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 only has to stay in the hair for 10 minutes, but it will not hurt to stay in longer than that. As soon as you get home you can wash it out. It is very oily and can be difficult to wash out. We recommend using our clarifying shampoo to remove the product as it is formulated specifically for removing the oil. You may need to wash more than once to remove all residue, several times with a regular shampoo.
HOME CLEANING
When you get home, we recommend stripping the bedding of anybody affected. You can wash them if necessary, but the dryer is the most important step. High heat for 30 minutes and then it can go right back on the bed. Similarly, wash and dry any clothing items that treated family members have used in the last 24 hours or just don’t use them for 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 for 3 hours.
There is no need to use any bug bombs or furniture sprays that claim to kill lice. They are not necessary and may be toxic and ineffective.
SCALP CONCERNS
When you get home, we recommend stripping the bedding of anybody affected. You can wash them if necessary, but the dryer is the most important step. High heat for 30 minutes and then it can go right back on the bed. Similarly, wash and dry any clothing items that treated family members have used in the last 24 hours or just don’t use them for 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 for 3 hours.
There is no need to use any bug bombs or furniture sprays that claim to kill lice. They are not necessary and may be toxic and ineffective.
