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Do you have lice? Do you know how to check and treat lice? Do you know how to prevent lice? Find Lice Information by Reading Our Lice Blog! Heartland Healthy Heads as healthcare professionals, with years of experience in head lice treatment, strive to offer the most up-to-date information and treatment options. Offer safe, treatment options with no toxins and no pesticides and customize..
Heartland Healthy Heads Blog
4M ago
Dealing with head lice can be a frustrating experience, but understanding their lifecycle can empower us to tackle infestations more effectively. This guide offers an expanded look into the life stages of head lice, alongside more detailed prevention and treatment strategies.
Introduction to Head Lice
Head lice are tiny parasites that are found on the human scalp. They feed on small amounts of blood drawn from the scalp and are a common issue, particularly among children.
Detailed Lifecycle Stages
Egg (Nit) Stage:
Location and Identification: Nits are most commonly found around the ears and ..read more
Heartland Healthy Heads Blog
5M ago
When it comes to head lice, the popular perception is that these tiny critters have an affinity for lush, abundant hair. But what about bald people? Are they immune to the infestation that plagues so many heads? And do balding heads provide a less hospitable environment for these pests? This blog aims to shed light on the curious case of bald people and head lice, debunking myths and clarifying facts along the way.
What are Head Lice?
Before delving into the specifics of baldness and lice, it’s essential to understand what head lice are. These tiny, wingless insects feed on human blood and ar ..read more
Heartland Healthy Heads Blog
6M ago
Introduction
As the new school year is upon us, it’s not just books, pencils, and school uniforms on a parent’s checklist. Keeping your child healthy and lice-free is another significant concern, given that schools are a common breeding ground for germs and little critters like head lice. This comprehensive guide will help you prepare your kids to go back to school in the healthiest way possible, while also providing effective strategies to avoid a head lice infestation.
Immunization and Health Check-ups Why It’s Important:
Starting the school year off with a full health check-up ensures that ..read more
Heartland Healthy Heads Blog
7M ago
Head lice, those tiny, wingless insects that infest our scalps and cause itching and discomfort, have been a nuisance for humans throughout history. But have you ever wondered where these pesky critters come from? In this blog, we’ll delve into the origins of head lice, their life cycle, and how they’ve managed to stick around for so long.
The Basics of Head Lice
Before we explore their origins, let’s get familiar with some basics about head lice:
Head Lice Species: The scientific name for the head louse is Pediculus humanus capitis. They are a subspecies of the human louse and have evolved ..read more
Heartland Healthy Heads Blog
8M ago
Discovering that one of your loved ones has head lice can be a distressing experience. After successfully treating the affected individual and checking other family members, it’s important to take additional cleaning measures to prevent the further spread of lice throughout your home. In this article, we will provide you with a guide on how to treat your home for lice.
How to Treat Your Home for Lice
Disinfect Hairbrushes and Combs
Start by boiling a kettle of water. Remove any hair that is stuck in the brushes and combs, and then soak them in the hot water for approximately two minutes. You ..read more
Heartland Healthy Heads Blog
9M ago
Experiencing itchy bumps on your scalp can be uncomfortable and bothersome. It’s important to identify the underlying causes in order to treat them effectively.
Top 5 Head Sore Causes
Head Lice: A Likely Culprit for Itchy Bumps on the Scalp
One possible cause of itchy bumps on the scalp is head lice. These tiny parasites inject their saliva, which contains an anticoagulant, while feeding on blood from the scalp. If you are allergic to their saliva, you may develop raised hives and experience itching. Typically, these bumps are found around the base of the neck, under the hairline, but t ..read more
Heartland Healthy Heads Blog
10M ago
Causes of scalp itching
The fear and anxiety surrounding head lice infestations can sometimes lead us to assume that any itching or unusual findings in our hair or our children’s hair are due to head lice. However, there are several other conditions that can cause scalp itching (not just head lice). If you are uncertain about the cause of the itch, it is advisable to seek professional advice. Call us today to schedule your consultation.
DEC Plugs
If you have an itchy scalp and notice small specks on your scalp, you may have over-dried your scalp. These specks are known as de ..read more
Heartland Healthy Heads Blog
1y ago
If you’re a parent whose child has had head lice in the past, or if you’ve heard about recent cases of head lice in your child’s school, you may be wondering how to prevent an infestation. After checking in with us to get the all clear that your child is headlice free – you may want to try an easy method of prevention for when you go back to school: braiding.
As head lice develop and establish themselves in the hair, some of the adult lice will seek out opportunities to move on and infest other heads. They’re looking for chances to crawl across, so leaving hair loose and flowing provide ..read more
Heartland Healthy Heads Blog
1y ago
Many people speculate about the prevalence of head lice during winter and whether their ability to flourish is affected by hot or cold weather. However, these assumptions are not accurate. Head lice can thrive throughout the year, and the only discernible pattern is related to the school semester when children are in close proximity and interacting with each other.
Head lice prefer a warm and cozy environment, which they can find in human hair regardless of the season. The warmth and moisture in the hair, as well as the access to blood for feeding and a suitable place for laying eggs, make it ..read more
Heartland Healthy Heads Blog
1y ago
Many parents worry about their children getting lice. After all, treating lice can be a bit inconvenient and time consuming. Additionally, many people simply don’t know a lot about lice. This leads to several questions. One question is whether you can get lice from pets. Let’s look.
Can Pets Get Lice?
Before determining if you can get lice from your pets, it first makes sense to find out if pets can get lice. The answer to this question is yes. Most pets can get lice. In fact, a variety of pets including dogs, cats, hamsters, some birds, and more can get lice.
Whether or not your specific pet ..read more