Treatment For Lice Rancho Mirage CA

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

Local Businesses

Ordon P Andrew

1-760-837-0364
39700 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270


Bruce B Chisholm

(760) 779-9559
39300 Bob Hope Dr – Bannan Bldg Suite 1208
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270


Laser Cosmetic Surgery Center

1-760-340-2770
39300 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270


Desert Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group Inc

1-760-340-4566
39000 Bob Hope Dr
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270


Rim Marcinkus

760-202-4481
35280 Bob Hope Dr Ste 105
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270


Chisholm Bruce B

(760) 779-9559
920 Chestnut St
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270


Svetlana Rubakovic

760-770-1306
69844 Highway 111 Ste K
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270


Suzanne Quardt

(760) 324-2660
5000 Bechelli Ln Ste 102
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270


Roberts, Wendy

909-796-4890
72301 Country Club Dr Ste 101
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270


Michael Paul Milligan

760-328-8884
35200 Bob Hope Dr
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270


Broska, Pamela

760-969-5000
72785 Frank Sinatra Dr Ste 101
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270


Laseraway Advanced Skin Care, Facial Rejuvination

(760) 568-2211
71874 Sahara Rd
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270


Barton Stuart

1-760-340-4566
39000 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270


Andrew Ordon

(760) 568-2211
71949 Hwy 111 – STE 300
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270


Renato Calabria

2510 Airpark Dr Ste 101
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270


Mark Vincent Sofonio

760-341-5555
Kiewit Building Suite 407
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270


Ruetschi Maja S

1-760-340-1199
73 121 Fred Waring Dr
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270


Morrow David M

1-760-340-2770
39300 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270


Tsu-Yi Chuang

(760) 318-4869
69844 Highway 111 – Suite A
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270


Wong Thomas Dds

(760) 568-2578
457 Knollcrest Dr Ste 130
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270


Treatment For Lice FAQ in Rancho Mirage, CA

What is the best treatment for lice?

Permethrin lotion 1% is approved by the FDA for the treatment of head lice. Permethrin is safe and effective when used as directed. Permethrin kills live lice but not unhatched eggs. Permethrin may continue to kill newly hatched lice for several days after treatment.

What temperature kills lice?

Washing clothes in hot water, 125 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, will kill body lice and their nits.

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.

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.

What causes head lice to begin?

Head-to-head contact with an already infested person is the most common way to get head lice. Head-to-head contact is common during play at school, at home, and elsewhere (sports activities, playground, slumber parties, camp). Although uncommon, head lice can be spread by sharing clothing or belongings.

What is the best nit treatment?

Lice and nits can be removed by wet combing. You should try this method first. You can buy a special fine-toothed comb (detection comb) online or from pharmacies to remove head lice and nits.

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.

Why is lice such a big deal?

Head lice are annoying, but they’re not dangerous and they don’t spread disease. They’re not a sign of poor hygiene — head lice need blood and they don’t care whether it’s from someone who’s clean or dirty. It’s best to treat head lice right away to prevent them from spreading.

How do you tell how long you’ve had lice?

Infestation timeline So if you look on the scalp and see no visible adult lice and several small nits, it’s likely that you’ve caught lice in the earlier stages and had them for less than 2 weeks. Nits and nymphs: 1.5 to 2 weeks. If you see nits and small, moving lice, you’ve likely had lice for 1.5 to 2 weeks.

Why do I keep finding lice eggs but no lice?

It’s possible that the nits are leftover from a previous infestation and are no longer viable, which means they are dead and won’t hatch. It’s difficult to tell the difference, so you should still treat any nits you find, even if there are no lice.