The Pediatric Hair Solutions Blog
Lice Prevention for Sleepovers and Birthday Parties
Sleepovers and birthday parties are fun (staying up late, junk food, gossip … all the things kids love) and usually involve kids in close contact. Unfortunately, they’re also prime time for head lice to spread. Parents panic when they realize a bug may have hit the...
Lice and Hair Extensions: What You Need to Know
Hair extensions can transform your look — adding volume, length, and instant confidence. But when lice enter the picture, things get tricky. Whether you wear clip-ins, tape-ins, sew-ins, or keratin bonds, lice don’t discriminate. They can cling to natural strands just...
When Lice Keep Coming Back: Understanding Reinfestation vs. Incomplete Treatment
Nothing’s more frustrating than thinking you’ve kicked lice to the curb, only to have them pop back up a week or two later. But here’s the thing: it’s not always a “new case” — and it doesn’t always mean someone did something wrong. When lice return, it’s usually the...
The Hidden Cost of DIY Lice Removal
When lice show up, most families head straight to the drugstore aisle. A box of lice shampoo seems like a quick fix — cheap, easy, and something you can do at home the same day. But what many parents don’t realize is that DIY lice removal often comes with hidden...
Why Fall is Peak Lice Season (and How to Stay Ahead of It)
Fall brings crisp air, new routines, and — unfortunately — a surge in lice cases. After a summer of camps, playdates, and travel, kids return to classrooms where close contact is unavoidable. Add in sports practices, after-school activities, and weekend sleepovers,...
What NOT to Do When You Discover Lice
Discovering lice can send even the calmest parent into a mayonnaise-fueled spiral — but take a deep breath. Lice aren’t dangerous, and they’re very common. How you respond in those first few moments can set the tone for how quickly and easily the problem gets solved,...
Lice in Sports: How Athletes Can Stay Protected
Playing sports builds confidence, teamwork, and skills that last a lifetime — but it can also come with a few unexpected risks, like head lice. Close contact, shared equipment, and crowded locker rooms create the perfect conditions for lice to spread among athletes....
Lice and Summer Camp: How to Protect Your Child Before They Go
Summer camp is all about friendships, adventures, and memories that last a lifetime — but it can also be a prime opportunity for lice to spread. With kids bunking together, sharing gear, and staying in close quarters, lice can move fast if families and camps aren't...
Super Lice: What They Are and How to Get Rid of Them for Good
If you’ve battled lice before, only to have them return stronger than ever, you might be dealing with super lice. These stubborn pests aren’t some sci-fi mutation — they’re just head lice that have built resistance to common over-the-counter treatments. But don’t...
How to Help Kids Feel Comfortable During Lice Treatment: Tips From the Experts
Lice treatment isn’t painful or taxing, but it can be daunting, especially for kids. Sitting still for long periods and the thought of bugs in their hair can feel overwhelming. The good news? With the right approach, you can help your child feel calm, cared for, and...
Why Lice Are More Common in Kids (and How Adults Can Catch Them Too)
Lice. The tiny freeloaders no one invites to the party but always seem to find their way in — especially when kids are involved. If you've ever wondered why children seem to attract lice like moths to a flame (and whether adults are safe from their pesky grip), let’s...
The Role of Weather: Do Lice Thrive More in Certain Seasons?
Head lice are a year-round nuisance, but have you ever wondered if certain seasons make infestations more likely? While these pests don’t take a vacation, shifts in weather and seasonal activities can influence how lice spread. Let’s dive into the connection between...
How Often Should You Check for Lice? Tips for Busy Parents
For busy parents, keeping up with daily responsibilities can feel like a juggling act, and adding head lice checks to the mix might not be top of mind. However, regular head checks can save you time, money, and stress by catching lice infestations early. Let’s explore...
Lice and Vacation Time: How to Protect Your Family While Traveling
Vacations are a time for fun, relaxation, and making memories with your family. Don't let the excitement of traveling get overshadowed by concerns about head lice. These pesky little insects can quickly turn a dream getaway into a nightmare. Let’s explore how to...
How Fast Do Lice Spread? Understanding Their Mobility and Rate of Infestation
When dealing with a head lice infestation, one of the most pressing questions is how quickly these pests can spread. The anxiety of a growing infestation can leave families feeling overwhelmed. People facing an infestation who want to be proactive about treatment also...
Elevating Lice Treatment: Now Accredited by The Lice Removal Network | Pediatric Hair Solutions
We have some fantastic news to share that marks a significant milestone for us. Our clinic, dedicated to providing safe and effective lice removal services, has officially become a verified member of the Lice Removal Network! This is a big step forward in our...
Lice Be Gone: The Ultimate Head Lice Trivia Quiz!
