Lice removal tips from lice doctors

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LICEDOCTORSLICEDOCTORS
 We realize that lice are a significantWe realize that lice are a significant
problem in schools and within familiesproblem in schools and within families
 The incidence of lice and the severity of theThe incidence of lice and the severity of the
individual cases have increasedindividual cases have increased
tremendously over the past several yearstremendously over the past several years

 Why the increase?Why the increase?
 There is an increasing resistance among liceThere is an increasing resistance among lice
to the chemical shampoos/pesticidesto the chemical shampoos/pesticides
 Some of the more efficacious chemicals haveSome of the more efficacious chemicals have
been removed from the pesticides due to theirbeen removed from the pesticides due to their
harmful side effectsharmful side effects
 Lice mutate to adapt to chemicals therebyLice mutate to adapt to chemicals thereby
rendering the shampoos ineffectiverendering the shampoos ineffective
 Today’s lice are so hearty/resistant as to beToday’s lice are so hearty/resistant as to be
dubbed “super lice”dubbed “super lice”

 Why the increase (continued)?Why the increase (continued)?
 In the vast majority of cases we treat, theIn the vast majority of cases we treat, the
children have been treated unsuccessfullychildren have been treated unsuccessfully
with pesticide shampooswith pesticide shampoos
 After chemical treatment, some parentsAfter chemical treatment, some parents
believe their children to be lice-freebelieve their children to be lice-free
(understandably since the directions suggest(understandably since the directions suggest
that) and send the kids back to school whilethat) and send the kids back to school while
still contagiousstill contagious

 As the incidence of lice grows, some schoolsAs the incidence of lice grows, some schools
are dealing with the problem by droppingare dealing with the problem by dropping
their “no nit” policies which may, in fact, betheir “no nit” policies which may, in fact, be
exacerbating the lice problem.exacerbating the lice problem.
 Also some parents mistakenly think that ifAlso some parents mistakenly think that if
their child is not itchy then he/she does nottheir child is not itchy then he/she does not
have licehave lice
 In addition, many parents do not know howIn addition, many parents do not know how
to identify lice and nits in their child’s headto identify lice and nits in their child’s head

 Ok…so we know head lice is a growingOk…so we know head lice is a growing
problem in the schools, what do we do aboutproblem in the schools, what do we do about
it?it?
 LLOOK for signs in your childrenOOK for signs in your children
 IIDENTIFYDENTIFY bugs; keep your child home until bugsbugs; keep your child home until bugs
are deadare dead
 CCHECK using bright lightingHECK using bright lighting
 EEDUCATE yourself on the topic of head liceDUCATE yourself on the topic of head lice

LiceDOCTORSLiceDOCTORS
 What exactly am IWhat exactly am I LOOKINGLOOKING for?for?
 Head lice are wingless insects about theHead lice are wingless insects about the
size of a sesame seed or smaller. They havesize of a sesame seed or smaller. They have
six legs with tiny claws and live only onsix legs with tiny claws and live only on
human scalpshuman scalps

The answer is:The answer is:
LLICEDOCTORSICEDOCTORS
 Head lice and nits range in color fromHead lice and nits range in color from
light brown to dark brown. On the scalp,light brown to dark brown. On the scalp,
they appear translucent with a brownishthey appear translucent with a brownish
tinge; when placed on a whitetinge; when placed on a white
background, they are brown. Nits arebackground, they are brown. Nits are
glued to the hair shaftglued to the hair shaft

 They are NOT whiteThey are NOT white
 Often white soap or product residue isOften white soap or product residue is
mistaken for nits because it is sticky andmistaken for nits because it is sticky and
similar in size to nitssimilar in size to nits
 Dandruff is white, flat and flakeyDandruff is white, flat and flakey

White background enhances visibility ofWhite background enhances visibility of
nits and licenits and lice

 What exactly am IWhat exactly am I LOOKINGLOOKING for?for?
below is a single bugbelow is a single bug

