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Head Lice Don’t Hop Like the Easter Bunny

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Head lice are annoying little creatures that often plague our homes at the most inopportune times. The thought of head lice often is enough to make peoples head begin to itch. Their ability to spread and infest entire families or even schools is frightening and causes a great deal of anxiety, but the fact is if we took care to learn their habits, we could do a lot to prevent their spread.

Lice Don’t Hop

Lice are only like the Easter Bunny in the fact that they bring eggs with them. Head lice will not hop along to the next host or jump head to head, they can only crawl. You must come in contact with the lice for them to latch on and infest. Direct head to head contact is the easiest and most common way head lice spread. Coming in contact with a surface or object the lice are on can lead to an infestation but is less likely as lice can not live long without a host to feed off.

How to Prevent the Spread

If lice aren’t hopping down the bunny trail but instead are crawling it makes preventing them much easier! By keeping our head and hair out of contact with others we can help prevent the lice from crawling in and infesting. Be cautious of your personal space and limit direct contact during outbreaks. Don’t share items or clothing that touch your head or hair. Hats, hoodies, jackets, brushes, and hair accessories are all examples of items that could potentially transfer lice. Talk to your family and children about the importance of keeping these items to themselves. Wear hair up in ponytails, updos, or hats to keep it out of the way.

How to Treat Lice

Should the lice find a way in, it’s best to remember to keep calm and that it’s not your fault! Head lice happens to everyone and we are here to help! At Lice Clinics to America we will hop to it and get you the best care and advice! Our signature AirAlle device removes both lice and their eggs (nits) in 60 minutes or less. It’s chemical free and best of all is backed by our lice free guarantee! Technicians are trained, knowledgeable, and ready to help you get back to your everyday life!

If you have any questions or need a head lice removal treatment, don’t hesitate to contact us. At Lice Clinics of America – Upstate South Carolina with clinics in Greenville and Anderson, South Carolina, we are proudly serving Asheville, Hendersonville, Pendleton, and all surrounding areas! Our heated removal process guarantees to remove head lice in 1 quick and safe treatment! Let your kids and family members get back to the things they enjoy! Contact Lice Clinics of America – Greenville by visiting https://liceclinicsupstatesc.com, emailing info@liceclinicsupstatesc.com, or calling (864) 484-7087.

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Talking to Other Parents About Head Lice

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Head lice is always an uncomfortable topic to discuss, especially amongst adults. When it comes to neighborhood gatherings, PTA meetings, or lunch with the girls, the last thing anyone wants is to bring up the uncomfortable topics. Head lice is one of those topics though that seems to wedge its way into conversation at the most inconvenient times, when it’s too late and an infestation has occurred. As parents, it’s our job to have the tough discussions ahead of time though to prevent this, so how can we talk to our peers to help avoid the head lice situation?

Be Open

Honesty is always the best policy. Be open about your head lice concerns and that you would like to discuss a plan incase of head lice infestation in your neighborhood, friend group, or school system. Explain the need for open communication, if lice appear in someone’s household it’s best to alert others who may have been exposed rather than be ashamed. Head lice is nothing to be ashamed of, as it can happen to anyone and opening these lines of communication can help set the tone for infestations to come. Help others to know they are not alone in this, and it’s something you as parents will get through together.

Be Knowledgeable

Learn your head lice facts. Having some information to bring to the table can help to ease other parents’ minds and prepare their families. Often people are afraid of head lice but knowing how they behave and how to eliminate them effectively will put their mind at ease. Discuss the difference between common myths they’ve heard and the reality of head lice. Dive deeper together by reading some expert blogs or information to prepare yourselves in case the need arises to use the information.

Be Prepared

Come up with a game plan in case of an infestation. Discuss common and effective treatment strategies like Lice Clinics of America’s signature, AirAllé® FDA-cleared medical device. Set up a system for informing each other or those your family had recent contact with of the situation. When a plan has already been set in place, no one will be caught off guard if the need to enact it arises. Find out your school’s head lice policy and incorporate that into your action plan. The more prepared you are the less stressful you’ll be in the case of an infestation.

Be Cordial

Sometimes talking about head lice is still hard and sometimes there are still individuals that just don’t want to talk. We encourage you to still include them in your planning but in a kind and friendly manner. Write a letter or send an email including the information discussed above. Explain your concerns about lice and state facts. Give them all the information they need to be just as prepared as those who took place in the discussion. Send them a step by step of the action plan, as well as, a list of treatment options and a copy of the school lice policy.

