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Head lice need a human scalp to survive—they can’t live more than 24 to 48 hours away from one. This means extensive home cleaning typically isn’t necessary, though you may want to wash recently worn items.
Head lice only feed on humans, so your pets cannot catch them or pass them to you. Your family’s lice won’t spread to your pets.
Head lice feed on the scalp and have legs specialized for gripping hair. They’re adapted to stay on the scalp and don’t migrate elsewhere on the body.

The at-home treatments help in two ways. First, they support removal of any nits that may have been missed during your in-clinic visit—if any hatch after you get home, the solution helps clear them. Second, since lice can survive up to 48 hours off the head, the at-home treatments provide extra support against possible reinfestation in your home environment in the days right after your appointment.

Head lice don’t spread disease. While uncomfortable, they’re not a health danger—more of a.

Nits are lice eggs stuck to hair shafts near the scalp using a natural, glue-like substance. They look oval-shaped and are usually tan, brown, or grayish in color.

Keeping hair tied back or up reduces head-to-head contact, which is the main way lice spread. You can also use a mint-scented prevention spray—lice are naturally deterred by mint scent. These practical steps help reduce the chances of lice finding their way to your hair.

Nits typically take 7 to 10 days to hatch. They need the warm, moist environment of the human scalp to develop and will die if they fall off your head.

Direct head-to-head contact is how most lice spread from one person to another. Less commonly, lice can pass through shared items like hats, helmets, towels, brushes, or combs from someone who has lice.

About half of people react to lice bites with an itchy scalp—often the first sign of lice. Other common signs include sleep troubles, since lice are active at night. Some people report a feeling of movement or crawling on the scalp. These signs vary from person to person.

No, head lice don’t jump or fly. They spread by crawling directly from one person’s hair to another’s.

Chemical furniture sprays can contain harsh ingredients and pose safety concerns. Since lice only survive 48 hours off the scalp, extensive furniture treatment isn’t usually necessary. Simple steps like washing.

Since lice survive only a few days away from the scalp, you don’t need to discard items. Instead, machine-dry stuffed animals and pillows on high heat for 30 minutes, or seal them in a plastic bag for 2 days. These methods address the risk.

Head lice have existed for thousands of years and have been found in human populations throughout history.

Our specialized lice comb features microgroove technology with closely spaced teeth that help thoroughly remove more lice and nits from the hair during careful combing treatments.

Over-the-counter products can be an option, but many people find limited results because lice in some areas have become resistant to certain pesticides. Our professional approach combines careful combing with non-toxic support products, which many families find more effective. Ask us about treatment options that work right for your family.

A female louse can lay about 10 eggs per day, with a lifetime total around 200. Each egg that isn’t removed will hatch within 7-10 days and develop into a juvenile (nymph) and eventually an adult louse. This is why thorough removal during treatment and follow-up care is important.

The development from nymph to adult louse typically takes 7 to 10.