Treatment For Lice San Francisco CA

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

Local Businesses

Univ Of Ca San Francisco

(415) 476-1000
1609 S Meridian
San Francisco, CA 94143


Michael Echavez

415-788-3800
118 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133


Samuel Fred Ellison

415-447-6877
2001 Union St Ste 520
San Francisco, CA 94123


Delgado Jr Miguel A

(415) 989-2221
4800 Sand Point Way Ne
San Francisco, CA 94108


Quita Virginia Cruciger

415-923-3115
2100 Webster St Ste 428
San Francisco, CA 94115


Leonard Gray

(415) 434-8858
Suite 2303 450 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94108


Roger Friedenthal

(415) 752-2066
Suite 404 3838 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94118


Chow, Albert – Chow Albert

(415) 391-9686
16259 Sylvester Road S.W. Suite 302
San Francisco, CA 94141


Bryant A Toth

(415) 923-3008
2100 Webster St – Suite 424
San Francisco, CA 94115


Kathleen Marie Welsh

415-668-4956
3905 Sacramento St Ste 302
San Francisco, CA 94118


Lawrence Chichuen Cheung

515 Spruce Street,
San Francisco, CA 94143


Chang Kristoffer Ning

1-415-923-3860
2100 Webster Street Suite 328
San Francisco, CA 94115


Alpert Bernard S Facs

1-415-626-6644
45 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114


Loren Beth Eskenazi

415-923-3067
2100 Webster St Ste 506
San Francisco, CA 94115


Timothy Geo Berger

415-353-7879
1701 Divisadero St Fl 3
San Francisco, CA 94115


Harvey Robert A

(415) 292-2940
1199 Bush St Ste 690
San Francisco, CA 94109


Kristoffer Ning Chang

415-923-3860
2100 Webster St Ste 328
San Francisco, CA 94115


Jacobs, Stanley W – Center For Facial Cosmetic

(415) 433-0303
166 Geary St Ste 603
San Francisco, CA 94108


Felicia Hall

415-393-9550
450 Sutter Street – STE. 830
San Francisco, CA 94108


Dahlem, Monica

415-362-2238
490 Post St Ste 700
San Francisco, CA 94102


Treatment For Lice FAQ in San Francisco, CA

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.

Can you reuse a lice comb?

A metal nit comb can be reused if washed and boiled. Remember the key to successful lice treatment is complete removal of ALL nits. to help in nit removal includes Clear, Step 1 and mayonnaise. Soak combs and brushes for one hour in a pediculicide lice shampoo or five to ten minutes in hot water (130 degrees).

What are head 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.

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 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.

Can lice stick to pillows?

As head lice can live on pillows, you’ll need to clean them. Adult lice can only survive for two days without a host. However, they can still lay eggs. If the infected person has had a lice treatment and then picks up stray lice from their pillow, the lice infestation cycle can start all over again.

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!

Who is more prone to lice?

Some studies suggest that girls get head lice more often than boys, probably due to more frequent head-to-head contact. In the United States, infestation with head lice is much less common among African-Americans than among persons of other races.

Should I worry about head lice?

Head lice are a common problem, especially for kids. They spread easily from person to person, and sometimes are tough to get rid of. Their bites can make a child’s scalp itchy and irritated, and scratching can lead to infection. Head lice are annoying, but they’re not dangerous and they don’t spread disease.

What do head lice eat?

Lice eat tiny amounts of blood (much less than a mosquito does) for their nourishment and use their sticky little feet to hold on to hair. Gross! When lice start living in hair, they also start to lay eggs, or nits. Lice can survive up to 30 days on a person’s head and can lay eight eggs a day.

Can you get rid of lice in one day?

No. The two treatments 9 days apart are designed to eliminate all live lice, and any lice that may hatch from eggs that were laid after the first treatment. Many nits are more than ¼ inch from the scalp.