Be sure to keep the lines of communication with other parents in your area open. Talking about head lice and having a plan in mind can be one of the best preventatives. Keep yourself informed and prepared for head lice, but remember head lice is never your family’s fault. If parents work together, then you are never in it alone!

If you have any questions or need a head lice removal treatment, don’t hesitate to contact us. At Lice Clinics of America – Upstate South Carolina with clinics in Greenville and Anderson, South Carolina, we are proudly serving Asheville, Hendersonville, Pendleton, and all surrounding areas! Our heated removal process guarantees to remove head lice in 1 quick and safe treatment! Let your kids and family members get back to the things they enjoy! Contact Lice Clinics of America – Greenville by visiting https://liceclinicsupstatesc.com, emailing info@liceclinicsupstatesc.com, or calling (864) 484-7087.

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What Head Lice Love

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February 14 is a celebrated day of love, Valentine’s Day! We proclaim our love, give gifts, and spend the day immersed in its joy. We find all the little things we love and surround ourselves with them, whether it be a loved one or chocolate. In the same way head lice like to surround themselves with all the things they love!  Lice, like us have their favorite indulgences and love to infest their favorite things.

Head Lice Love

Head lice are simple creatures, they need a head of hair to survive and are not really picky about whose head they infest. Before it was said that lice preferred clean hair, but lately it has been determined lice do not have a preference, lice just love human hair. Lice love a good healthy scalp to feed off of and making our lives miserable. Direct head to head contact is like a bouquet of roses to head lice. Contact allows them easily to crawl and infest a new host. Long flowing hair not kept up or pulled away is like a love letter to lice. They love hair they can easily find their way onto. Head lice don’t care what type of hair, race, gender, or economic status you are they just love that you have hair and a source for them to feed off.

What Lice Don’t Love

It’s pretty clear that lice’s number one love is hair and a source of food, but for most of us our hair is a source of our love. So, what are we to do? You don’t have to cut your hair or do anything drastic to fend off lice. Just keep in mind the things lice don’t love and can’t live without. For example, lice can’t jump or live without a source for very long. Avoid head to head contact and be careful of items worn or touched by an infested person until it is cleaned. Keep long hair up in up-dos to keep it away from lice. In the same way, those with short hair can wear a hat or ball cap. Learn the facts about head lice and check yourself and your family frequently. Lice’s worst nightmare is someone who knows how to handle them before an outbreak. Most importantly, be prepared and stay calm in case of an infestation and know how to treat lice fast and effectively.

Love Yourself, Lose the Lice

If an infestation occurs, it is important to be prepared and stay calm. Head lice is not your fault or anyone else, they just happen. Remember Valentine’s Day should be about the things you love, not the things head lice love. Let Lice Clinics of America get rid of the head lice fast and effortlessly so you can enjoy a day of love and treats. Our signature AirAllé® medical device uses heat and no chemicals to dehydrate lice in one guaranteed treatment. No longer will lice be able to soak up all the love on your special day! Come see us at Lice Clinics of America and get back to the things you love!

If you have any questions or need a head lice removal treatment, don’t hesitate to contact us. At Lice Clinics of America – Upstate South Carolina with clinics in Greenville and Anderson, South Carolina, we are proudly serving Asheville, Hendersonville, Pendleton, and all surrounding areas! Our heated removal process guarantees to remove head lice in 1 quick and safe treatment! Let your kids and family members get back to the things they enjoy! Contact Lice Clinics of America – Greenville by visiting https://liceclinicsupstatesc.com, emailing info@liceclinicsupstatesc.com, or calling (864) 484-7087.

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New Year, New Head Lice Problem

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It’s a New Year, a new decade, and a chance to start a new. Every year we get this awesome chance to reset ourselves and revamp ourselves into something different. Unfortunately, head lice have been doing the same over the past decade. They have been revamping themselves and breeding a new strain of head lice that are here to make our lives that much more difficult. They’re called super lice but let me tell you they are not that super!

What are Super Lice?

Super lice are just like any other head lice in sight and appearance, but are becoming increasingly more resistant to conventional treatments. Lice were once simply treated with over the counter permethrin and pyrethrin (insecticide treatments derived from the chrysanthemum flower). However, today 98% of head lice in 48 states have developed a resistance to these treatments. Over the counter treatments are less than 25% effective on these stands of super lice.

How to Tell if You have Super Lice?

