HEAD LICE BLOG
What To Do When You Get Head Lice
Got lice? Here’s what to do next What you feared the most has come true: you saw a live bug in your child’s hair. Freaking out? Don’t. A case of head lice happens to the best of us, and while it is highly contagious, it’s totally treatable. Here’s what we recommend...
PHS Gives Back – Meet Foster Village Charlotte
Pediatric Hair Solutions’ Community Outreach: Meet Foster Village Charlotte “Overall my foster experience was joyous, but also isolating an extremely difficult” - Molly Zalewski, Co-Founder, Foster Village On a hot summer day in June 2016, Molly Zalewski, a foster...
Do Home Remedies For Lice Removal Work?
Do home remedies for lice removal work? We’ve been in the lice removal business for a while now, which means we’ve seen a lot - a lot of things that DON’T work, that is. Today we’re going to be talking about what doesn’t work – home remedies, grandma’s recipes, old...
Test Your Lice Knowledge
With so many scary stories and misconceptions out there about lice, it’s easy to get the wrong information and completely panic when you think (or know) your child has head lice. But, much of the talk that’s swirling out there are just myths and have no scientific...
Our Favorite ‘Itchy’ Children’s Books
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...
Pediatric Hair Solutions to the Rescue at Summer Camp!
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...
The Truth About Treating Lice with Heated Air Medical Devices
Without a doubt, the most common call we receive at Pediatric Hair Solutions is from a parent who has been treating their child for head lice for several weeks, sometimes months. Not only are they not able to get rid of lice, but it has usually spread to other family...
Pediatric Hair Solutions Celebrates National Nurses Week
At Pediatric Hair Solutions, we believe nursing is more than an occupation. National Nurses Week in May is a time to reflect and celebrate all that nurses contribute to healthcare. Nurses change, save, and improve lives with caring and compassion. They serve many...
Pediatric Hair Solutions Joins In Uber Safety Campaign Efforts
The staff at Pediatric Hair Solutions is mourning the loss of a USC student who is a friend of one of our own team members. Samantha Josephson mistakenly got into a car that she thought was an Uber and was later found dead. A man she mistook for her Uber driver has...
Hairstyles That Help Prevent Head 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...
How To Clean Your Home After Discovering Head Lice
Once a case of head lice is confirmed in your household, the most important first step is to have everyone professionally checked for lice to prevent it from spreading. Once you determine how many people in your household have head lice, it's important to have it...
Head Lice Prevention Tips
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 lice...
Holidays & Head Lice Go Together – Learn How To Keep Them Away!
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 your...
Why School Lice Policies Are Changing
NEW HEAD LICE POLICIES IN SCHOOL Recent studies and recommendations about head lice have prompted many school districts to change their head lice policies. Some school districts are now following the recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and...
Pediatric Hair Solutions Donates Head Check Services To Camp CARE
A team of technicians from Pediatric Hair Solutions provided free lice head check services for campers attending Camp CARE. Camp CARE provides a week long summer camp for children who have, or have had cancer. Camp CARE (Cancer Ain’t Really the End) provides support,...
PHS Team Volunteers In The Dominican Republic
Two staff members from Pediatric Hair Solutions will be traveling to the Dominican Republic with a group from Carmel Christian School to volunteer at Freedom Christian School near Ramon Santana. The school educates children ages 3 to 18 years old from the surrounding...
Pediatric Hair Solutions Supports Petition To FDA For Safe Head Lice Information
Pediatric Hair Solutions was one of the first head lice treatment specialists to develop a safe, non-toxic and comprehensive treatment process that kills all lice and their eggs. Owner Sheila Fassler, RN, supports a petition submitted to the US Food and Drug...
Don’t Bring Lice Home From Summer Camp
If summer camp is on the agenda for your kids this summer, make sure they return home with happy camp memories, not head lice. Unfortunately, the spread of head lice at summer camp is fairly common. 60% of camp leaders say head lice infestations are a significant...
Do Home Remedies For Head Lice Work?
If you have a case of head lice on your hands and want to treat it naturally and cost effectively, you may be considering a natural remedy. Home remedies can be appealing because they don't involve toxic chemicals and neurotoxins that are commonly found in over the...