Infested HeadInfested Head

LLIICEDOCTORSCEDOCTORS
 Do we really need toDo we really need to IDENTIFY bugsIDENTIFY bugs andand
keep kids home til bugs are dead?keep kids home til bugs are dead?
 Lice are highly contagious and reproduce atLice are highly contagious and reproduce at
a rate of 6-10 eggs per day per lousea rate of 6-10 eggs per day per louse
 Each louse can live for 30 days and mayEach louse can live for 30 days and may
leave 200 eggs in the hair over that timeleave 200 eggs in the hair over that time
 The incidence will increase if infectedThe incidence will increase if infected
students go to classstudents go to class

LILICCEDOCTORSEDOCTORS
 CHECKCHECK using bright lightingusing bright lighting
 It is difficult to identify live bugs and nits inIt is difficult to identify live bugs and nits in
the head unless the head is highly infestedthe head unless the head is highly infested
 Lice move very quickly, especially when hairLice move very quickly, especially when hair
strands are moved around, and will hidestrands are moved around, and will hide
under hair shaftsunder hair shafts
 Both nits and lice tend to camouflage in theBoth nits and lice tend to camouflage in the
hair particularly in brunetteshair particularly in brunettes
 Lights will reflect against the translucenceLights will reflect against the translucence
helping to identify both lice and nitshelping to identify both lice and nits

LICLICEEDOCTORSDOCTORS
 EDUCATEEDUCATE yourself about liceyourself about lice
 It helps if parents understand the basicIt helps if parents understand the basic
life cycle to know how to identify andlife cycle to know how to identify and
treat the problemtreat the problem

 Recognize the 3 stages of the liceRecognize the 3 stages of the lice
lifecycle: nit (egg), nymph (baby), andlifecycle: nit (egg), nymph (baby), and
louse (adult)louse (adult)

Stages:Stages:
Nit (Louse egg)-Nit (Louse egg)-Nits are laid on the hairNits are laid on the hair
shaft, close to the scalp (within an inch).shaft, close to the scalp (within an inch).
Nits are glued to the hair shaft. They areNits are glued to the hair shaft. They are
oval in shape and may undergo severaloval in shape and may undergo several
color changes as they develop. Theycolor changes as they develop. They
take 8-12 days to develop and hatch.take 8-12 days to develop and hatch.
Eggs that have hatched are generally 2Eggs that have hatched are generally 2
inches or more down the hair shaftinches or more down the hair shaft

 Nits—teardrop shaped—round on oneNits—teardrop shaped—round on one
end and pointy on the other with anend and pointy on the other with an
impenetrable shellimpenetrable shell

 StagesStages
NymphNymph- The nymph is the immature- The nymph is the immature
stage of the adult bug. They look likestage of the adult bug. They look like
small adult lice but their bodies havesmall adult lice but their bodies have
visible segments.visible segments. They mature intoThey mature into
adults about 7-15 days after hatchingadults about 7-15 days after hatching
and until then can not reproduce orand until then can not reproduce or
movemove. Nymphs must feed on human. Nymphs must feed on human
blood to surviveblood to survive

 Nymph no longer has a shell thatNymph no longer has a shell that
surrounds the nitsurrounds the nit

 AdultAdult- Adults are about the size of a- Adults are about the size of a
sesame seed, have 6 legs, are winglesssesame seed, have 6 legs, are wingless
and have a browinsh tinge. They feed onand have a browinsh tinge. They feed on
human blood from the scalp up to 3human blood from the scalp up to 3
times daily and will die within 24-36times daily and will die within 24-36
hours when off the headhours when off the head

 Lice (adults)Lice (adults)

LICELICEDOCTORSDOCTORS
 Be stage-specific in treatment toBe stage-specific in treatment to
eliminate the problemeliminate the problem
 Nits—the only way to get rid of the eggs orNits—the only way to get rid of the eggs or
nits is to physically remove them from thenits is to physically remove them from the
head; because the shell is so hard, it doeshead; because the shell is so hard, it does
not allow products to penetrate it to kill thenot allow products to penetrate it to kill the
bug inside so chemicals and naturalbug inside so chemicals and natural
products do not get inside the nit to kill theproducts do not get inside the nit to kill the
baby bug.baby bug.

