When it comes to lice, everyone who has ever had it before always seem to have something to say about it. Whether it is a tip they suggest or the best treatment ever; more often than none, you probably have been given lots and lots of advice. You probably have also done tons and tons [...]
When parents call me due to their children having lice, I am bombarded with questions. They want to know what to do first, what to use, what not to use, what to do with the house, the clothes, when they can get an appointment and....should they contact their pediatrician or doctor to get a prescription [...]
You have just received the call from your neighbor. Your child has played with her children everyday this week and last. She has been dreading making the phone call to you because she has to tell you that her child now has.....LICE. You start to feel your palms get sweaty. A hundred thousand thoughts go [...]
Nothing bothers me more than seeing teens these days "ruling" their parents. At what point in this world did they become boss? When I was growing up, I was afraid, or shall I say, respected my parents. When they spoke, I listened. Sure, I might not have agreed from time to time. But, to [...]
Potomac Patch Article September, 2011 on Potomac Lice Lady
Some of you may have a seen a recent article about other services who prefer to use Rid to treat Lice. If you prefer to not use chemicals and pesticides on your children, then that is probably why you are here. However, if all else fails, and the problem persists, there are severe cases where [...]
Common Myths About Head Lice Myth: Lice "jump" from child to child.Truth: Lice cannot leap. Lice are transferred by contact, either directly or through another device (such as a comb, hat, furniture and or bedding). Myth: I should use a pesticide on every surface of my house if my child has lice. Truth: Off of [...]
There is nothing to be emabarrassed about if you or someone in your family has lice. Informing your community is probably one of the most important steps in getting rid of the lice and preventing further re-infestation. People are often very hesitant to tell others for the fear of isolation or embarrassment. However, if you [...]
One may ask why would someone want to become a lice lady? Why would you want to be a "nit-picker"? Why--because I love people, love children and just love to help people. Head lice are not hazardous or dangerous and you can not catch diseases from them. Yes, they can disrupt your life for a [...]