THANK YOU FOR YOUR VISIT TODAY
We want to provide you with some follow-up information.
TOPICAL PRODUCT
You left the clinic today with a topical product we applied to your hair. It works in 10 to 20 minutes so wash it out within that time frame. If need be, you can leave it on for up to an hour. We recommend using our clarifying shampoo to remove the product. You may need to wash more than once to remove all residue.
HOME CLEANING
When you get home, wash and dry all pillowcases, sheets, towels, and any clothing items that treated family members have used in the last 24 hours. Studies show that it is extremely rare for lice to be on carpets, furniture, brushes, or combs. That said if it gives you peace of mind, you can vacuum and/or use a sticky lint roller on any soft surfaces. You can also place combs, hairbrushes, and any hair accessories in a plastic baggie in the freezer overnight.
There is no need to use any bug bombs or furniture spray’s that claim to kill lice. They are not necessary and may be toxic and ineffective.
SCALP CONCERNS
It is not uncommon to have some itchiness after treatment. This is not an indication that you still have lice. Itching is especially common if you have been treated with other products or have had an infestation for an extended amount of time.
It is normal to see a few stray nits after treatment. These nits are dead and will not hatch. There is no need to use any additional lice treatments unless it was recommended in the clinic. This can cause further irritation to the scalp. Please call the clinic immediately if you have any additional concerns.
HOME ENVIRONMENT
After leaving our clinic today, you will be LICE FREE. We want you to stay that way, so we recommend you wash and dry the sheets, pillowcases, towels, and clothes that any treated family member(s) used in the past 24 hours. Make sure you use hot water for washing and the high heat setting for drying.
You don’t have to worry about delousing any other parts of your home. Scientific studies have shown that it is extremely rare for lice to be on carpets, furniture, brushes, or combs. Even if they were, they would be dehydrated and nearly incapable of getting back on ahead.
That said, if it gives you more peace of mind, you can always vacuum and/or use a sticky lint roller on sofas, chairs, and carpets. You can place combs, hair brushes, and ponytail holders in a plastic baggie and leave them in the freezer overnight.
There is no need to use any bug bombs or furniture sprays that claim to kill lice. They are not necessary and could be toxic.
AFTER TREATMENT
You are now LICE FREE! Of course, it is possible to get lice again. You may not know how you were infested in the first place. Let extended family members, other parents, schools, sports teams, and other group activities you participate in know it is wise for them to get screened at the clinic. We are happy to help.
The topical product in your hair works in 10 minutes so wash it out as soon as you get home. Don’t leave the product in your hair for more than 1 hour. Before washing hair, carefully remove clothing to avoid staining. Apply shampoo and wash several times to remove any oily residue.
It is not uncommon to have some itchiness after treatment. This is not an indication you have lice. Itching is especially common if you have been treated with other products or have had the infestation for a while and have been scratching vigorously.
It is normal to see stray nits after a treatment. These nits are dead, not viable, and won’t hatch. Do not use additional lice treatment products so your scalp can calm and rehydrate. Be sure to schedule and attend your follow-up. At that appointment, we will be able to confirm that there have not been any reinfestation or resistance issues.
You may wish to use preventive products. To reduce the risk of getting head lice in the future, wear hair in a tight bun or braids when at school or in activities where you are in close contact with others. When you need additional preventive products, or if you have any questions, call us!