The answer isThe answer is
LiceDoctorsLiceDoctors
 In addition, adult bugs, which used to beIn addition, adult bugs, which used to be
vulnerable to certain chemicals, are no longervulnerable to certain chemicals, are no longer
so.so.
 Lice have mutated and many are now calledLice have mutated and many are now called
“super lice”. These lice are resistant to“super lice”. These lice are resistant to
chemicals. We have seen thousands of caseschemicals. We have seen thousands of cases
where chemical treatments were recently usedwhere chemical treatments were recently used
and there are still live bugs in the hair.and there are still live bugs in the hair.

 Comb out nits with a good metal nit combComb out nits with a good metal nit comb
 It is important to handpick remaining nits;It is important to handpick remaining nits;
this is a key step!this is a key step!

 Handpicking the lice is very importantHandpicking the lice is very important
 If you leave 2 nits in the head, they willIf you leave 2 nits in the head, they will
hatch and the case will start all overhatch and the case will start all over
 Nits camouflage in the hair so they areNits camouflage in the hair so they are
difficult to finddifficult to find
 LiceDoctors lice professionals are trainedLiceDoctors lice professionals are trained
to identify and eliminate all visible nitsto identify and eliminate all visible nits
and lice—guaranteed!and lice—guaranteed!

 What prevention tips should parentsWhat prevention tips should parents
use?use?
 Parents should check children’s hair weeklyParents should check children’s hair weekly
for licefor lice
 Using natural sunlight makes it easier toUsing natural sunlight makes it easier to
see licesee lice

 Carefully inspect by parting hair intoCarefully inspect by parting hair into
small sectionssmall sections

 Use gel or hairspray to put aUse gel or hairspray to put a
protective layer on the hairprotective layer on the hair
 Girls should wear hair braided or in aGirls should wear hair braided or in a
bunbun

 Children should not put their headsChildren should not put their heads
together as bugs crawl from head totogether as bugs crawl from head to
head. Head to head contact is by far thehead. Head to head contact is by far the
most common way to transfer licemost common way to transfer lice

 Children should not share hair brushes,Children should not share hair brushes,
towels, hats, or helmetstowels, hats, or helmets
 Tell child’s friends so that they canTell child’s friends so that they can
eradicate their case and not give it backeradicate their case and not give it back
to the treated childto the treated child

 Not all children manifest signs of itching.Not all children manifest signs of itching.
A person may have several lice and beA person may have several lice and be
asymptomatic or may have one louseasymptomatic or may have one louse
and itch a lotand itch a lot

 Should parents tell the school andShould parents tell the school and
friends?friends?
 Yes, as children have play dates, carpool,Yes, as children have play dates, carpool,
and ride on the bus with students in alland ride on the bus with students in all
grades and friends will give the case back togrades and friends will give the case back to
the childthe child

 TakingTaking away the stigma encouragesaway the stigma encourages
more open communicationmore open communication
 It is a myth that people with lice are dirty; liceIt is a myth that people with lice are dirty; lice
like clean hair as it is easier to adhere to thelike clean hair as it is easier to adhere to the
hair shafthair shaft
 No one is immune to liceNo one is immune to lice
 When parents feel safe and not judged andWhen parents feel safe and not judged and
that their child will not be ostracized, theythat their child will not be ostracized, they
are more likely to reveal the child’s lice caseare more likely to reveal the child’s lice case

 When is it time for a lice professional?When is it time for a lice professional?

 When is it time for a lice professional?When is it time for a lice professional?
 Lice-picking is labor-intensive; there are noLice-picking is labor-intensive; there are no
shortcutsshortcuts
 If a parent is able to recognize nits and lice and isIf a parent is able to recognize nits and lice and is
willing to spend the time handpicking nits, thenwilling to spend the time handpicking nits, then
she/he may not need a professional; remember,she/he may not need a professional; remember,
though, if 2 tiny nits are left in the head, the cyclethough, if 2 tiny nits are left in the head, the cycle
will start all over again.will start all over again.
 If that line of attack fails or if a parent is unfamiliarIf that line of attack fails or if a parent is unfamiliar
with delousing, then it is time for a lice professionalwith delousing, then it is time for a lice professional

 What should I look for in a head liceWhat should I look for in a head lice
removal service?removal service?
 A good lice professional not only eliminatesA good lice professional not only eliminates
lice and nits but offers emotional supportlice and nits but offers emotional support
during a trying time by demystifying theduring a trying time by demystifying the
processprocess
 A bonafide lice professional guaranteesA bonafide lice professional guarantees
results—this is very important!results—this is very important!

