Lice Specialists Whittier CA

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

Local Businesses

John Britto

(562) 945-2618
Suite 202 7957 Painter Avenue
Whittier, CA 90602


Don King

562-698-9587
7947 Painter Ave
Whittier, CA 90602


Whittier Dermatologist Dr Douglas Blose

(562) 923-6450
16262 Whittier Blvd, Ste 21
Whittier, CA 90603


Murray C Zimmerman

562-698-9951
13202 Hadley St
Whittier, CA 90601


Henry B Bikhazi Inc

(562) 907-0669
919 San Ramon Valley Boulevard Suite 150
Whittier, CA 90602


Gideon Kwok

6501 Green Leaf Ave
Whittier, CA 90601


Jaime Schwartz

(562) 789-5439
905 San Ramon Valley Blvd Ste 110
Whittier, CA 90602


Ear Nose Throat

(562) 789-8223
O Box 1939
Whittier, CA 90605


Sylvia Garcia

562-508-9554
14442 Whittier Blvd Ste 105
Whittier, CA 90605


Adalberto Agustin Muller

410-328-6040

Whittier, CA 90601


May William N

(562) 698-3776
4045 Lone Tree Way Ste D
Whittier, CA 90605


Yun, Jasmine – Preferred Dermatology Med Corporation

(562) 698-9587
7947 Painter Ave
Whittier, CA 90602


Henry Bechara Bikhazi

(562) 907-0669
8135 Painter Ave – 200
Whittier, CA 90602


J Anthony Britto Inc

(562) 945-2618
905 San Ramon Valley Boulevard Suite 110
Whittier, CA 90602


Michael Grisanti

562-696-4820
Po Box 1637
Whittier, CA 90609


Bach Le Dds

(562) 947-8611
16157 E. Whittier Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90603


Alexander Sinclair

(562) 696-3135
7921 Painter Ave
Whittier, CA 90602


Valadez, Betty – Fl Harcourt Incorporated

(562) 945-2301
7921 Painter Ave, #2
Whittier, CA 90602


Anew Anti-Aging Cosmetic Med

(562) 906-9700
15022 Mulberry Dr, #B
Whittier, CA 90604


King, Don

562-698-9887
7947 Painter Ave
Whittier, CA 90602


Lice Specialists FAQ in Whittier, CA

Do you have to change your bed sheets everyday if you have lice?

In particular, you should change and wash the bedding every single day until your house is free from lice. If even just a few nits remain alive, a re-infestation can occur. Head lice can be stubborn. Even though they don’t fly, it’s easy for them to transfer from one person to another.

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.

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.

Are lice more active at night?

Head lice are most active at night. Itching is the first and most common symptom but may not appear for weeks after contracting lice. The itching is caused by an allergic reaction to the bug bites which can cause sores or raw skin on the scalp.

Do lice go into ears?

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

Do you have to stay home if you have lice?

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.

Why don’t adults get lice?

Adults are not immune to head lice. In fact, if you have any close contact with children or even parents of children you can be at risk of catching them if they have them. Lice transfer primarily through head to head contact, so you would have to get close to the other person.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

How long can lice live on a hairbrush?

Adult lice can’t live longer than 24 hours or so on nonhuman surfaces like carpets, hardwood floors, clothing, furniture, sports helmets, headphones, or hair accessories. However, if you have identified lice in your home, isolate and wash those items and areas within at least 72 hours.

What time of year is lice 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.