Super lice look, act, and feel just like your run of the mill everyday head lice. Symptoms for super lice and head lice are the exact same. These can include:

  • Itchy scalp
  • Red bumps on neck, scalp, or shoulders
  • Feeling of movement in hair and on head
  • Presence of nits and lice

There is no clear way to tell the difference between head lice and resistant lice until treatment is done and super lice survive. This makes it hard to distinguish a bad treatment and resistant lice, so what are you to do?

How to Treat this New Lice Strain?

When DIY lice removal options and OTC lice treatment prescriptions don’t work, what other options are there? That is where Lice Clinics of America comes to the rescue! You can attempt to nit-pick every louse and nit (lice egg) from your hair, but you often risk the chance of missing a few and being infested again in a few days. You could attempt to continually treat over and over, or you could come see us for our guaranteed, lice free treatment!

Lice Clinics of America offers our signature AirAllé® treatment that treats both resistant lice and normal lice. We use heat to dehydrate lice and nits and remove them from your head to guarantee a lice free treatment! We stand behind our service and our trained lice removal professionals, and even offer advice on staying lice free! Our treatments usually take about an hour and allow you to return to school, work, and life as normal with no wait time or interruptions. Don’t let super lice defeat you, let Lice Clinics of America help and keep your New Year super instead!

If you have any questions or need a head lice removal treatment, don’t hesitate to contact us. At Lice Clinics of America – Upstate South Carolina with clinics in Greenville and Anderson, South Carolina, we are proudly serving Asheville, Hendersonville, Pendleton, and all surrounding areas! Our heated removal process guarantees to remove head lice in 1 quick and safe treatment! Let your kids and family members get back to the things they enjoy! Contact Lice Clinics of America – Greenville by visiting https://liceclinicsupstatesc.com, emailing info@liceclinicsupstatesc.com, or calling (864) 484-7087.

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Holidays and Head Lice

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The Holidays are a wonderful time of year, the joy in the air and festive gatherings bring people together. It’s the perfect time to gather friends and families from far and near. In the midst of catching up and filling plates though, it is best to remember head lice can be lurking about.

Nearly all head lice cases are spread through direct head to head contact, 97% to be exact. While you should always put enjoying the holidays first, here are some things to help guide you through the holidays lice free:

Holiday Lice Prevention:

  • Avoid head to head contact. When greeting and giving hugs be mindful of your hair and try to avoid direct contact.
  • Wear hair in tight up do styles such as buns and braids. This helps limit the chance of contact and gives lice less hair to attach to.
  • Do not share accessories that come in contact with your head or hair. Things like brushes, pillows, and hair accessories, as well as, outdoor gear like hats, jackets, and hoodies are things that should not be shared.
  • Do occasional lice checks, by combing through wet hair with a fine comb to keep your mind at ease.

Signs of Head Lice

  • Lice like dark, moist places and can most often be found closest to the scalp, behind the ears, and along the neckline.
  • Look for red bumps along the scalp and neck area from lice feeding off the host.
  • An itching sensation from the head lice and bumps is the most common sign. A crawling sensation may also occur.
  • Nits (lice eggs) are usually found attached to the hair about ½ inch from the scalp. They are white to yellow in color and must be forcefully removed from the hair.

Helpful Head Lice Facts

  • Head Lice cannot live more than 24-48 hours without a host and will soon die if they leave one.
  • Lice do not fly or jump unlike many popular myths state. Direct contact is the most common way head lice is spread.
  • The strain of lice we know as ‘head lice’ is not the same found on common household pets and there is no need to worry about giving your pets lice or them giving you head lice.
  • Head lice do not discriminate; anyone can get head lice!

Head lice are the last guests you want joining in your holiday festivities! Be sure to follow our prevention tips for a lice free holiday season! Should head lice become a problem Lice Clinics of America is always here with the latest in lice removal care and advice. We offer our signature AirAlle device to remove lice fast and chemical free by dehydration. The AirAlle treatment is even backed by our lice free guarantee! We pride ourselves on having the top trained lice professionals and offering more than just a removal but lice advice too. For all your lice needs Lice Clinics of America is here to help!

If you have any questions or need a head lice removal treatment, don’t hesitate to contact us. At Lice Clinics of America – Upstate South Carolina with clinics in Greenville and Anderson, South Carolina, we are proudly serving Asheville, Hendersonville, Pendleton, and all surrounding areas! Our heated removal process guarantees to remove head lice in 1 quick and safe treatment! Let your kids and family members get back to the things they enjoy! Contact Lice Clinics of America – Greenville by visiting https://liceclinicsupstatesc.com, emailing info@liceclinicsupstatesc.com, or calling (864) 484-7087.

