Lice Specialists Trumbull CT

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

Local Businesses

Richard Hector Bensimon

203-372-3500
5520 Park Ave Ste 307
Trumbull, CT 06611


Elizabeth Kim

(203) 373-6858
5520 Park Ave – Suite 207
Trumbull, CT 06611


Michael Patrick Noonan

(203) 377-0639
160 Hawley Ln
Trumbull, CT 06611


King Michael S

(203) 459-8712
965 White Plains Rd
Trumbull, CT 06611


Seth Perry Lerner

203-377-0639
160 Hawley Ln
Trumbull, CT 06611


Ruchman Mark C

(203) 268-5010
2 Corporate Dr Ste 112
Trumbull, CT 06611


Dr.Robert Patrignelli

(203) 261-0800
965 White Plains Road
Trumbull, CT 06611


Seth Perry Lerner

(203) 377-0639
160 Hawley Ln – Suite 104
Trumbull, CT 06611


Milgrim, Laurence M – Ent & Allergy Assoc Llc

(203) 380-3707
160 Hawley Ln # 202
Trumbull, CT 06611


Mark Oestreicher

203-377-0639
160 Hawley Ln Ste 104
Trumbull, CT 06611


Patrignelli Robert

(203) 261-0800
965 White Plains Rd
Trumbull, CT 06611


Aesthetic Surgical Arts

(203) 372-3500
5520 Park Ave
Trumbull, CT 06611


Coffey, Tom K – Connecticut Ear Nose Throat

(203) 452-7081
15 Corporate Dr # 2-8
Trumbull, CT 06611


Dr.Seth Lerner

(203) 377-0639
160 Hawley Ln # 104
Trumbull, CT 06611


Robert John Patrignelli

203-261-0800
965 White Plains Rd
Trumbull, CT 06611


Mark Ian Oestreicher

(203) 377-0639
160 Hawley Ln – Suite 104
Trumbull, CT 06611


Ent & Allergy Assoc Llc

(203) 380-3707
160 Hawley Ln Ste 202
Trumbull, CT 06611


Patrignelli, Robert – Patrignelli Robert

(203) 261-0800
965 White Plains Rd
Trumbull, CT 06611


Robert Patrignelli

203-261-0800
965 White Plains Rd
Trumbull, CT 06611


Patrignelli Robert J

(203) 261-0800
965 White Plains Rd
Trumbull, CT 06611


Lice Specialists FAQ in Trumbull, CT

What attracts lice to your head?

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

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.

Do you need to quarantine with lice?

Children 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.

How long can lice stay dormant?

Off the host, adult head lice can live about two to four days at 74 degrees Fahrenheit (F) and one to two days at 86 degrees. Nits will remain alive off the host for up to 10 days; they will not hatch at or below room temperature (68 degrees F).

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.

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.

Where do lice hide the most?

Body lice generally are found on clothing and bedding used by infested people. Sometimes body lice are be seen on the body when they feed. Body lice eggs usually are seen in the seams of clothing or on bedding. Occasionally eggs are attached to body hair.

How many lice are usually found on a head?

Typically, 10–15 head lice are found. The number of lice often depends on personal hygiene, for example, how often the person bathes, shampoos, or changes and washes his/her clothing.

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.

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 lice dig into your skull?

Head lice are very common. They are small (adult lice are the size of a sesame seed) grey-brown insects. They cannot fly or jump; neither can they burrow into the scalp.

What repels lice naturally?

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.

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.