Steps to take when detecting lice in your hair

Finding out that you or a family member have head lice is never any fun, but it is important to stay calm. Head lice are a very common problem that affects millions of people every year. If you are worried that you may have head lice, but you don’t know for sure, here are some tips to help you check for lice and deal with the issue quickly. 

Get a good view

Lice can move quickly to avoid exposure to light, so it is normal to have a hard time spotting them. On top of that, lice and their offspring, called nits, are tiny and can be very hard to spot. Nits appear white or yellow-brown and are tightly attached to the hair near the scalp, and they are only 2-3 millimeters across. A magnifying glass and a brightly lit room can be used to get a good image of the scalp. 

Some people use a special flashlight called a wood light that makes them easier to spot. It can be easy to confuse a bad case of dandruff for lice, Afterall they both cause irritation, but the main way to tell is the dry skin will come off easily, but nits and lice cling on tight. The back of the neck, the hairline, and behind the ears are some of the most common spots to find lice.

Lice treatment

Now that you have detected the lice in your hair, the next step is simple. Get rid of the lice. Easier said than done you might think, but with modern technology, Lice Clinics of America has developed a chemical and medication-free treatment process that guarantees a lice-free scalp. Most DIY remedies for head lice are myths, so it is important that you go to a professional before you try shampooing your hair with mayonnaise. Lice Clinics of America have locations in a variety of places including a Lice clinic in Omaha, Nebraska. 

The comb-out method

After you have gotten initially treated, all of the lice in your hair should be dead. Unfortunately, their bodies remain. That is where the comb-out method comes into play. In order to get the  remaining lice out, first, you must wet your hair. Then, one small section at a time, comb through your hair from the roots to the tips. Make sure to wipe off the comb each time as to not be counterproductive. Rinse and repeat this process until all of the hair has been combed through entirely. 

Lice Treatment Solutions in Omaha, Nebraska

Stop slathering your little one’s hair in mayo or spending hours trying to comb out the lice yourself and instead bring your child into Lice Clinics of America in Omaha. Our lice treatment center is fully equipped to handle head lice and make sure it’s an issue you don’t have to deal with.