Head Lice Resources

headlice August 8th, 2007

Through our many years of experience at LICENDERS, we have collected lots of significant lice information, and developed a solid method for lice removal. We stick with our system, because ultimately it works. Our method is not complicated, and when followed carefully does achieve complete resolution of the problem.

In our years of treating clients, we have met and helped many people.

One interesting situation stands out. Rachel* called us because her daughter was sent home from school numerous times with lice. She had tried numerous treatments, with and without a lice comb, but the problem never seemed to go away. She also received recommendations for all sorts of home remedies for head lice! She was told to put margarine on her child’s head, but other than making a mess, the problem still didn't go away! In addition, the relationship between her and her 2 kids was starting to show signs of tension. She was desperate to get her daughters back into school, and to end the cycle of negativity going on in her home. We arranged for one of our caring clinicians to treat the family. Our clinician arrived at a home that was in distress. The kids were frustrated, and had lost patience. With a smile, our clinician confidently reassured them that she had been removing lice for many years, and their problems would soon be over. The girls settled down with a DVD, and Rachel* was encouraged to unwind, and observe.

Our clinician started the lice shampooing process, followed by our combing out method, while engaging Rachel* in light conversation. As appropriate, she showed Rachel* a louse, a newly hatched louse called a nymph, and nits in different stages of development, as they were removed by the lice comb. Due to many weeks of ineffective treatment, there were a few cycles of lice and nits in the child's hair. Our clinician carefully showed Rachel* how to discriminate between nits, and other matter found in a normal head of hair, including dandruff and protein deposits. The relaxed nature of the demonstration had a noticeable effect on Rachel*. The problem had seemed overwhelming to her. Now she was learning a manageable step-by-step solution for the removal of lice. All the tools needed to get the job done were provided. By the time our clinician finished both children, Rachel* was talking calmly. Armed with expert information on lice and how to remove the nits, She felt capable of maintaining the lice removal method for the two weeks recommended by LICENDERS. But the story does not end here! (to be continued)

*not her real name

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