LICE TIPS

Some families deal with lice once and move on. Others seem to get it back every few months. Here's why repeat infestations happen, whether your child can build immunity, and what actually breaks the cycle.

You've booked the appointment. Now what? A LiceDoctors technician brings all her own equipment and doesn't need much from you. Here's the short list of things that actually help, and what you can skip.

Nits and dandruff get confused all the time — they're both small and white and found in the hair. Here's one quick test that tells them apart immediately, plus what else to look for if you're not sure what you're dealing with.

Treatment is done — but how do you know it worked? Itching can continue for weeks even after lice are gone. Here's what actually tells you the case is cleared, how long to keep checking, and what to do if something shows up again.

Most parents have never actually seen lice up close. They're smaller than expected, fast, and easy to mistake for dandruff, hair casts, or product buildup. Here's a clear breakdown of what live lice, nymphs, and nits actually look like — and where to find them.

Parents often wonder whether pools or lakes spread lice. The answer is more nuanced than yes or no — lice can survive briefly underwater and chlorine doesn't kill them, but the pool itself isn't the main risk. Here's what actually is.

Before you book, you want to know what you're signing up for. A LiceDoctors visit runs 1 to 3 hours depending on how many people need treatment and how severe the case is. Here's what actually happens during that time and what affects how long it takes.

When your kid has lice at 9pm on a Sunday, you don't have time to second-guess the service you're booking. Here's what LiceDoctors' ratings, reviews, and 20-year track record actually show — so you can book with confidence.

There are a lot of lice removal services out there. Most were not developed by a doctor. LiceDoctors' treatment process was built by a licensed physician and continues to be backed by medical professionals on staff — and that shapes everything from how the treatment works to how technicians are trained.

After a lice treatment, most families panic-clean everything in the house. The CDC says you don't need to. Here's what you can skip, what actually matters, and why the comb-through is the only thing worth losing sleep over.