What To Do If There Is A Lice Outbreak In Your Child’s Classroom
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 students. While the idea...
Spread Love Not Lice! Our Top Head Lice Prevention Tips
Lice is primarily spread through direct head-to-head contact. The best way to prevent the spread is to avoid touching heads, taking selfies, sharing a pillow and, when you can, avoid hugging 🙂 Don't share brushes, combs, scarves, hats, helmets, towels, pillows,...
PHS Community Care Foundation Donates Lice Treatments To Children In the Dominican Republic
PHS Community Care Foundation announced it has donated 50 Head Lice Treatment Kits to children and families of Freedom Christian School in the Dominican Republic. The mission of the foundation, a non-profit arm of Pediatric Hair Solutions, is to provide safe and...
How To Avoid Getting Head Lice In The Winter Months
While there is no "season" for head lice, it can be more common in the winter months as children and families are in tighter quarters, families gather for the holidays and winter apparel is swapped and shared. We've compiled the top tips to keep head lice from...
Pediatric Hair Solutions Announces Launch Of Nonprofit Foundation
Pediatric Hair Solutions has announced the launch of a nonprofit foundation to provide free head lice treatment to low income children and families. The PHS Community Care Foundation will focus on providing underserved families with free, safe and effective head lice...
Pediatric Hair Solutions Partners With Camp CARE
Pediatric Hair Solutions was pleased to partner with Camp CARE by providing free head check services on their camp intake day. More than 180 campers took part in Camp CARE this summer. The camp is located on Lake Lure. Camp CARE provides a week long summer camp for...
Pediatric Hair Solutions Goes To Summer Camp!
Who says you need to be a kid to go to summer camp? Every summer, the team at Pediatric Hair Solutions heads to camps across North and South Carolina. We provide head check screening services on the first day of camp for some of the largest camps in the...
Chemical Lice Treatment Shampoos Linked To Abnormal Behavior
New research shows the ingredients found in the most common head lice treatment shampoos have been linked to behavioral difficulties in young children. A team of French researchers investigated whether prenatal or childhood exposure to pyrethroid, a group of synthetic...
Keep Lice Away At Summer Camp
If your child is going to camp this summer, you'll want to add 'head check' to your to-do list. Getting your child checked for head lice before they go to summer camp will save you time and money, and most importantly, ensure your child gets to enjoy every minute of...
Pediatric Hair Solutions Guest Blogs For Charlotte Smarty Pants
Sheila Fassler, RN and owner of Pediatric Hair Solutions wrote a guest blog for the popular mommy website Charlotte Smarty Pants. In the blog post "Lice 101: What Every Parent Needs to Know about Lice", Sheila clears up the myths and confusing surrounding head lice....
Pediatric Hair Solutions Opens New Treatment Center In Mount Pleasant
Pediatric Hair Solutions celebrated the opening of its newest location in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The MD/RN owned and operated business is dedicated exclusively to the treatment of head lice. Mayor Linda Page and Mount Pleasant Councilman Mark Smith attended...
Pediatric Hair Solutions Featured In North Carolina’s Health & Wellness Magazine
Pediatric Hair Solutions was recently featured in North Carolina's Health and Wellness Magazine. The article detailed the facts and myths surrounding head lice, including recent studies that reveal 98% of head lice have developed resistance to the most common...
Pediatric Hair Solutions Recognized As A Fast 50 Company By The Charlotte Business Journal
Pediatric Hair Solutions has been named to the Charlotte Business Journal's Fast 50 of 2016. The prestigious award recognizes the Charlotte region's fastest growing private companies. Pediatric Hair Solutions, a leading health care provider focused on the treatment of...
Pediatric Hair Solutions Now Serving Families In Charleston
Pediatric Hair Solutions announced it is now providing mobile head lice treatment services to children and adults in Charleston, Mount Pleasant and surrounding communities. The company is the only licensed health care provider in the area focusing exclusively on the...
Study Shows 98% Of Head Lice Resistant To Common Over-the-Counter Treatments
Research published in the Journal of Medical Entomology shows 98% of head lice, also called Super Lice, now carry gene mutations that make them resistant to the most common treatments. The so-called Super Lice have been discovered in 42 states. Super Lice have built...
