Head lice affect around 6 to 12 million people in the United States with the most targeted demographic being children ages 3-11. With that number of cases, the term is one many are familiar with, whether they contract the condition directly or through someone else. Although it doesn’t cause any severe disease itself, head lice can still be a nuisance and in some cases lead to serious bacterial infections.  Body lice, however, is a term that not many are familiar with and affects fewer people than head lice. There are many differences between body and head lice, and it’s vital to understan ..read more

Head lice are tiny bugs that cause itching and irritation on the scalp. Children make up the majority of patients seen at lice clinics across the country, as the levels of transmission are significantly higher in their age group. At Lice Clinics of America located in Anderson, Spartanburg, and Greenville South Carolina, we are the leaders in treating head lice infestations. Our FDA-Approved technology has revolutionized the world of treating head lice, with a 99% effective rate and guaranteed one treatment appointment.  While treating head lice is important, understanding what they are an ..read more

If you have been experiencing a persistent itchiness in your scalp, and have ruled out dryness or allergies as potential causes, then you may be in need of lice removal. Head lice are highly durable, persistent little parasites that live in the hair and scalp of humans and animals. They reproduce rapidly and can easily spread to other unsuspecting members of a household or classroom, and can be very difficult to get rid of. For these reasons, it is highly recommended you get checked and treated by a professional, but we will discuss a few different screening options you can take to avoid misdi ..read more

You may be familiar with head lice, or you may have had the unfortunate experience of hosting them in your hair for a period of time, but do you understand how they live and function in relation to humans and other animals? Questions like, “what do lice eat” or “what can I use to kill lice” come to mind whenever we have the misfortune to encounter them, and there are many common myths circulating the web and social circles that provide misleading information, or only partial answers. In this article, we will discuss some of the basics of head lice and what you can do to avoid or eliminate them ..read more

If you or your child have been experiencing an irritated scalp, it is important to check for lice. Head lice are a common problem, especially among school-aged children. Though head lice do not pose much immediate danger, they can be highly irritating and spread to others. Left untreated, head lice can lead to serious bacterial infections. Due to their small size and off-white color, they can be easy to mistake for other conditions such as dandruff or eczema. If you think you might be dealing with a case of lice, use these tips to help you identify them.  How to Spot a Nit Nits are anothe ..read more

Head lice spread like wildfire across schools, summer camps, and within families, leaving many of us wondering, how do these tiny insects get around so fast? Despite their small size and short legs, these sesame seed-sized parasites infest between six and eleven million heads every year in America. So how do lice spread? Though these insects seem to get around with ease, they do not travel from head to head as one might expect. If you have encountered someone with head lice recently, don’t panic! There is a low chance that they were spread to you.  Do Lice Jump? There are many bugs capabl ..read more

For many families with young children, head lice can be a common issue as it is highly contagious and epidemics occur in schools, day-cares and nurseries. One popular myth about lice is that only children can get it. While it is more common for children to become infested, it is possible for adults to also get head lice. How do you get lice as an adult? Any person with hair can get lice, so it is possible to become infested even if you are not around children. However, it is much less common for adults who do not frequently spend time with children to have lice.  While uncommon, adults wi ..read more