Head lice—just the mention of them might make you start scratching your head! But how much do you really know about these tiny pests? Let’s turn what could be an itchy subject into a fun and educational experience with our ultimate head lice trivia quiz! Test your...
Lice Prevention Strategies for Families: Keeping Your Home Lice-Free All Year Round
Head lice—just the thought of them can send a shiver down any parent’s spine. These tiny pests can turn a household upside down, leading to frantic searches for combs, treatments, and extra laundry detergent. But with some simple preventive strategies, you can...
Can I Catch Head Lice More Than Once?
Dealing with head lice can be an unpleasant experience, and once you’ve managed to get rid of them, the last thing you want is to face another infestation. This leads many to wonder: can you catch head lice more than once? The simple answer is yes. Here’s why and what...
Top 10 Ways NOT to Get Rid of Lice: Hilarious Myths and Misconceptions
Lice infestations are no laughing matter, but sometimes the methods people come up with to get rid of these pesky critters are downright hilarious. Here’s a list of the top 10 most ridiculous and ineffective lice removal methods we’ve heard of, sprinkled with a bit of...
Lice in the Digital Age: How Screen Time Impacts Infestation Rates
In today's digital age, children are spending more time than ever glued to screens—whether it's smartphones, tablets, computers, or gaming consoles. While technology has transformed the way we live and learn, it has also brought about unexpected consequences,...
Does Shaving Your Head or Cutting Your Hair Get Rid of Head Lice and Nits?
Head lice, those tiny, wingless insects that infest human hair and scalp, are the bane of many people's existence. They're highly contagious, causing intense itching and discomfort. When dealing with a head lice infestation, it's natural to consider drastic measures...
Can Your Pets Catch Head Lice? Understanding Cross-Species Infestation
When battling head lice, a common concern among pet owners is whether these pesky parasites can jump from humans to their furry companions. The fear of a full-scale infestation taking over not just your family’s heads but also your pets is daunting. Let's explore the...
Is Spotting Lice Harder Based on Hair Color?
Lice infestations are a common nuisance, particularly among school-age children, but there's a prevailing belief that spotting lice might be easier or harder depending on one's hair color. Some argue that lice are more visible on lighter hair, while others claim the...
Can Head Lice Jump? Separating Myths from Facts and Gaining Clear Understanding
Head lice are tiny, wingless insects that infest the human scalp and feed on blood. These minuscule creatures have been the cause of concern and myths for centuries. One common question that often arises is whether head lice can jump. In this blog, we aim to debunk...
Delving Deeper into the Lifecycle of Head Lice
Dealing with head lice can be a frustrating experience, but understanding their lifecycle can empower us to tackle infestations more effectively. This guide offers an expanded look into the life stages of head lice, alongside more detailed prevention and treatment...
Bald Men and Head Lice: Debunking Myths and Understanding Risks
When it comes to head lice, the popular perception is that these tiny critters have an affinity for lush, abundant hair. But what about bald people? Are they immune to the infestation that plagues so many heads? And do balding heads provide a less hospitable...
Back to School: A Parent’s Guide to Keeping Kids Healthy and Head Lice-Free
Introduction As the new school year is upon us, it’s not just books, pencils, and school uniforms on a parent’s checklist. Keeping your child healthy and lice-free is another significant concern, given that schools are a common breeding ground for germs and little...
Unraveling the Mystery: Where Do Head Lice Originate?
Head lice, those tiny, wingless insects that infest our scalps and cause itching and discomfort, have been a nuisance for humans throughout history. But have you ever wondered where these pesky critters come from? In this blog, we'll delve into the origins of head...
Cleaning Your Home After a Head Lice Infestation: A Comprehensive Guide
Discovering that one of your loved ones has head lice can be a distressing experience. After successfully treating the affected individual and checking other family members, it's important to take additional cleaning measures to prevent the further spread of lice...
What are those bumps on my scalp? Top 5 Head Sore Causes
Experiencing itchy bumps on your scalp can be uncomfortable and bothersome. It's important to identify the underlying causes in order to treat them effectively. Top 5 Head Sore Causes Head Lice: A Likely Culprit for Itchy Bumps on the Scalp One possible cause...
Causes of an Itchy Scalp – Is It Head Lice?
Causes of scalp itching The fear and anxiety surrounding head lice infestations can sometimes lead us to assume that any itching or unusual findings in our hair or our children's hair are due to head lice. However, there are several other conditions that can cause...
Best Hairstyles to Prevent Head lice
If you're a parent whose child has had head lice in the past, or if you've heard about recent cases of head lice in your child's school, you may be wondering how to prevent an infestation. After checking in with us to get the all clear that your child is headlice free...