Facts & Fiction About Super Lice
You’ve probably seen stories in the news about the spread of Super Lice. Lice that have mutated to become resistant to the most common over-the-counter treatments are now present in 48 states. So basically, all lice are Super Lice! In order to prevent lice from...
Tips For A Lice-Free Summer Camp
Some of your child's best memories are often made at summer camp. Unfortunately, head lice like camp just as much as your children do. Don't let the pesky problem keep your child from the fun of swimming, games and campfires this summer. Pediatric Hair Solutions keeps...
Pediatric Hair Solutions Announces Grand Opening In Lake Norman Area
Pediatric Hair Solutions continues to grow! We are excited to announce our second Charlotte-area clinic location in Cornelius. At our headquarters in Charlotte, we were regularly treating families driving 30 to 45 minutes from the Lake Norman area. Those families...
Announcing Our New Location In Youngstown, Ohio
We are excited to announce our continued growth with the opening of a new location in Youngstown, Ohio! A ribbon cutting ceremony and open house was held on February 4th at our clinic on Boardman Canfield Road.Sheila Fassler, owner of Pediatric Hair Solutions, was...
When Lice Won’t Leave
“I have treated my daughters twice and am still finding lice!” “We have tried all the shampoos and can’t get rid of lice!” “I have used a prescription lice treatment from our doctor and then over the counter treatments and lice keep coming back! Sound familiar? If...
Pediatric Hair Solutions In The Community
At Pediatric Hair Solutions, we believe in giving back to the many communities we serve. This December in Charlotte, we were proud to support a program that provides Christmas gifts to less fortunate families in the Charlotte area. The Explorer Christmas Project is a...
Pediatric Hair Solutions Medical Director Is Expert Guest On Dr. Radio
Dr. John Fassler, Medical Director of Pediatric Hair Solutions, was recently a guest on Dr. Radio on Sirius XM. Dr. Fassler appeared on the segment "On Call for Kids" to discuss the super lice epidemic and effective treatment options for head lice. Pediatrician and...
Don’t Be Afraid Of Head Lice Treatment
We understand how intimidating it can be to step into a clinic for head lice treatment. There’s a stigma that can come with head lice, and while based on myths and rumors, it is something we all have to deal with. Even though head lice are a problem that is completely...
Stay Lice-Free: Tips For College Students
Do you have a child heading off to college soon? Or are you a college student yourself, about to move into your dorm? Well, chances are, in between registering for classes and buying textbooks and dorm room furnishings, you haven’t thought about how to protect...
Going Back To School After Head Lice Treatment
Whether you had head lice treatment during summer vacation or during the school year, going back to school afterwards can be daunting. Unfortunately, there is still a stigma that many people place on those who have had head lice, even though we are all equally...
DIY Hair Repair To Get Ready For Fall
It’s hard to believe that summer is on the way out to make way for fall! Whether this makes you happy or sad, the change is inevitable. Another thing that is inevitable is the damage your hair has suffered from days in the sun, at the beach or in the pool. Now is the...
The Ineffectiveness Of Over-The-Counter Head Lice Treatments
Before you decide to run to the local drugstore to pick up an over-the-counter (OTC) head lice treatment, take a moment to consider your options. While several OTC treatments have received promotion by some, they are ultimately not effective for treating head lice....
How To Talk To Other Parents About Head Lice
The topic of head lice is usually not the most popular one amongst parents, though it is a necessary one. Head lice spread most easily between friends, family, schoolmates, and team members. Here are a few tips on how to talk to other parents about head lice: Decide...
How Does Non-Toxic Head Lice Treatment Work?
Non-toxic head lice treatment doesn’t have to be a mystery. At Pediatric Hair Solutions, we specialize in safe and effective non-toxic treatment that gets the job done. Here is a breakdown of how our non-toxic treatment works: How does it work? At Pediatric...
Tips For Keeping Leonard Off The Team
Do you or your kids love to play sports during the summer or will you be signing up for to play for the fall? Getting out and enjoying a game with friends, colleagues, or classmates can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for kids and adults alike. Of course,...
Teenagers and Head Lice: Tips for Parents
Teenagers like to think they are invincible and immune to things such as head lice, but unfortunately they are not. Head lice do not discriminate based on anything, least of all age. That being said, teenagers often take it the hardest when a head lice infestation is...