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California School Lice Policy – More California Schools are Easing Up on Head Lice Policies

By vallice

Years ago, when a child had head lice, the parent would be contacted and the child would be sent home. Parents in the school would receive a “lice note” to let them know of the issue. In fact, many schools had a strict “no nit” policy, meaning that the student…

February 20, 2019

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You Don’t Need to Shave Your Child’s Head to Get Rid of Lice

By vallice

Does Shaving Your Head Get Rid of Lice It’s every parent’s fear – their child coming home from school or summer camp with head lice. Many misconceptions still exist about head lice, and that only confuses parents on the best ways to treat a breakout. As a result, some people…

February 12, 2019

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Head Lice Facts & Myths – 5 Myths about Head Lice (and the Facts!)

By vallice

As common as head lice are, few people understand what they are and how to prevent them. For example, did you know that lice have nothing to do with being clean? This myth continues to persist, even though it’s completely false. Unfortunately, some people still believe that lice only happens…

February 12, 2019

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Head Lice and the Elderly

By Mike Germainelice

When most people think of head lice they mistakenly believe that the parasites affect children only with some unlucky young adults also being their victims. Well, even though these are the main two groups that are victimized by head lice, they are not the only groups to be affected…

January 25, 2019

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How to Answer Your Child’s Questions about Head Lice

By My Hair Helperslice

As embarrassing and confusing as having head lice as an adult can be, it is even more so for a child. They lack our understanding and do not always have the ability to put some things into perspective. So that you will be able to address the confusion and embarrassment…

January 2, 2019

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What to do if Your Child is Teased for Having Head Lice

By My Hair Helperslice

Having been them ourselves, we all know how cruel children can be. Compound this with a parent’s lack of knowledge and fear about head lice and you have a pretty toxic combination. You have a situation in which your child may blame him or herself for the presence of these…

December 17, 2018

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The Hidden Costs of Having Head Lice

By My Hair Helperslice

We all know that head lice feed on human blood. However, blood is not the only thing these parasites take from us. They also exact a toll in plain, hard cash. How? Here are just a few of the hidden costs of having lice that can very quickly add up….

December 5, 2018

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How to Avoid Head Lice While on Vacation

By My Hair Helperslice

Head lice love vacationers. In hotel rooms and hostels all around the country – and the world for that matter – these bloodsucking pests wait patiently inside mattresses, upholstery, luggage and other items for the perfect moment to take up residence in the scalps of travelers. Therefore, because the holiday…

November 22, 2018

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What you Need to Know about “Super lice”

By My Hair Helperslice, Uncategorized

For several years now the media has reported an insidious invader spreading across our country. They have deemed this invader “super lice.” In truth, the only thing super about these lice is that they have become resistant to pyrethroid, a type of pesticide used in over-the-counter lice treatments. They are…

November 7, 2018

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