Lice Specialists Tacoma WA

Find Lice Specialists in Tacoma, WA. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Tacoma, WA.

Local Businesses

Robert F Findlay

(253) 272-9309
1924 S Cedar St
Tacoma, WA 98405


Mary Kay Cosmetics

(253) 984-7221
10301 Golden Given Rd E
Tacoma, WA 98445


Robert J Martin

(253) 272-9309
1924 S Cedar St Ste B
Tacoma, WA 98405


Mansour Shirbacheh

(253) 682-0925
Po Box 582
Tacoma, WA 98405


Jewell Day Spa

(253) 572-5224
2501 6Th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98406


Artistic Plastic Surgery

(253) 756-0933
10919 Canyon Rd E Ste F
Tacoma, WA 98405


Thomas Keith Vaughan

(253) 564-0170
7210 40Th St W – Ste 100
Tacoma, WA 98466


Frederick Ehret

(253) 627-2900
Suite 300 2202 S. Cedar Street
Tacoma, WA 98405


Chris Nichols

253-759-4522
6002 North Westgate Blvd.,Suite 160
Tacoma, WA 98406


Todd Michael Willcox

(253) 627-2900
2202 S Cedar St – Suite 300
Tacoma, WA 98405


Esthetique Medical Spa

(253) 284-9230
3209 S 23Rd St
Tacoma, WA 98405


Hilger John R

1-253-383-2033
1901 South Union Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405


Medical Aesthetics

(253) 272-4000
223 N K St
Tacoma, WA 98403


Willcox Todd M

(253)573-1500
11803 101St Ave E Ste 100
Tacoma, WA 98403


James Michael Komorous

253-752-7705
1901 S Union Ave Ste B2003
Tacoma, WA 98405


David V Pratt

(253) 627-2900
2202 S Cedar St – Suite #300
Tacoma, WA 98405


Sidney Whaley

(253) 383-1529
314 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Ste 210
Tacoma, WA 98405


Louis Walker

(253) 968-2917
601 S Pine St Ste 201
Tacoma, WA 98431


Gregory William Sorensen

253-596-3636
209 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Tacoma, WA 98405


Lloyd Charles Elmer

253-752-7705
1901 S Union Ave Ste B2003
Tacoma, WA 98405


Lice Specialists FAQ in Tacoma, WA

Can lice dig into your skull?

Head lice are very common. They are small (adult lice are the size of a sesame seed) grey-brown insects. They cannot fly or jump; neither can they burrow into the scalp.

How do I disinfect my house from lice?

Wash items on a hot water cycle and dry on high heat for at least twenty minutes. The heated wash and dry will remove and kill any lice left. Carpets, mattresses, and flooring can simply be vacuumed and cleaned with everyday cleaning products.

How do you get rid of lice in one day naturally?

Vinegar contains properties that kill and get rid of nits and lice. This mixture should be applied directly to the whole scalp. Mix 1 cup of vinegar with 1 cup of warm water. Next, distribute this mixture onto the scalp and cover your hair with a hair cap.

Can you grab lice with your fingers?

Eggs and nits also stick to the hair shaft, so they don’t come off easily. If you try to pull one out of the hair with your fingers, it won’t budge—it will move only if you use your nails to get behind it and force it off.

What happens if lice infestation goes untreated?

If you’re infested with body lice for a long time, you may experience skin changes such as thickening and discoloration — particularly around your waist, groin or upper thighs. Spread of disease. Body lice can carry and spread some bacterial diseases, such as typhus, relapsing fever or trench fever.

Do lice go into ears?

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

How long can lice live in your house?

The risk of getting infested by a louse that has fallen onto a carpet or furniture is very small. Head lice survive less than 1–2 days if they fall off a person and cannot feed; nits cannot hatch and usually die within a week if they are not kept at the same temperature as that found close to the scalp.

What attracts lice to your head?

Lice are attracted to the blood they get through your scalp – short, long, clean or dirty.

Where do lice hide the most?

Body lice generally are found on clothing and bedding used by infested people. Sometimes body lice are be seen on the body when they feed. Body lice eggs usually are seen in the seams of clothing or on bedding. Occasionally eggs are attached to body hair.

What kind of Listerine kills lice?

We are pleased to hear that the amber Listerine worked so well to treat lice. We suspect it too works by suffocating them. The herbal oils in Listerine, such as eucalyptol, thymol, menthol and methyl salicylate, may also discourage lice.

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.

What naturally keeps lice away?

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.

How do you get rid of lice super fast?

Suffocate the Lice Soak your child’s head in olive oil or coconut oil. Cover with a shower cap for at least 2 hours (or preferably overnight). When ready, remove the shower cap, and separate the hair into small sections, then use a metal nit comb to carefully remove the lice and eggs. Rinse the hair well with shampoo.

Can lice survive hair dye?

Hair dye may kill lice as it contains chemicals such as ammonia and hydrogen peroxide, which lice may be sensitive to. However, it is not likely that hair dye can kill nits, which will return as lice once hatched.