Lice Specialists Waipahu HI

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

Local Businesses

Aaronoff Michael

(808) 671-0090
94-235 Hanawai Cir Ste 1B
Waipahu, HI 96797


Ines Alfred A

(808) 671-8877
91 2139 Ft Wvr Rd 213
Waipahu, HI 96797


Bartholomew M Lisa

(808) 671-0090
94-235 Hanawai Cir Ste 1B
Waipahu, HI 96797


Brizzolara Shawna S

(808) 671-0090
94-235 Hanawai Cir Ste 1B
Waipahu, HI 96797


Cababat Marilou Cabalo Dmd

(808) 678-8300
94-428 Mokuola St Suite 104
Waipahu, HI 96797


Ikeno Jason H Dds Inc

(808) 676-1520
94-216 Farrington Hwy Ste B2309
Waipahu, HI 96797


Bradley Stuart Lau

808-432-3156
94-1480 Moaniani St
Waipahu, HI 96797


Acuna Harry M Inc

(808) 671-1159
94-307 Farrington Hwy Ste A9
Waipahu, HI 96797


Dung Ryan O Y Dds

(808) 677-3601
94-229 Waipahu Depot St Ste 303
Waipahu, HI 96797


Asuncion Araceli Acoba

(808) 671-8539
94-235 Hanawai Cir
Waipahu, HI 96797


Maehara Dennis I Inc

(808) 671-3782
94-239 Waipahu Depot St Ste 105
Waipahu, HI 96797


Dieffenbach Kevin

(808) 678-1955
Hawaii Medical Ctr W
Waipahu, HI 96797


Dr. Jeffrey Maehara, Dr. Dennis Maehara, Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Waipahu, Hawaii

(808) 955-3937
2041 Georgia Ave. Nw
Waipahu, HI 96797


Chan Denis T C Inc

(808) 671-7155
94-748B Hikimoe
Waipahu, HI 96797


Dennis I Maehara Inc

(808) 671-3782
2041 Georgia Ave. Nw
Waipahu, HI 96797


Linda Mae Skin Care Salon

(808) 676-1600
94-050 Sarrington Hwy
Waipahu, HI 96797


Canete Danelo R

(808) 678-6866
94-210 Pupukahi St
Waipahu, HI 96797


Dung Ryan O Y

(808) 677-3601
94-229 Waipahu Depot St Ste 303
Waipahu, HI 96797


Mesinas Elaine Dmd

(808) 677-3751
94-748 Hikimoe St
Waipahu, HI 96797


Community Health Clinic

(808) 677-5832
94-866 Moloalo St Ste D1B
Waipahu, HI 96797


Lice Specialists FAQ in Waipahu, HI

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.

Do electric lice combs work?

Technically yes, a lice comb can be a complete lice treatment on its own, but it depends entirely on the person using it. If hair is treated with a good electric head lice comb and perfect precision, every louse and nit could be combed out and the lice effectively treated.

What attracts lice to your head?

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

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.

Where do head lice come from in the first place?

Usually, you would have to be in head-to-head contact with a person who has lice. This can be common in schools or kindergartens, where children are often close together. Sharing combs, brushes, towels, hats, and other personal items can hasten the spread of head lice.

What time of year is head lice most 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.

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.

Can lice survive hair dye?

Hair dye may kill lice as it contains chemicals such as ammonia and hydrogen peroxide, which lice may be sensitive to. However, it is not likely that hair dye can kill nits, which will return as lice once hatched.

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.

What happens if lice doesn’t go away?

You may be wondering: why won’t my lice go away? Head lice keep recurring when eggs are missed and left in the hair. Those missed eggs then hatch and you find head lice again. Removing all the eggs is key to stopping head lie recurring.

How do you permanently remove lice and eggs from hair?

Spinosad (Natroba). Spinosad is approved for adults and children age 6 months and older. It can be applied to dry hair and rinsed with warm water after 10 minutes. It kills lice and nits and usually doesn’t need repeated treatment.

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.

How do salons prevent lice?

Ensure that all hair instruments (combs, razors, scissors) come from a container with a disinfectant solution inside. If they are pulled from a drawer, ask if they are new for the day. Hairdressers should wear protective garments like gloves and aprons. This is an easy way to promote cleanliness.

How do you get rid of lice permanently?

Benzyl alcohol (Ulesfia). This lotion kills active lice, not eggs. Ivermectin (Sklice). This lotion kills most head lice, even just-hatched lice, with just one use. Malathion (Ovide). This very strong lotion paralyzes and kills lice and some lice eggs. Spinosad (Natroba).

Can lice live on hair clippers?

If your clippers have been exposed, you’ll need to know how to clean them so that the lice aren’t spread from person to person. This means that you’ll need to clean and disinfect your clippers and kill the lice.