businesses

Gregory Turowski

847-674-4646
9843 Gross Point Rd
Skokie, IL 60076


Lorber, David A – North Shore Dermatology

(847) 675-9711
9711 Skokie Blvd
Skokie, IL 60077


David A Lorber

(847) 675-9711
9711 Skokie Blvd – Suite J
Skokie, IL 60077


Cecelia Holmes Ricketts

847-568-9911
4711 Golf Rd Ste 711
Skokie, IL 60076


Rush University Medical Center

(847) 568-9911
712 N Dearborn
Skokie, IL 60076


Brown Jr, Clarence W – Rush Dermatology Patient Svc

(847) 568-9911
Qatar-Doha-Dr. Kamal Hussein Saleh-Plastic Surgeon
Skokie, IL 60076


Nona Marie Craig

847-675-9711
9711 Skokie Blvd
Skokie, IL 60077


Gregory A Turowski

847-674-4646
9843 Gross Point Rd
Skokie, IL 60076


Amy L Priess

(847) 633-8062
9977 Woods Dr – 3rd Floor
Skokie, IL 60077


Harry Goldin

847-677-2080
4709 Golf Rd Ste 1000
Skokie, IL 60076


Northshore Laser

(847) 673-5166
7100 Carpenter Rd
Skokie, IL 60076


Gordon, Kenneth

312-695-8106
9933 Woods Dr
Skokie, IL 60077


Family Doctor-Family Hlthcr

(847) 673-5166
7100 Carpenter Rd
Skokie, IL 60077


New Horizons Cntr Cosmetic Sur

(847) 674-4646
1724 N Winnebago Ave
Skokie, IL 60076


Melnick Garry D

(847) 673-5166
7100 Carpenter Rd
Skokie, IL 60077


Mehlis, Stephanie

847-663-8060
9933 Woods Dr
Skokie, IL 60077


David A Lorber

847-675-9711
9711 Skokie Blvd Ste J
Skokie, IL 60077


Lasser, Alan

847-674-1570
4905 Old Orchard Ctr Ste 318
Skokie, IL 60077


Patricia Depoli

(847) 983-8554
8359 South Pulaski Road
Skokie, IL 60076


Goldin, Harry – Goldin Skin Dermatology

(847) 677-2080
4709 Golf Rd, #1000
Skokie, IL 60076


Lice Specialists FAQ in Skokie, IL

What naturally 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.

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.

How long is the lifespan of head lice?

Adult lice can live up to 30 days on a person’s head. To live, adult lice need to feed on blood several times daily. Without blood meals, the louse will die within 1 to 2 days off the host.

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 does a dermatologist do for lice?

Your dermatologist may prescribe a medicated shampoo to kill head lice. This product may come with a special comb to run through the hair for removing nits.

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 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.

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.

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.

How do you tell how long you’ve had lice?

Infestation timeline So if you look on the scalp and see no visible adult lice and several small nits, it’s likely that you’ve caught lice in the earlier stages and had them for less than 2 weeks. Nits and nymphs: 1.5 to 2 weeks. If you see nits and small, moving lice, you’ve likely had lice for 1.5 to 2 weeks.

Is it better to comb lice out of wet or dry hair?

Make sure hair stays wet with conditioner during combing. Metal or plastic nit combs are available at your local pharmacy. If the comb tugs the hair, use a wide toothed comb first and more conditioner, then try the nit comb again.

How do I clean my house after 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.