Lice Aren’t Nice: A Panic Free Guide to Dealing with Lice

GUIDE

TO L IC E

A PANIC FREE

GUIDE

head lice most common inpreschool & school-aged children

will be spent on lice treatments in the United States this year alone

LICE ARE easiest to treat in THEIR infancy. dELOUSE YOUR HOUSE AT THE FIRST SIGN OF AN INFESTATION.

Nits will hatch after 6-9 days incubation on a hair shaft

Head lice are parasitic insects that only attack humans – they don’t choose pets as hosts.

Lice can only crawl, they can‘t hop or jump

Sharing infected combs & brushes, towels, pillows & clothes

head-to-head contact (hugs & close play)

You can only catch lice from another human

Head lice are parasitic insects that only attack humans – they don’t choose pets as hosts.

Diligently check your child when they’ve been exposed

detect & treat early infestations to prevent the spread to others.

You can only catch lice from another human

DID YOU KNOW THAT DAILY BATHING IS NOT EFFECTIVE PREVENTION FOR LICE?

Lice won’t just go away on their own. follow this treatment plan to rid your home of an outbreak.

Put combs, brushes, hair accessories in a sealed baggie & freeze for 24 hours

Be wary of do-it-yourself/home remedies for lice, they have not been evaluated for safety and effectiveness by the Food & Drug Administration.

Be wary of do-it-yourself/home remedies for lice, they have not been evaluated for safety and effectiveness by the Food & Drug Administration.

If you find head lice in your child’s hair, notify the school or daycare center. This will inform other parents who can check their own children to stop the spread of lice.

If you‘re still having trouble after treatment, we recommend you see your primary care physician or dermatologist for further care.