Treatment For Lice Grand Rapids MI

Find top doctors who perform Treatment For Lice in Grand Rapids, MI. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Grand Rapids, MI.

Local Businesses

Dermatology Center

(616) 942-9343
750 E Beltline Ave Ne, #303
Grand Rapids, MI 49501


Steven Ringler

(616) 328-8800
3205 Glacier Ridge Rd
Grand Rapids, MI 49525


Bradley Kevin Coots

221 Michigan St Ne Ste 200A
Grand Rapids, MI 49503


John Eric Miner

616-949-5600
655 Kenmoor Ave Se Ste 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49546


Hammond, Michelle – Center For Breast-Body Cntrng

(616) 464-4420
2300 N Mayfair Rd # 795
Grand Rapids, MI 49501


Vydareny, John R – Vydareny John R

(616) 459-1144
1900 Wealthy St Se, #395
Grand Rapids, MI 49501


Staweski, Marek A

908-272-3232
426 Michigan St Ne Ste 201
Grand Rapids, MI 49503


David Ramon Alfonso

221 Michigan St Ne Ste 200A
Grand Rapids, MI 49503


Ringler, Steven L – Plastic Surgery Assoc

(616) 451-4500
9200 W Wisconsin Ave
Grand Rapids, MI 49501


Bradley Paul Bengtson

(616) 451-4500
220 Lyon St Nw – Ste 700
Grand Rapids, MI 49503


Vargotis Medispa Surgical Center

(616) 726-1400
1200 John Q Hammons Dr # 101
Grand Rapids, MI 49546


Hammond, Dennis C – Center For Breast-Body Cntrng

(616) 464-4420
9000 W Wisconsin Ave # 307
Grand Rapids, MI 49501


Daniel C Dapprich

(616) 949-5600
655 Kenmoor Ave Se – Suite 200
Grand Rapids, MI 49546


Vanderveen, Evelyn E – Dermatology Center

(616) 459-8209
426 Michigan St Ne, #201
Grand Rapids, MI 49501


John J Iacobucci

(616) 974-0100
80 68Th Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548


Munir Mazhar

(616)974-0570
600 Highland Ave # F4/225
Grand Rapids, MI 49546


Plastic Surgery & Craniofacial Surgery

(616)454-3536
580 N Washington St
Grand Rapids, MI 49503


Vanderveen, Gilbert – Grand Rapids Ophthalmology

(616) 949-2600
2300 N Mayfair Rd # 795
Grand Rapids, MI 49501


Steven Ringler

(616) 451-4500
Suite One 2680 Leonard Street Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525


Lamberts Robert J

(616) 949-5600
655 Kenmoor Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546


Treatment For Lice FAQ in Grand Rapids, MI

Do lice multiply quickly?

Lice are tiny insects that live in hair, bite, and can multiply quickly, laying up to 10 eggs a day. And lice don’t discriminate! Anyone can get lice, regardless of age, social status, race or gender. Luckily, lice don’t spread disease contrary to popular misconception, but they do itch!

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 does lice last?

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.

How do you treat lice naturally?

tea tree oil. lavender oil. neem oil. clove oil. eucalyptus oil. aniseed oil. cinnamon leaf oil. red thyme oil.

Can you get rid of lice by combing only?

4 You cannot get rid of lice with a hair brush or with a hair dryer. 4 The best way to find head lice is by using a fine toothed lice comb on hair that is dry, wet or wet with conditioner. 4 Only treat when you find a live louse on the head.

What are lice attracted to?

Lice are attracted to the blood they get through your scalp – short, long, clean or dirty. Doesn’t matter! You have to clean every crevice of your house after a lice infestation.

Why can’t you use conditioner after lice treatment?

Do not use a conditioner. It can keep the lice medicine from working. Rinse well with warm water and towel dry. Do not use the towel again until it has been laundered.

Do nits go on pillows?

If you’re wondering if nits can live on pillows and bedding, the answer is no. They need heat and blood to survive. You may find them on bedding, however, if they have rubbed off your hair into your bed.

Do dead lice eggs eventually fall out?

Nits may remain after lice have gone. They are empty eggshells and stick strongly to hair. They will eventually fall out. If you prefer, a fine-toothed ‘nit comb’ can remove them.

What repels lice?

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.

How do salons remove lice from hair permanently?

A mayo-treatment can suffocate and stun the lice, and make them slower, so they can be caught with the comb easily. You can also use hair oil to do the same, and simply comb through with a lice-comb to get rid of the pesky critters. Don’t forget to follow this as many times as necessary, though!