(866) 880-5423 | 1207 Route 9, Suite 8 Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Lice Clinics of America – Hudson Valley, NY – Shares Summer Lice Prevention Tips

/0 Comments/in /by

Lice don’t take summer off, according to Greg and Eric Eisen, owners of Lice Clinics of America® – Hudson Valley, NY. In fact, summer months often spur an uptake in cases of head lice when children spend an extended amount of time together with sleepovers, camps, and family vacations.

“Summer vacations when kids are sleeping together, or staying with other families, are opportunities for the spread of head lice,” Greg and Eric said. “Here are a few things you can do to decrease the odds that your child won’t bring lice home from summer sleepovers and vacations.”

• First and foremost, get a professional head check before and after vacations or camps. Make sure that your child doesn’t already have head lice before you leave. Many children have lice without knowing it. It can take up to two weeks before symptoms like itching start to occur. Check again when you get home.

• Use a lice prevention product like Lice Clinics of America’s Lice Preventer Kit. It’s a non-toxic, pediatrician-recommended liquid gel in a no-mess dispenser that makes application fast and easy. You apply it at shower time, and it works as a kind of lice repellant for up to six weeks.

• Make sure your children have their own hair care tools and accessories like combs, brushes, clips and anything else they use on their hair. Sharing items that contain strands of hair is one way that lice can spread.

• If children will be swimming, they shouldn’t share towels at the pool or beach. Lice can hold their breath for up to eight hours, so if your child uses a towel that others have used to dry their hair, it could be an opportunity for head lice to climb on board.

• In general, discourage sharing. This can be a difficult lesson for parents to give children. We all want our children to be kind and to share. But in addition to hair care products, towels, pillows, hats, scarves, jackets and any other products where detached strands of hair might be found can be a source of head lice. Because head lice can’t live anywhere but on a human scalp, if they are on hair that falls off someone, they will do whatever they can to return to a human head.

Finally, if your child does come home with head lice, don’t panic or punish yourself. “You and your child didn’t do anything wrong,” Greg and Eric said. “12 million people get head lice each year in the United States alone. It’s like catching a cold.”

Greg and Eric also want you to know that getting rid of head lice is easier than ever, thanks to Lice Clinics of America’s FDA-cleared solution, the AirAllé® medical device. It uses heated air to dehydrate lice and eggs and has been clinically shown to kill live lice and more than 99 percent of nits in a single treatment that takes about an hour, and the service is guaranteed to be effective.

“If you come in for a head check and we find head lice or nits on your child, we can treat him or her on the spot, and you’ll leave our clinic lice-free, guaranteed,” Greg and Eric said.

Lice Clinics of America – Hudson Valley – is located at 1207 Route 9, Suite 8, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 and is open seven days a week by appointment. Please call 866-880-5423 or visit www.lcahudsonvalley.com for more information or to schedule an appointment.

American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Head Lice Guidance

/in /by

American Academy of Pediatricians Updates Head Lice Guidance

 

In 2015 the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated its guidance on head lice treatment as new products were introduced after the academy’s 2010 report.  The new report was published in the journal Pediatrics, and it highlights some exciting new developments in the battle against head lice.

“Head lice infestation is associated with limited morbidity but causes a high level of anxiety among parents of school-aged children,” the report says. “Since the 2010 clinical report on head lice was published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, newer medications have been approved for the treatment of head lice. This revised clinical report clarifies current diagnosis and treatment protocols and provides guidance for the management of children with head lice in the school setting.”

The AAP recognizes that head lice in the United States have developed resistance to the most popular over-the-counter lice products (pediculicides). As a by-product of this resistance, some parents have over-applied the medications, hoping that using more of the products would make them more successful. The AAP warns against this, saying, “the potential for misdiagnosis and the resulting improper use of pediculicides and the emergence of resistance to both available and newer products, many without proof of efficacy or safety, call for increased physician involvement in the diagnosis and treatment.”

“The prevalence of resistance has not been systematically studied but seems to be highly variable from community to community and country to country.” In fact, the most recent study released shows 100 percent of lice in 42 states are resistant to the active ingredients in over-the-counter lice products.

“The ideal treatment of lice should be safe, free of toxic chemicals, readily available without a prescription, easy to use, effective, and inexpensive,” the report says.  The article notes that the overall spending on lice treatment has risen to nearly $1 billion annually, with as many as 12 million children contracting head lice each year.

AAP lists the AirAllé® as effective lice treatment device

For the first time, the AAP lists the AirAllé® medical device as an effective lice treatment device. “The AirAllé® (Larada Sciences, Salt Lake City, UT) device is a custom-built machine that uses one 30-minute application of hot air in an attempt to desiccate the lice. One study showed that subjects had nearly 100% mortality of eggs and 80% mortality of hatched lice.”

