headlice June 16th, 2008
Last week, LICENDERS provided a head lice screening at a private school in lower Manhattan. David S.* in one of the primary grades was found to have a heavy case of head lice. When LICENDERS describes a case as heavy, it means that there are live lice bugs. In addition, usually in a "heavy" case, the hair is infested with too many nits [louse eggs] to count, in various stages of maturity. These symptoms indicate that the lice infestation is not new. Multiple adult lice have had the opportunity to mature, lay lice eggs, and those nits are already hatching. This is minimally a 2-3 week cycle. The likelihood that other family members are infested with lice during that time is obviously very high.
Sharon S.*, David's mother, was referred to LICENDERS by the school. She made an appointment to bring David in to the LICENDERS Lice Treatment Salon, in Manhattan. We got a call from Angela, the clinician treating the S. family. The problem was, that Angela saw live lice bugs on Sharon's head, but Sharon* herself did not want to be treated! During a lice infestation, parents are often too upset to think rationally. LICENDERS' clinicians understand this, and a professional approach to the situation was implemented. We work together as a team to get the lice removal job done right. Our dedicated staff representative, Zoe, called Sharon* personally.
to be continued
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headlice March 11th, 2008
Previously, we referred to a New York Daily News article about head lice. The article included a quote that could potentially promote the misconception that human head lice are connected in some way to race, color, culture, or in this case even religion. When it comes to hair lice information, nothing could be further than the truth!
There are additional statements in the above mentioned article that warrant comment:
The article repeatedly uses the term, nitpickers, to describe the featured women who are in the business of removal and treatment of lice. By definition, the term nitpicker has a negative connotation. It arouses an image of someone who is annoying. A nitpicker sounds like someone who you don't want to be around; someone likely to subject you to harassment. There is so much negativity already associated with human head lice. Mothers who find themselves in the middle of a lice infestation are already feeling overwhelmed. Infested children are often ostracized for no good reason. Parents feel embarrassed, based on the erroneous belief that the lice nit infestation is a reflection on their standards of cleanliness and personal hygiene. Children and parents alike may be worn out from repeated use of chemical lice shampoos, and ineffective lice nit combs.
When clients call Licenders lice removal service, they are often in crisis mode. They need compassion, support and reassurance - along with professionalism. It is important to avoid the use of negative or stereotypical terminology. By using an objective, deliberate approach, Licenders reduces the level of distress during a lice infestation. Licenders' caring staff provide methodical combing of lice and nits, using effective lice treatment products, including special lighting and magnifying equipment. Combined with our experience and expertise, Licenders maintains a professional attitude toward the treatment of head lice. Licenders unparalleled professionalism helps parents regain a sense of control and normalcy.
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headlice March 10th, 2008
Recently, a human interest news item was devoted to lice removal services. The article, appeared in the New York Daily News on January 29th 2008. In her article, titled They're In the Lice-Removal Business, Rachel Monahan, discusses a supposed cultural trend in head lice treatment services. Her focus is on some women who have become lice removal experts in Brooklyn, New York. The tone of the article about lice removal warrants some comment.
One of these women describes herself as an "Orthodox Jewish nitpicker", and even goes so far, as to make a connection to the area of a nitpicking housewife. "They say Jewish men make good husbands; Jewish women are known to be nitpickers." Even in jest, such a statement is demeaning - and less than professional. Even a self-directed insult can result in uninformed, negative stereotyping. The fact is, human head lice are an international problem. The lice problem is prevalent in every culture, race and nationality. Religion is certainly not a factor. Any person who invests time and researches solutions, can become quite knowledgeable about lice nits and the best method of removing a lice infestation.
Furthermore, we take issue with the term "nitpickers" altogether!
to be continued
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