Are you worried about head lice making you feel sick? Some parents have heard horror stories of lice causing infections. Lice are already a pain to deal with, but can they get you sick? The short answer is no, but there are other ways to fall ill because of head lice. 

Can You Get Sick From Lice?

The truth is, head lice themselves do not carry diseases. If you do believe your child or family member is getting sick from lice, it could be due to a skin infection. Although rare, excessive scratching of the scalp can lead to sores on the head. These sores can be infected by bacteria and cause serious issues if left unattended. If those sores are infected, you should seek medical help immediately.

How to Check Yourself for Lice

If scratching of the scalp is the cause of sores, how do you prevent scratching? Catch the problem early on. When your child or family member is scratching their head, you should do a lice head check. How do you check for lice? The best place to check yourself for lice is the crown of the head, behind the ears, and at the nape of the neck. If you see any white or yellowish-brown eggs, those are nits. Any poppyseed-shaped and dark-colored bugs are lice. To be completely sure, it is good to go to a lice clinic immediately to get checked out.

 At Lice Clinics of America in Anderson, SC, we can perform a screening and consultation. We will carefully screen the hair and scalp for lice or nits. To get a reference, we will put them under a microscope for you to see. Going to a lice clinic will help ensure that the issue is solved, and prevent anything worse from occurring. Visiting a lice clinic will also allow you to speak to knowledgeable professionals so you know what to look for in the future if another outbreak were to occur again.

Come Get Checked for Lice at Our Anderson, SC Location

If your child or family would like to get checked and treated, we can help you today. At our clinic, we can check the scalp for any nits or lice. Our most popular treatment at Lice Clinics of America is our AirAllé treatment. Our AirAllé treatment is a three-step process that includes treating the scalp with the AirAllé device, a comb through, and oil application. The AirAllé device uses warm air to dehydrate the lice and kill them. The device is very effective and there should be little to no chance of needing a follow-up treatment. In the unlikely event that the treatment does not work, we will re-treat you for free within 30 days. If you do not want to worry about lice getting you sick, come to Lice Clinics of America. Stop by our lice treatment center in Anderson or Greenville, SC. Book an appointment with us today to be lice-free and stress-free.