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Serving Chicago and Surrounding Area
Since 2008
Commonly Asked Questions

Commonly Asked Questions

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Learn More About Lice

  • How Do I Know If My Child Has Lice?

    Persistent itching on the scalp or visible signs of nits or lice; however, some people never itch at all, depending on the level of infestation

  • How do you get lice?

    Direct head to head with another human or contact where there may be an active louse; ex: sharing combs, hats, pillows, couches etc.

  • Can pets get lice?

    No, lice only gravitate to a human’s scalp/ hair.

  • Can lice go to the body?

    No, lice do not travel to other parts of the body. 

  • Can black people get lice?

    Yes! Every ethnicity or culture back ground can get lice!

  • Do they jump or fly?

    NEVER, they are crawlers.

  • If I have lice, does it mean I’m a dirty person?

    No. Lice typically have nothing to do with someone’s hygiene.

  • What do lice & nits look like?

    Lice are, brown in color and sometimes even dark reddish/brownish. Nits are sticky on the hair shaft. They can appear brownish, grayish or beige in color and the shape looks like a “tear drop”.

  • How long do lice live off the head?

    Up to 48 hours without a host.

  • When can my kids return back to school?

    Depending on the school’s policy. We can provide a letter stating your child has been professionally treated; usually the same day if not the next. 

  • Does hair dye kill lice?

    Unfortunately hair dye will not remove an infestation of lice/nits.

  • Where are head lice and nits most commonly found?

    Head lice and nits can typically be found almost anywhere on the scalp and/or near the root of the hair.

  • What are the signs and symptoms of a lice infestation?

    Tickling feeling of something moving in the hair; Itching, caused by the reaction to the bites of the head louse, irritability and difficulty sleeping; and sores on the head caused by scratching 

  • Can swimming spread lice?

    No, Data show that head lice can survive under water for several hours

  • Can black people or people with corse hair get lice?

    Yes, people can get lice, regardless of the texture of the hair.

  • Can adults get lice?

    Yes, both adults and children can get lice.

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