Entries by FreshHeads

The Life Cycle of Head Lice

If you find yourself in the midst of a lice infestation and choose to try and treat the head lice yourself, it is very important to understand and address the head lice in every life stage, not just one. Most head lice treatments only attack one or two different life stages at a time, and […]

How to Properly Comb for Lice and Nits

At the first sign or threat of a head lice infestation, it is key to treat the head lice as soon as possible to help minimize infecting and spreading to others in and outside of your immediate household. Because head lice are such a common affliction, there are many options available that you can take […]

Is it Lice? Signs and Symptoms of Head Lice

Head lice are a common problem in schools, but a big problem nonetheless. That’s why, as the new school season begins, it is important to be aware of the different signs and symptoms of head lice. The intense itching that most people experience with lice can take weeks to develop, which leads to the spread […]

Can Head Lice Cause Disease?

As a parent, we all know the dreaded feeling when we see our children scratch at their heads. We have high hopes and think to ourselves, “maybe they’re just hot and sweaty,” then logic comes into play and as we check our children’s heads, our stomachs drop. However, being a parent, it’s our job to […]

How Does Lice Spread in a Classroom?

As summer ends and students begin to go to school again, head lice can easily become a problem. In order to prevent an infestation, it is important to stay informed about how lice actually spreads in a classroom. Our Fresh Heads Lice Removal Clinics in Savannah, Orlando, and Jacksonville, are great resources when researching about […]

Can Bald People Get Lice?

Adult head lice are super tiny, around 2-3 mm, six-legged insects that attach to the scalp and neck and lay their eggs on the base of their host’s hair shaft. Head lice are spread by head-to-head contact. Lice seem to have an easier time infesting on younger children more often than others, but adults or […]

Head Lice at the Pool

With the summer in full swing, it is important to be aware of how lice can spread at any pool party. Luckily, Fresh Heads Lice Treatment Center provides safe and effective lice removal so that you can enjoy the fun in the sun without worrying about lice.  Can Chlorine Kill Lice? Although this is a […]

Why Most Kids Get Lice in the Summer

Summer is an exciting time of the year- with all of the summer camps, playdates, sleepovers, and sporting activities kids are having tons of fun in the sun with their friends. However, with mass amounts of kids gathering in close contact to one another, lice are able to easily move from head to head- making […]