Get the Facts, Share the truth about Head Lice.
/in Lice Information and Facts, Lice Treatment, Parents & Lice, Schools & LiceWhen talking about lice there’s a lot of misconceptions, myths and stigma. In an attempt to help parents, teachers and families understand better how head lice works, LCA San Diego has launched a viral video that enlightens and educates on head lice:
Head Lice – when can we expect to see them most?
/in Lice Information and Facts, Lice Treatment, Parents & LiceFall season is here and with that we want to think that the lice nightmare is over. Unfortunately, cooler weather temperatures do not necessarily mean less lice. Head Lice like to live close to the human scalp at a temperature around 95-98F (most human bodies run at that temperature).
Our biggest advice is to be educated on how to prevent lice so that as moms we will know what to do. Here’s a few tips on lice prevention:
1. Put your child’s hair up on a pony tale or braid to avoid easy hair to hair contact.
2. Inform your child to not share brushes, hats or jackets with his/her friends.
3. Be aware of the most common lice symptoms: itchiness, restless sleep, etc.
4. Check your child’s hair regularly.
5. Be prepared! If you suspect they have lice or you see alive bugs, seek professional help. Avoid spending countless hours combing out or spending money on Over the Counter products that not always work…
Teenagers & Head Lice
/in Lice Information and Facts, Lice Treatment, Parents & LiceWhat causes head lice to spread?
/in Lice Information and Facts, Lice Treatment, Parents & LiceOne of the most common questions at our clinic is: what causes head lice to spread?The answer is complex but can be summarized as the consequence of the existing Ignorance about lice due to the stigma it has nowadays. Not knowing how lice spread, what they are and how they affect you or your child are the main cause of lice spreading. Here are some highlights that will help you understand lice better:* Lice don’t jump, hop or fly, they crawl. Head-to-head contact is the easiest way to get lice and especially for those who have long hair, it’s important to be aware of it.* 2 of your child friends will have lice during this school year. Knowing that will probably make you feel on your toes most of the time,but prevention and precaution is the best way to prevent lice.* Knowing how to treat head lice infestations will give you a quick response rate if that happens to your family. Check this chart regarding different treatment options.The best way to keep lice from spreading is by sharing the truth and ending the ignorance. Help us spread the word and stop lice by sharing this video:If you suspect you have lice, treat the infestation in San Diego by making an appointment at LCA San Diego.
LCA San Diego kills Super Lice
/in Lice Information and Facts, Lice Treatment, Parents & Lice, Schools & LiceSuper Lice have become a trendy topic in the past weeks. A recent paper presented at the American Chemical’s Society in Boston noted that lice have become resilient to most over the counter agents and thus becoming harder to kill and, most times, a nightmare for moms. Many media around San Diego have been talking about Super Lice and how to treat them. The Union Tribune San Diego highlights LCA San Diego as the solution for Super Lice.
At LCA San Diego we can handle Super Lice. We use our FDA cleared꙳ medical Device, ,that dehydrates lice & nits (eggs) in just one treatment. Our best seller treatment, uses the device to dehydrate all the lice and eggs. then our professionally trained technicians will comb-out any dead debris and finally apply a rinse. Our full treatment comes with a policy* for 30-days and takes just about an hour!
LCA San Diego mata a los SuperPiojos
/in Lice Information and Facts, Lice Treatment, Parents & LiceEn un estudio reciente se descubrió que los piojos han mutado y se han convertido en lo que llamamos SuperPiojos, siendo resistentes a la mayoría de los pesticidas que se encuentran en los productos que podemos comprar en la farmacia.
Univision nos entrevistó para saber que se puede hacer con los SuperPiojos y les explicamos que solo el aire caliente consigue matarlos y que en LCA San Diego ofrecemos la solución.
We can handle SuperLice
/in Lice Information and Facts, Lice Treatment, Parents & LiceRecent studies have alerted us that SuperLice have made their way to California.
What are SuperLice?
SuperLice are a mutation of head lice that have become stronger and resilient to most pesticides used in over the counter treatments. Dr. Kyong Yoon, who has researched pesticide resistance in head lice since the 1990s released an update showing that head lice in 83 percent of the states he sampled—including California —now have gene mutations making them resistant to pesticides in the most popular lice shampoos.
The device kills SuperLice in just one treatment. This FDA-cleared꙳ medical device, dehydrates head lice & nits (eggs) through heated air. Our head lice removal treatment takes just an hour, is completely safe- we use all natural products, no pesticides or harsh chemicals- and comes with a policy* of 30-days. LCA San Diego helps you kill lice and SuperLice!
How to talk to your children about Head Lice
/in Lice Information and Facts, Lice Treatment, Parents & LiceAs parents, when we find out that our children have lice our first reaction is not always the best. The facts is that lice are annoying, sometimes disgusting and can be completely overwhelming to deal with. But knowing the right way to talk about lice to our children will make our life easier when that time comes and will also make them not feel awful or guilty about it.
Here’s some quick tips to talk to your children about lice:
Explain lice symptoms to your children – so they can alert you before the infestation has gone too far. You can always have a lice comb in the shower and make it a routine for them to comb their hair every day or to have you do it, if there’s lice, you’ll be able to see it when they just got infested and it will be much easier to deal with it.