Treatment For Lice Torrance CA

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

Local Businesses

T Gwen Iwasaki

310-540-0079
4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 340
Torrance, CA 90503


Ronald F Rosso

(310) 326-3636
3400 Lomita Blvd – STE 306
Torrance, CA 90505


George R Glowacki

310-540-0144

Torrance, CA 90503


Personal Image Ctr-South Bay

(310) 784-0644
3440 Lomita Blvd Ste 100
Torrance, CA 90505


Alex Liu

310-791-2233
23550 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 260
Torrance, CA 90505


Kolodney, Michael

310-222-5101
1000 W Carson St # 400
Torrance, CA 90502


Pickus, Kurt F – Kurt F Pickus Medical Corp

(310) 530-5451
3440 Lomita Blvd
Torrance, CA 90505


Christopher Verbin

(310) 539-6500
Suite 100 3600 Lomita Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90505


Micek, Helen – David M Duffy Incorporated

(310) 370-5679
4201 Torrance Blvd, #710
Torrance, CA 90503


Tumeh, Paul

310-222-6510
1000 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90502


Robert Chun-I Wang

310-326-7888
23730 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90505


Marrone Alfred C

(310) 530-0300
2700 Grant St Ste 104
Torrance, CA 90505


Blumenstrauch, Roy

310-543-4444
4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 640
Torrance, CA 90503


David Horowitz

310-373-2636
23550 Hawthorne Blvd. #200
Torrance, CA 90505


Awaken Your Eyes Oculoplastic

(310) 791-2233
2242 Santa Clara Ave
Torrance, CA 90505


James Vincent O’Connell

310-373-6952
23451 Madison St Ste 190
Torrance, CA 90505


Iwasaki, T Gwen – Iwasaki T Gwen

(310) 540-0079
4201 Torrance Blvd, #340
Torrance, CA 90503


Dr Khattab Plastic Surgeon

1-310-325-2100
21320 Hawthorne Boulevard Suite 207
Torrance, CA 90503


Richard Alan Yamamoto

(310) 214-0811
3565 Del Amo Blvd – 3rd Floor Dermatology
Torrance, CA 90503


Tan, Belinda

None
1000 W Carson St
Torrance, CA 90502


Treatment For Lice FAQ in Torrance, CA

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.

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 head lice ever go away on their own?

Head lice survive less than one or two days if they fall off the scalp and cannot feed. Head lice eggs (nits) cannot hatch and usually die within a week if they do not remain under ideal conditions of heat and humidity similar to those found close to the human scalp.

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.

What do nits look like on paper towel?

If you see sesame-seed-shaped objects, those are the nits and lice, which can be brown or grey and stand out against the white paper towel. “The nits may look like they have tails that stick out the back,” says Faulkner.

Can lice stick to bed sheets?

Lice cannot “fall” on pillows, sheets, stuffed animals, and other bedding unless the hair that they are attached to fall. But they can’t live on these surfaces, or on hats, scarves, furniture, or carpet. They also can’t live on pets or any other animals. Nits can’t live without a human host.

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.

What kills lice on bedding?

Machine Wash and Bedding and Clothing. Use hot water (130°F) cycle paired with a high heat drying cycle. This process will dehydrate and kill any potential surviving lice and lice eggs.

Is it better to comb lice out of wet or dry hair?

Make sure hair stays wet with conditioner during combing. Metal or plastic nit combs are available at your local pharmacy. If the comb tugs the hair, use a wide toothed comb first and more conditioner, then try the nit comb again.

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.

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.

How do you disinfect a hairbrush after lice?

Items that can’t be washed in the washer can be dry–cleaned OR be placed in a sealed plastic bag for 2 weeks. Soak combs, brushes, hair barrettes/clips/ties in hot water (130°F) for 5-10 minutes. Vacuum the floor and furniture, where the person with lice sat or lay.