Entries by FreshHeads

Are Drug-Resistant Lice Headed Your Way?

Head lice are a fact of life for parents of school-aged children. With 6 to 12 million children infested each year, it’s hard to make it through elementary school without about with the pesky parasites. Traditionally, over-the-counter treatments were enough to get rid of the problem. However, U.S. investigators are now warning that drug-resistant lice […]

Head Lice and School District Policies at Clay County Public Schools, St. John’s Public Schools and Duval County Public Schools

If you live in Jacksonville, FL, and surrounding areas, school is back in session. Time to review the North Florida School Lice Policies for the local school districts of Clay County Public Schools, St. Johns County for Public Schools, and Duval County Public Schools. To see the full official head lice policies for schools in Central […]

What is Causing My Head to Itch – Dandruff or Head Lice?

Our experts at Fresh Heads Head Lice Treatment Center, are often asked how to tell the difference between dandruff and head lice. It’s true that both conditions are common and cause uncomfortable itchiness. The good news is that both conditions are treatable using their unique treatments. Dandruff, also known as seborrheic dermatitis, is basically flaking […]

Summer Camp Blues

Ah, summer! The kids are counting down the days until summer begins. Parents, perhaps, not so much. However, there is the blessing that is summer camp! For many families, part of the summer routine for kids involves some sort of day or overnight camp. It’s a wonderful time for children to meet new friends, learn […]

Fresh Heads Head Lice Treatment Center Opens Orlando Location

In order to meet Orlando area demands, Fresh Heads Head Lice Treatment Center has a new Central Florida location at 2273 Via De Lago, Suite 100 in Altamonte Springs. Fresh Heads is the area’s only science-and-research-based lice removal company and is affiliated with Lice Clinics of America as a preferred provider. According to Founder and […]

Head Lice Take No Holidays!

It’s the time of year when families are making plans to host holiday guests or to be holiday guests.  So what does that have to do with head lice?  Let’s just say that they are often exported or imported by unsuspecting relatives and neighbors.  Families often struggle with infestation after infestation of head lice.  Instead […]

School Head Lice Policies: Too Lenient or Too Strict?

There appears to be a trend for some school districts to change their policies about head lice in the classroom. In an effort to keep kids in class, maintain confidentiality, and prevent misdiagnosis, school officials are leaning toward removing “no nit” policies and replacing them with more lenient policies. There are three basic policies regarding […]

Head Lice Awareness/Prevention Month

September is Head Lice Awareness/Prevention Month.  Sponsored annually since 1985 by the National Pediculosis Association (NPA), Head Lice Awareness/Prevention Month was originated to bring attention to the pesky problem by providing information about regular screenings, early detection, and effective non-chemical removal procedures. Screening by parents on a regular basis allows for early detection.  Early detection […]