Do Different Seasons Affect Head lice Infestations?
Many people speculate about the prevalence of head lice during winter and whether their ability to flourish is affected by hot or cold weather. However, these assumptions are not accurate. Head lice can thrive throughout the year, and the only discernible pattern is...
How to Control the Spread of Head Lice at Home
Head lice are parasites that feed on human blood. They can spread quickly, especially among children. Controlling the spread of head lice doesn't have to be difficult. Here are some good strategies you can use to limit the potential for a major infestation in your...
An Overview of Lice Removal Services
Head lice are tiny parasites that live on the human scalp and feed on blood. While lice aren't known to carry diseases, they can be very annoying and difficult to get rid of. This is especially true for families with children in school, as the lice can be caught from...
What to Know About Lice Treatment
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, mice lay up to 10 eggs daily, which is how they multiply quickly. Lice are characterized by their greyish-white color. They feed on blood and attach themselves to hair shafts and the scalp. Compared to...
The Importance of Lice Removal Shampoos
No one likes discovering head lice on their child. It seems dirty and unhealthy, although the truth is, head lice is just itchy and does not spread disease. You want to act quickly to remove the lice from your child's head so the lice do not spread to anyone else....
Why Don’t Over-The-Counter (OTC) Head Lice Treatments Work?
Without a doubt, the most common call we receive at Pediatric Hair Solutions is from a frustrated parent who has been using an over-the-counter (OTC) head lice treatment on their child with no success. Many of them have been fighting head lice for several weeks...
How to Stop the Spread of Head Lice Misinformation
As healthcare professionals, it’s distressing to see so much medical misinformation spread online. Too many well-meaning parents turn to the internet to find helpful information concerning their child’s health, only to be led astray by individuals or groups that promote unproven remedies that are not based on science. Pediatric Hair Solutions has been battling medical misinformation for years, primarily relating to head lice.
Hairstyles That Help to Prevent Head Lice
There are many steps you can take that will help prevent head lice, but keeping your hair away from someone with head lice is one of the best methods. Take a look at these lice-free hairstyles to help you prevent the spread of head lice. Ahhhh...long, lovely locks are...
Best Methods to Prevent Head Lice This Summer (and beyond!)
Summer activities are often the highlight of a child’s year, and nobody wants them ruined by head lice. In this post, we will share our “pro tips” on how to prevent the summer spread of head lice.
Pediatric Hair Solutions “Heads” Back to Summer Camp!
As in-person camps resume in the Carolinas, the medical team at Pediatric Hair Solutions will partner with residential summer camps in North and South Carolina to ensure a lice-free summer camp environment. Summer Camp is BACK and we couldn’t be happier! The return of...
How Does FloSonix Eradicate Head Lice Once and For All?
Pediatric Hair Solution’s Signature Head Lice Treatment Plan Using the FloSonix Device Succeeds Where Other Treatments Fail. We have written a great deal about the ineffectiveness of treating lice with over-the-counter, prescription treatments and at-home remedies....
Why Don’t Over-The-Counter (OTC) Head Lice Treatments Work?
Save Time, Stress and Money and Avoid Chemicals During a Head Lice Outbreak Without a doubt, the most common call we receive at Pediatric Hair Solutions is from a frustrated parent who has been using an over-the-counter (OTC) head lice treatment on their child with...
Why Is it Necessary to Do a Pre-Treatment & Post-Treatment?
There Actually IS a Good Reason Our Patients Do a Pre-Treatment and Post-Treatment... And It is NOT to ‘Sell More Products’ “Sorry, but your child has head lice” is a sentence that NO parent ever wants to hear, and yet so many of us do. Head lice are a very common and...
Got Head Lice? Here Are Some Signs to Look For
How to Tell if Your Child Has Head Lice and What to Do About It! Got head lice? Not to worry. Head lice can happen to anyone at any time and are very common with children, especially around the holiday season when children tend to interact more with other family...
A Holiday Message from Pediatric Hair Solutions
Let’s be honest. 2020 was not the easiest year to get through. We’re ready to move on and get a fresh start in the new year! But despite everything bad that happened this year, we consider ourselves to be blessed, and we have much to be thankful for here at...
Non-Toxic Lice Treatment Better Than New Over-the-Counter Product
Pediatric Hair Solutions President, Sheila Fassler, RN,BSN warns that newly approved over-the-counter drug Sklice is “just one more ineffective OTC pesticide that lice have already proven to be resistant against”. According to a 2016 study, 98% percent of head lice...
How Pediatric Hair Solutions is Helping to “Foster the Movement” With Foster Village Charlotte
We are reflecting on the very special community partnership we have with Foster Village Charlotte and their quest to help children in need with the Foster the Movement campaign.