It’s that time of year again! Ghosts and goblins, witches, princesses, and Disney characters will be lining the neighborhood streets in search of candy. But, did you know that when you take your child to the store to try on and purchase Halloween costumes, you could also be bringing home lice?

1. Advice on Lice Warns Parents that Lice Could be Hiding In Their Child’s Halloween
Costume
It’s that time of year again! Ghosts and goblins, witches, princesses, and Disney characters will
be lining the neighborhood streets in search of candy. But, did you know that when you take
your child to the store to try on and purchase Halloween costumes, you could also be bringing
home lice? Because so many children (and adults) try on the various costumes available in
stores, the spread of head lice and nits flourishes around mid to late October.
A representative of Advice on Lice talked about what parents can do to prevent the spread of
lice via Halloween costumes, “Don’t try wigs on at the store. Approximate the size before buying
and take them home. Before actually trying on the wig or costume, keep it sealed up tightly in a
plastic bag for at least 48 hours. This will kill any head lice in the wig or costume. Any costume
that can be put into a dryer should be put on high heat for at least 45 minutes before wearing.
For extra protection, before donning a wig put on a swim cap to create another barrier. Advice
on Lice is a professional head lice treatment center that emphasizes privacy and lice eradication
for our clients. If you would like to set up an appointment, call us at 240-242-4267 today.”
About Advice on Lice
Advice on Lice, Inc. was officially established in November 2007, but the work of the company
began at least ten years before. Started as a personal mission for Karen Franco who
volunteered in programs attended by children to help screen for head lice in order to prevent
outbreaks, Advice on Lice is where visitors receive comprehensive information on the condition.
Through the years, Advice on Lice has acquired a great deal of knowledge on the subject and
how best to treat it to accomplish eradication.
For more information, please visit: http://www.adviceonlicemd.com/
Contact Details
10400 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 507
Kensington, MD 20895-3910
Office: 240-242-4267