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Tips for Choosing a Head Lice Professional

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There once was a time when do it yourself lice treatments were worth all the hassle and could really save the day. Our world has advanced though, and along with it so have the head lice and ways of ridding them. The influx of super lice across the world has made DIY options nearly obsolete. What are average Americans supposed to do when faced with getting rid of head lice? Who should they call for help? (We know what you’re thinking, and no it isn’t Ghost Busters!).

The good news is the increase in head lice professionals has grown right along with the increase in these nasty pests! New lice removing technology and experts are like our favorite movie heroes, busting one case of lice at a time. Where the problem can come is finding the right one to take care of your specific needs.

Do They Have the Proper Training?

A true head lice professional should have received proper training and adequate practice in removing lice. You wouldn’t trust an untrained Ghost Buster to take care of a ghost in your home, so why would you trust an untrained professional with a part of your body. At Lice Clinics of America, all of our staff is trained in both nitpicking and the use of our AirAlle device. We ensure that you get the best care and treatment from the top lice professionals.

What Is the Treatment Process?

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Lice Clinics of America professional technicians perform lice treatments.

Just as important as the individual administering the treatment, is the treatment itself. Be sure to investigate what is offered by the service beforehand. Do they offer simple nitpicking only, do they have a special technique, device or formula, or do they perhaps even offer a guarantee? At Lice Clinics of America, we offer all three!

We will check your hair with a simple screening. If lice are found and a treatment is chosen, we will even refund the price of the screening service! Our signature AirAlle device is a one-of-a-kind FDA-cleared device that uses heat, not chemicals to dehydrate and kill lice and nits. Our signature treatment even comes with a 30-day guarantee! Like the Ghost Busters backpack it’s our secret weapon for defeating lice guaranteed!

Is It an Investment In Your Future?

A good head lice company will help you prepare for future outbreaks and educate you on how to prevent head lice. The sign of a truly good lice professional is one you don’t need again unless absolutely necessary. At Lice Clinics of America, we teach our clients how to prepare for future outbreaks and even how to check for lice on their own. We believe it’s our duty to educate our clients on head lice and provide more than just an in and out service.

If you have any questions or need a head lice removal treatment, don’t hesitate to contact us. At Lice Clinics of America – Upstate South Carolina with clinics in Greenville and Anderson, South Carolina, we are proudly serving Asheville, Hendersonville, Pendleton, and all surrounding areas! Our heated removal process guarantees to remove head lice in 1 quick and safe treatment! Let your kids and family members get back to the things they enjoy! Contact Lice Clinics of America – Greenville by visiting https://liceclinicsupstatesc.com, emailing info@liceclinicsupstatesc.com, or calling (864) 484-7087.

The Not So Scary Facts on Head Lice

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It’s that spooky time of year again, Halloween decorations have begun to decorate the stores and houses, and children are busy picking out their costumes. Here at LCA Greenville and Anderson we are preparing for the fall and the frightened parents.

Head Lice has been known to be one of parents’ worst nightmares when it comes to their children. The itchy scalps and stigmas around lice have made parents tremble in fear for years but we are here to put those fears to rest.

Head lice are surrounded by a swarm of scary myths and rumors. Learning the facts and setting the truth straight can put your fears to rest. Here are some lice facts that make head lice a little less scary:

Not So Scary Lice Facts

  1. Head lice cannot jump or fly like most common rumors would have you believe. The most common way they spread is through direct head to head contact with an infected person.
  2. Lice cannot live more than 24 hours without a host to feed off. While it is still best to be cautious, direct contact is still the most common form in which lice are spread.
  3. Head lice are a parasitic insect, but the specific type of head lice humans get can not be passed on to common household pets. There is no need to worry about your family dog or cat.
  4. Adult lice are small, about the size of a sesame seed, and are often brown, tan, or gray colored. The female louse can lay up 10 eggs (or nits) a day.
  5. Lice do not discriminate based on socioeconomic status, ethnicity, or any other human known factor. They simply are looking for host and will take whatever they can attach to. Anyone can get lice!

Removing the Fear

Head Lice doesn’t have to be scary if you know your facts and know how treat an infestation. The faster and easier you can get rid of the lice, the less scary the situation. At Lice Clinics of America, we offer our exclusive AirAlle device. The AirAlle treatment kills lice and nits using heat to dehydrate them, without the use of any chemicals (that can be found in DIY treatments or OTC medications). Our lice services also come with a lice free guarantee to insure you are free of this nightmare and back to the Halloween festivities in no time!