The AirAllé® device is the only treatment option listed in the AAP report that uses heated air. A clinical trial showed that the FDA-cleared medical device killed live lice and 99.2 percent of eggs. It uses nothing but heated air, carefully controlled and applied, to dehydrate lice and eggs. There are no chemicals involved and no nitpicking is required.

Lice treatment using the AirAllé® medical device is available exclusively at Lice Clinics of America treatment centers, where certified staff use the device to remove live lice and eggs. The process takes from 30-90 minutes, depending on the extent of the infestation and the length of the hair. Most clinics guarantee success as long as all household members are checked for head lice prior to treatment.

Lice Clinics of America has quickly become the largest network of professional lice treatment centers in the world. Some 180 clinics have opened in the United States to date with approximately 300 clinics worldwide.

Lice Clinics of America – Hudson Valley

1207 Route 9, Suite 8, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Call today for an appointment!
(866) 880-5423

Book Now

To learn more or to find a clinic near you, visit www.liceclinicsofamerica.com.

Kids in the Hudson Valley might get lice this Halloween. Here’s why.

/0 Comments/in /by

They feed on human blood and might go after your child this Halloween. This isn’t a joke. It’s lice.

Around Halloween, lice centers see a spike in cases, said Claire Roberts, CEO of Lice Clinics of America.

“Any time there are holidays and … and friends gathered together, particularly young age groups and they are hugging and putting their heads together, that’s how lice gets passed,” Roberts said.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports about 6 million to 12 million lice infestations in kids ages 3 through 11 years old each year.

During Halloween, risk is high, as children swap hats, hairbrushes, wigs and costumes. Roberts said most people shouldn’t worry about renting or borrowing costumes to wear in the future, because lice can’t survive without blood for 24 hours. (Also, 30 minutes in the dryer kills lice, she said.) But, swapping headgear back and forth could spread lice.

“A parent should be aware and they should check their child’s head over the next few days and weeks afterwards,” Roberts said.

Read the full story on USA Today

OUR NEW CT LOCATION: 11 STONY HILL ROAD IN BETHEL

/0 Comments/in /by

Stephanie Knecht knew there had to be a better way to treat head lice.

“Most of the over-the-counter and prescription drug products are ineffective and the repetitive treatments and lengthy comb outs seemed like such an unnecessary strain on both children and parents,” Knecht said. “The whole process can be overwhelming and frustrating to families, leaving them unsure of where to turn for help.”

Knecht did some research and discovered Lice Clinics of America, which kills lice and lice eggs using heated air distributed through an AirAlle device. She was so impressed with the results and company that she will open her own clinic, Lice Clinics of America-Danbury, convenient for many Hudson Valley families at 11 Stony Hill Road in Bethel.

 “I was energized to see that there is a better treatment that is effective, quick, easy and affordable,” she said.

Lice Clinics of America-Danbury will provide screening, diagnosis and treatment options for people infested with head lice. It is staffed by certified operators of the AirAllé device, which is FDA-cleared and patented. It dehydrates lice and lice eggs, or nits, using heated air. The treatment takes about one hour and comes with a 30-day guarantee.

“It kills even the so-called super lice,” Knecht said.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates there are six to 12 million instances of lice infestation each year in the U.S. Infestations are most common among young children. Lice move by crawling and cannot hop or fly. Lice are spread mostly through direct contact with the hair of an infested person, according to the CDC.

The clinic is open seven days per week by appointment. To reach Lice Clinics of America Connecticut, call 866-470-4360.

THIS YEAR, LICE WILL STEAL $14,000 FROM YOUR SCHOOL

/0 Comments/in /by

 

According to national averages for public schools,* 22% of the children in your school will have lice this year and they will miss about 2 days of school trying to take care of it. Every day your child is absent, his or her school will lose an average of $70.

But real problem isn’t the lice, it’s the ignorance about lice. If more moms understood how ineffective over-the-counter treatments and home remedies are, they would seek out solutions that really work. The better the solution, the fewer days missed. And that’s good news for both you and your school.

Click here for a comparison of lice treatments that have been clinically tested.

*based on statistical information from National Center of Education Statistics

Unsuspecting moms cause spread of lice

/0 Comments/in /by

Most moms want the best for their children and are diligent about keeping them safe and healthy. When they discover their child has head lice they often become desperate and frantically search for a cure. Unfortunately, there is a lot of incorrect information out there.

Well-meaning friends or relatives might suggest home treatments such as mayonnaise or petroleum jelly. Some of these remedies actually do kill some of the lice. However, they have no effect at all on the eggs. Other moms will run to the drugstore and buy over-the-counter remedies only to discover they are less than 50% effective.

Unfortunately, many moms will try over-the-counter treatments again and again only to end up with the same results: their children still have lice. And the longer their  children have lice, the more likely they are to spread it to others.

