DISPELLING THE MYTHS ABOUT HEAD LICE
As a lice technician I often hear all sorts of mistruths about the way one can contract head lice and remedies to repel them. These so called "myths" can cause a person to be leary about telling friends and family they've contracted lice. I often get teenage girls who do not want to let their friends know they have a lice infestation. They feel they're friends will think they are not clean or their home is dirty. I've been told especi...
Lice….To Clean or Not to Clean “Everything!”
Lice treatment can be emotionally draining! Figuring out what to clean around the house after lice treatment, can be even more stressful and tiring! I've arrived at a client's home only to find everything bagged, laundry all over the floor, basically the entire house turned upside down! When I tell them none of this is necessary, the response is always "are you serious!" Lice do not want your furniture, stuffed animals, carpet, or any ...