The Benefits of Professional Lice Removal
Nothing derails a class faster than a case of head lice. Head lice are known as Pediculus humanus capitis. These are most often found deep in the hair, where they suck blood from the scalp. Pediculus humanus capitis are extremely contagious, as the lice have legs that allow them to move from one person’s scalp to another. If unchecked, lice can easily breed within the hair, birthing babies that drink blood to grow.
To end this lice lifespan, it’s important to remove every last trace of the lice. Instead of doing it yourself, it’s much more beneficial to enlist the services of professional lice removal clinicians. They know how to find lice, even if the insects have burrowed deep into the hair. Teachers, parents, and school staff will find that hiring a professional is beneficial for a variety of reasons.
Screenings are more accurate when working with a professional. For just $25 each, the staff at Lice Clinics of America will thoroughly check both the scalp and the hair to ensure that there are no living lice or eggs. Even after getting treated, clinicians at the Lice Clinics of America will re-inspect each person who received a lice treatment to ensure that it worked. While you can certainly look for lice yourself with a comb, clinicians will pick up on lice that your untrained eye may have missed.
If you find lice, it can be very tempting to hop online and read up on DIY lice removal methods and treatments. These are cheap and supposedly clear your head of lice. However, treating lice is not a one-and-done procedure. You can’t just apply a special shampoo or ointment in the hair or scalp once and think that the lice will never return. You have to check again for lice after the treatment, and it may take multiple treatments to fully remove all lice and eggs.
Another benefit is that you’ll know for sure that the lice are really gone. At Lice Clinics of America, you can go the DIY route if you want with a lice removal kit. This includes a professional lice comb and a special shampoo. It may take several uses to get rid of all lice, but all along, professional clinicians are available to answer questions about the treatment, including how to use it, how often, and how soon to expect results.
Professionals also have access to better treatments than those you can make yourself or find over-the-counter at a drug store. These can kill lice more effectively, making them quite beneficial. Lice Clinics of America offers various professional treatments, including a comb-out treatment, the express treatment that kills all lice in just 30 minutes, and a full treatment with an oil, use of the AirAlle device, and then a comb-out to free the scalp and hair of eggs and lice.
Jill Leshtz and Jennifer Riback lead Lice Clinics of America in Deerfield, Illinois. The two certified operators are mothers who have dealt with their fair share of lice outbreaks. They created the AirAlle device that uses hot air to remove all traces of lice during just one appointment. To learn more or schedule a consultation, contact the Lice Clinics of America today.