Halloween season is meant to be fun and spooky, but parents shouldn’t be afraid of head lice this time of year. Let Lice Clinics of America help with all your head lice needs so head lice isn’t so scary this year!

If you have any questions or need a head lice removal treatment, don’t hesitate to contact us. At Lice Clinics of America – Upstate South Carolina with clinics in Greenville and Anderson, South Carolina, we are proudly serving Asheville, Hendersonville, Pendleton, and all surrounding areas! Our heated removal process is the only guaranteed way to remove head lice in 1 quick, easy, and safe treatment, so your kids and family members can get back to the things they enjoy. Camps interested in partnering with Lice Clinics of America – Greenville can learn more by visiting https://liceclinicsupstatesc.com, emailing info@liceclinicsupstatesc.com, or calling (864) 484-7087.

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Largest Head Lice Network In The World Opens Anderson Location

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Lice Clinics of America (LCA), the world’s largest network of professional urgent care head lice treatment centers, has opened its newest clinic in Anderson, SC. The opening coincides with peak season for head lice and a national partnership to help school employees.

Both the Anderson and Greenville LCA locations are offering a new, nationwide program titled “Schools Without Lice National Educators Partnership.” The program’s mission is to assist educators and school nurses in being better prepared to help students in schools across America stay lice free. In addition, the program includes free head lice screenings and in clinic treatments for school nurses, teachers and other school employees who come in contact with lice.

“Our Greenville clinic is the top-rated lice clinic in the state,” said local owner, Heather Purtle.  “We are delighted to offer the Anderson– Clemson area the same FDA- cleared, one hour and done treatment… without the drive!”

One in twenty children has lice at all times and that number is growing as traditional over-the-counter lice treatments are increasingly ineffective. A 2016 study published in the Journal of Medical Entomology found that 98 percent of lice in the United States are now resistant to the pesticides these products use. The immune lice are often referred to as “super lice.” Families often battle lice for weeks, failing multiple times as they try to eliminate head lice on their own. Consequently, children miss 24 million school days each year due to lice.

Lice Clinics of America boasts 330 clinics in 36 countries, with new clinics opening each month. The secret to LCA’s success is its revolutionary technology, the AirAllé, an FDA-cleared medical device for treating head lice. The AirAllé uses heated air to dehydrate lice and nits and is proven to kill hatched lice and more than 99 percent of eggs in a single hour-long treatment. The patented AirAllé effectively has performed more than 700,000 head lice treatments. LCA offers effective treatment options for a variety of budgets.

If you have any questions or need a head lice removal treatment, don’t hesitate to contact us. At Lice Clinics of America, with clinics in Greenville and Anderson, South Carolina, we are proudly serving Asheville, Hendersonville, Pendleton, and all surrounding areas! Our heated removal process is the only guaranteed way to remove head lice in 1 quick, easy, and safe treatment, so your kids and family members can get back to the things they enjoy. Both Anderson and Greenville clinics offer free lice treatments to all school employees. Schools interested in partnering with Lice Clinics of America – Anderson and those wishing to book an appointment can learn more by visiting https://liceclinicsupstatesc.com, emailing info@liceclinicsupstatesc.com, or calling (864) 484-7087.

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Back To School Head Lice Prevention

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Back to school can often mean back to head lice as kiddies and teens gather together in tight spaces, and roll around on play grounds, with their friends after the long summer holiday. School facilities can be a breading ground for head lice with all the close contact and the large number of hosts for them to move through, sending your child back to school can be a nightmare on the head lice front! Lice clinics across the U.S. will soon see their busiest days over the next few months as schools resume, but with the right prevention efforts can help you keep your students lice free and start the new school year off without a hitch!

1. Educate Yourself and Your Family

There are a lot head lice myths out there today but it’s important to know what is and isn’t true and what will and won’t treat lice. One of the biggest lice myths is that they can jump or hop head to head but in fact lice can not jump and crawl from surface to surface. Lice can also only survive a short period without a host but it is still important not to share accessories such as hair brushes, hats, or hoodies in case the lice are still alive. See the link on our page for more common lice myths and facts and be sure to educate yourself with your schools lice policy. It is also important to know what works when removing lice.

