by Pediatric Hair Solutions | Sep 12, 2019 | Facts About Lice, Preventing the Spread of Lice
With thousands of children across the country reuniting in classrooms this month, it’s no wonder that the National Pediculosis Society (NPA) (https://www.headlice.org/comb/), declared September as National Head Lice Prevention Month. The NPA is a nonprofit that works...
by Pediatric Hair Solutions | Jun 3, 2019 | Head Lice Summer Camp, Preventing the Spread of Lice
Head lice can turn the fun and adventure of summer camp into a nightmare. The spread of head lice is more common at summer camps because of group activities and shared sleeping quarters. According to research, 60% of camp leaders say lice infestations were a...
by Pediatric Hair Solutions | Mar 11, 2019 | Hair Care, Preventing the Spread of Lice
97% of head lice are spread through direct head to head contact. So one of the best ways to prevent it from spreading is to wear a very tight hairstyle. Lice are similar to monkeys on a vine. They need something to grab onto when they are moving from head to head. If...
by Pediatric Hair Solutions | Jan 2, 2019 | Head Lice Care, Preventing the Spread of Lice
Head lice is the second most common communicable disease next to the common cold so it’s important to know the facts in order to help prevent the spread of head lice. 97% of head lice is spread through direct head to head contact. So the best way to prevent head...
by Pediatric Hair Solutions | Nov 15, 2018 | Facts About Lice, Preventing the Spread of Lice
There’s nothing better than cozy family time during the holidays. Unfortunately, head lice enjoy the holidays as much as we do. 97% of head lice cases are spread through direct head to head contact. That means the close quarters of family gatherings can increase...
by Pediatric Hair Solutions | Mar 7, 2018 | Head Lice Care, Lice Remedies That Don't Work, Preventing the Spread of Lice
If you have elementary school children, chances are you have received the infamous “lice letter” from your child’s school. Schools often send a letter home when there is a higher than normal level of head lice detected in a group or class of...
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