The good news is that there are effective ways to treat your children. For example, heated-air technology has been clinically proven to kill lice and their eggs. Many mothers also report that comb-out services from professional nit pickers can be effective, but may take several hours to complete, and may require additional at-home combing or repeat treatments for up to two weeks.

Our hope is that moms will end the stress and aggravation caused by head lice by spreading the truth about what really works, and what doesn’t. Because, the spread of truth reduces the spread of lice.

Share Songs & Stories At Camp, Not Pillows

/0 Comments/in /by

Summer camp conjures images of singing songs around the campfire and sharing stories and s’mores. But there are things kids should be cautioned about sharing at camp in order to prevent them from contracting head lice, says Dr. Krista Lauer, Medical Director at Lice Clinics of America.

“Head lice spread primarily through head-to-head or hair-to-hair contact,” Dr. Lauer said. “At camp, kids are sharing tents and cabins and sleeping and playing in close proximity, so the risk is there.”

In a 2016 study by researchers at the University of Michigan Mott Children’s Hospital, 60 percent of camp leaders said lice infections were a substantial burden on staff and the camper’s family.

The problem may be getting worse as so-called “super lice,” lice that have developed resistance to the most common over-the-counter products, have been found in 98 percent of lice tested in 48 states.

Dr. Lauer says there are ways to reduce the risk of head lice infestations at camp. The first step is to check children’s heads before camp starts to make sure they aren’t bringing lice with them. A professional check a facility like a Lice Clinics of America clinic is advised, she said, as it can be hard to see lice or eggs (nits) with an untrained eye.

“We encourage children with long hair to wear it pulled back to reduce accidental hair-to-hair contact,” Dr. Lauer said. “Parents can also instruct children to avoid sharing pillows and bunks whether while sleeping or just hanging out in their cabins.”

Lice Clinics of America also offers preventative shampoo and sprays that kids can take with them to camp and use like they might use mosquito repellent. The shampoo can be used when showering, and the spray can be used as extra protection throughout the day.

It’s also important to check your child for lice when they come home, Lauer said. It can take a few weeks for symptoms like itching to develop, so it’s a good idea to play it safe and perform a second inspection when camp ends.

For parents that find lice on their child’s head before or after camp, Dr. Lauer ‘s message is to keep calm and take it in stride. “Lice are a nuisance more than a health problem, and there is no relationship between head lice and hygiene,” she said.

Dr. Lauer also points out that there is now a fast, safe, medically proven treatment available with Lice Clinics of America’s AirAllé medical device. The AirAllé is an FDA-cleared Class I medical device that is clinically proven to kill live lice and more than 99 percent of nits in a single hour-long treatment. The device, developed by scientists at the University of Utah, uses carefully controlled warm air to dehydrate the lice. Because it is chemical-free, it is effective against super lice.

With 150 clinics in the United States and another 100 in 20 countries around the world, Lice Clinics of America is the largest and fastest-growing network of professional lice treatment centers in the world.

Source: https://globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/06/16/1025254/0/en/Share-Songs-and-Stories-Not-Pillows-At-Summer-Camp-Lice-Expert-Advises.html

 

Up To 3/4 of Lice Population Now Resistant To Conventional Treatments

/0 Comments/in /by

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – You have heard about lice, but what about “super lice?”

Lice has become resistant to conventional shampoo treatments. A study of lice by UMass Amherst pesticide toxicologist John Marshall found that 2/3 to 3/4 of lice are now immune to conventional treatments, and are classified as “super lice.”

Lice is most commonly spread when people touch heads, and children remain particularly at risk, because school is still in session.

It is harder to remove lice from long hair than it is from short hair, because of small lice known as “nits.”

Dr. Yolanda Lenzy of Lenzy Dermatology and Hair Loss Center in Chicopee told 22News how to get rid of “super lice.”

“Lice, just like bacteria, can become resistant when exposed to the same agents over and over again. So with anything, it is important to rotate treatment plans when something is not working,” Lenzy said.

Pesticide resistance dates back to World War II.

The FDA has approved three prescription treatments to get rid of lice, which suffocates the lice with a high level of alcohol.

It’s important to remember that just because someone has lice, it does not necessarily mean that they are unclean.

Source:  WWLP.com

Hudson Valley Parents & School Professionals: Study Links Chemicals in OTC Head Lice Treatments to Abnormal Behavior in Children

/0 Comments/in /by

Head Lice Toxic ChemicalsA new study published in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine has linked a common chemical found in head lice treatments to behavioral difficulties in children.

More reasons why you should entrust Lice Clinics of America Hudson Valley for head lice removal. We never use toxic chemicals or pesticides – just heated air!

Click here to read more about these important findings.