Be wary of DIY treatments as some can be harmful to your skin and health and always consult a lice expert or doctor for the right treatment. At Lice Clinics of America we use proper lice screenings and our state of the art AirAlle treatment to remove lice using heat and no harmful, harsh chemicals.

2. Check Your Family Frequently

The sooner head lice is found the easier it is to treat, whether you preform self checks or come into a clinic for a professional check. Occasional checks of your family are good way to ensure everything is healthy, but during an outbreak in your area it is recommended to check weekly or even daily depending the outbreaks severity and your family’s proximity to the infestation.

Some common signs of head lice include an itchy scalp, redness or rash on the neckline, shoulder, and/or ears, tan or white specks that may resemble dandruff, and the bugs themselves. It is easiest to check hair while it is damp, just after washing, using a comb and bright light. If you are uncertain our technicians are specially trained experts and here to help, they are happy to do a lice screening for you and ensure the best quality care for your family.

3. Keep Hair Up & Out of the Way

Perhaps the best way to avoid lice besides not sharing items is to simply keep hair from coming in contact with the lice. One of the best ways to do this is to keep hair pulled up in a tight and back hairstyle. Styles such as braids and buns offer the best options for those with long hair, pony tails can also be effective but still allow hair to be loose at the ends. For those with short hair covering it with one of your own clean hats is a perfect way to keep your hair out of harms way. When hats can not be worn just be sure to remind children of the importance of boundaries and keeping their head up.

Back to school is an exciting time for the whole family and Lice Clinics of America would like to help keep it that way! If you have any questions or need a head lice removal treatment, don’t hesitate to contact us. At Lice Clinics of America – Upstate South Carolina with clinics in Greenville and Anderson, South Carolina, we are proudly serving Asheville, Hendersonville, Pendleton, and all surrounding areas! Our heated removal process is the only guaranteed way to remove head lice in 1 quick, easy, and safe treatment, so your kids and family members can get back to the things they enjoy. Camps interested in partnering with Lice Clinics of America – Greenville can learn more by visiting https://liceclinicsupstatesc.com, emailing info@liceclinicsupstatesc.com, or calling (864) 484-7087.

Does Chlorine Kill Lice?

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Does Chlorine Kill Lice?

With another school year over, parents and children are excited to join in the summer fun! Parents, however, often begin to wonder more about how their child’s many summer activities can affect their risk for head lice. In fact, with the arrival of summer, we often come across many parents who begin to wonder if swimming can lessen or increase their child’s risk for head lice, specifically, “can chlorine kill lice?” or “can you get lice from a pool?” In today’s article, we will answer these questions and more so that you can allow your child to splash with peace of mind.

Does Chlorinated Pool Water Kill Lice?

Many parents hope that their child’s quick dip in the pool will not only remedy summer boredom, but also rid them of lice. In fact, one of the most common “home remedy attempts” we encounter during the summer months is the attempted use of pool water to kill lice. Unfortunately, research has shown that chlorinated water will not kill lice. In a 2007 study, lice were found to become temporarily immobilized after submersion in chlorinated water for 20 minutes, however the lice recovered after being taken out of the water. This means that while the dip in the pool may feel refreshing—it doesn’t actually kill lice.

Can You Get Lice from a Pool?

The second most common misconception about lice and swimming pools comes from concerned parents wondering if lice can spread from child to child in a pool. Lice do not swim in water, and so they cannot swim from one person’s head to another. They can, however, still crawl. This means that accessories such as hats, goggles, swim caps, brushes, or towels for drying wet hair should not be shared. For this reason, if your child has lice, it may be best to avoid group trips to the pool with other children until they have had a full course of treatment. If, however, they are not swimming with other children or are in a private pool, there is no risk of lice lingering in the pool water and later attaching themselves to someone else.

Fast and Chemical-Free Lice Removal 

At Lice Clinics of America, our professional technicians take a safe, effective, and affordable approach to lice treatment that won’t interfere with your child’s summer fun! We stop lice in their tracks using our AirAllé® heat machine, a completely safe FDA-cleared medical device. AirAllé® kills lice and lice eggs through dehydration, and a single one-hour treatment kills head lice and 99.2% of lice eggs. Because the AirAllé® device is so effective at killing lice eggs (which are difficult for traditional lice products to kill), the likelihood of your child needing a follow-up treatment is less than 1%. And best of all, AirAllé® does not interfere with your child’s ability to swim or enjoy other summer activities after treatment! To learn more about our list of services and featured products, contact us at our Greenville or Anderson, SC locations today at (864) 484-7087 !