Treatment For Lice Olathe KS

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

Local Businesses

Premier Plastic Surgery

(913) 782-0707
604 N Acadia Rd Ste 101
Olathe, KS 66061


Burnett Clay

(913) 390-8050
20375 W 151St St
Olathe, KS 66061


Bavishi Saroj A

(913) 829-9100
20375 W 151St St – Ste 407
Olathe, KS 66061


Kroh, Jan-Marie

913-451-7546
153 W 151St St Ste 100
Olathe, KS 66061


Tauscher, Amanda E – Johnson County Dermatology

(913) 764-1125
153 W 151St St, #100
Olathe, KS 66061


Federico Gonzalez

(913) 782-0707
20375 W. 151St Suite 370
Olathe, KS 66061


Premier Plastic Surgery, Olathe, Kansas, United States

(913) 782-0707
1105 Audubon Ave
Olathe, KS 66061


Gonzalez Federico

(913)782-0707
604 N Acadia Rd # 101
Olathe, KS 66061


Brad Storm

(913) 782-0707
20375 W. 151St Street Suite 370
Olathe, KS 66061


Amanda Evans Taushcer

(913) 764-1125
153 W 151St St – Ste 100
Olathe, KS 66061


Gaughan Rebecca

(913)764-2737
923 Ridgefield Rd
Olathe, KS 66061


John Moore

(913) 782-0707
923 Ridgefield Rd
Olathe, KS 66061


Taucher Amanda E

(913) 764-1125
153 W 151St St
Olathe, KS 66061


Bock Peter

(913) 829-2440
11164 S Noble Dr
Olathe, KS 66061


Johnson County Dermatology

(913) 764-1125
153 W 151St St
Olathe, KS 66061


Federico Gonzalez

913-782-0707
20375 West 151St Street – Plastic Reconstructive and Hand Surgery Cente
Olathe, KS 66061


Tauscher, Amanda

720-848-0500
153 W 151St St Ste 100
Olathe, KS 66061


Jan-Marie Broach

913-764-1125
153 W 151St St Ste 100
Olathe, KS 66061


Bradley Wayne Storm

913-782-0707
20375 W 151St St Ste 370
Olathe, KS 66061


Carabetta Vito J

(913) 829-2525
407 S Clairborne Rd
Olathe, KS 66062


Treatment For Lice FAQ in Olathe, KS

Does heat make lice worse?

Lice and nits can’t survive the high heat. It’s true that lice and nits can’t survive temperatures above 113°F (45°C). This makes them susceptible to any heat source, such as a hairdryer or the plates of a hair straightener.

Do lice hide in mattresses?

It’s important to note that head lice do not hide in mattresses during the day like bed bugs—they want to remain on the scalp of their hosts continuously. And lice can only crawl—no jumping or flying, which means they can only be contracted by direct contact.

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!

Do head lice crawl on your face?

They need human blood to live. Head lice usually stay close to the scalp and behind the ears. You might also spot them on the eyebrows and eyelashes.

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.

Are electric lice comb effective?

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.

Why do adults not 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.

Do you have to throw away pillows if you have lice?

Myth About Head Lice Many parents arrive at our treatment center ready to throw out all their sheets, blankets, mattress, couch, and any piece of furniture that their child has touched in the last 24 hours. Lice Lifters is happy to tell you that none of that is necessary.

Can you feel head lice in your hair?

Symptoms and Causes The most common symptom of head lice is itching, especially on the back of your head and neck and near your ears — areas where lice are more likely to live. Symptoms of head lice include: Feeling like something in your hair is moving (tickling).

Do lice go into ears?

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

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!