 Additional benefits of using a lice removal co.Additional benefits of using a lice removal co.
 While lice services are not cheap, parents who hireWhile lice services are not cheap, parents who hire
lice professionals often end up spending less thanlice professionals often end up spending less than
those who don’tthose who don’t
 Over-the-counter and Rx pesticides are expensive andOver-the-counter and Rx pesticides are expensive and
often don’t workoften don’t work
 Dry cleaning and major housecleaning are unnecessaryDry cleaning and major housecleaning are unnecessary
expenses-remember bugs only live off the head for a dayexpenses-remember bugs only live off the head for a day
 Some parents miss work to stay home with lice-riddenSome parents miss work to stay home with lice-ridden
children and children may miss days of school until theychildren and children may miss days of school until they
are treated professionallyare treated professionally

 STAYSTAY positivepositive
 Recognize that for many parentsRecognize that for many parents
(particularly moms) this is a very stressful(particularly moms) this is a very stressful
timetime

 STAYSTAY positivepositive
 We understand that parents are often overwhelmedWe understand that parents are often overwhelmed
 You may not know how to eradicate the problemYou may not know how to eradicate the problem
 You may fear that their child will be ostracizedYou may fear that their child will be ostracized
 You may feel guilty that they “missed” the signsYou may feel guilty that they “missed” the signs
(if you aren’t trained, nits are easy to miss)(if you aren’t trained, nits are easy to miss)

 LICE MYTHSLICE MYTHS
 Lice jump, hop, and fly from head to headLice jump, hop, and fly from head to head
 Lice like dirty hairLice like dirty hair
 Pets carry licePets carry lice

 ““Just in case” chemical treatments are safeJust in case” chemical treatments are safe
 Chemical treatments work as advertisedChemical treatments work as advertised
 Lice carry diseaseLice carry disease

 LICE MYTHSLICE MYTHS
 Bedding, toys, and clothes should beBedding, toys, and clothes should be
bagged for 2 weeks; it’s thebagged for 2 weeks; it’s the
head not the house!head not the house!
 Hot water and dryer in laundry will eradicateHot water and dryer in laundry will eradicate
licelice

 Most common ways to get liceMost common ways to get lice
 By far the most common way is head toBy far the most common way is head to
head contact; within a family if one personhead contact; within a family if one person
has it the odds of another are over 70%has it the odds of another are over 70%
 Sleepovers especially if children share a bedSleepovers especially if children share a bed

 Most common ways to get itMost common ways to get it
 On the bus, train, at a movie theatre (wayOn the bus, train, at a movie theatre (way
less common than head-to-head contact)less common than head-to-head contact)
 Sharing combs, brushes, hats or helmutsSharing combs, brushes, hats or helmuts

 Getting lice does not have to be a totallyGetting lice does not have to be a totally
stressful experience.stressful experience.

LiceDOCTORS recommends a two-LiceDOCTORS recommends a two-
pronged approach to removing lice. Firstpronged approach to removing lice. First
wewe remove all visible nits and liveremove all visible nits and live
bugs from the hairbugs from the hair. Next, we explain our. Next, we explain our
easy follow-upeasy follow-up treatmenttreatment plan to you.plan to you.

LICEDOCTRS
 LiceDoctors uses a treatment that was
developed by our on-staff, board certified
medical doctor and has been successful for 20
years.
 We provide treatment in the comfort of the
family home. All calls are confidential.
 We guarantee that our all-natural, board
certified physician-directed treatment plan is
100% effective!

 For more information visit our
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