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Modern Lice and the AirAllé Treatment

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With more than 1 million successful treatments and having its technology and treatment methods featured on prominent television shows such as “The Doctors,” Lice Clinics of America is without a doubt leading the way in today’s modern approach to lice treatment. Rather than try a variety of old-fashioned treatment methods that only lead to frustration and failure, let Lice Clinics of America do it right the first time. With a variety of treatment methods that can be customized to fit a patient’s needs and budget, removing lice is now easier than ever.

 

Revolutionary Technology

At Lice Clinics of America, we take advantage of the latest technology available today by using our revolutionary AirAllé device. An FDA-cleared medical device that is safe and effective, AirAllé is able to kill head lice and eggs in only a single treatment, all without the use of pesticides.

 

“I got into the lice business after hearing about Lice Clinics of America from my best friend in Boston who owned a few clinics! I wasn’t convinced at first but after learning more and visiting a few clinics- I decided to go for it. I am so glad I did!​” said Huntsman, owner of Lice Clinics of America – Lice Clinics of America Tulsa.

 

Treatment Options

While in years past there were only limited options for lice treatment, modern medicine and technology have changed all that, and Lice Clinics of America has been at the forefront of making sure children and their families are lice-free. Because of our dedication to this area of medicine, we are known around the world as the leading authority on killing lice and their eggs. To help our patients even more, we offer a variety of treatment options. One of our most popular is booking an appointment at one of our conveniently-located clinics, where our patients receive an easy and effective treatment using our signature AirAllé device. However, for others who prefer to conduct their treatment at home, we offer in-home treatment kits which can be purchased.

 

Huntsman said “No matter your budget or your infestation level, one of our certified technicians will help you determine your best treatment options to fit your needs.”​

 

Years of Proven Science

While the Lice Clinics of America brand has been around since 2014, the science behind what we use today was years in the making. Thanks to Dr. Dale Clayton, who made his revolutionary discoveries while a professor at the University of Utah, he was able to form Larada Sciences in 2006, which enabled this state-of-the-art technology to go to market. As they say, the rest is history.

 

Since the most frequently used over-the-counter lice treatments have been shown to be effective less than 50% of the time, it makes no sense to waste your time and money on these products. Instead, contact us here at Lice Clinics of America, where you can be assured of getting the effective and efficient lice treatment you and your family deserve.

 

“There is nothing like the Airallé – it is cutting edge technology that fills a huge need for families when battling lice infestations. Providing relief to families and saving them time and money, is one of the best parts of the owning an LCA clinic,” said Huntsman.

 

Lice Clinics of America has over 300 clinics in 35 countries, making it the world’s largest network of professional lice treatment centers. Lice Clinics of America – Midsouth has three locations in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, OK and Lowell, AR. Lice Clinics of America – Tulsa is located at 3421 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74114, Lice Clinics of America – Oklahoma City is located at 4001 N. Classen Boulevard, Suite 116, Oklahoma City, OK 73118 and Lice Clinics of America – NWA is located at 207 East Monroe Ave, Ste D, Lowell, AR 72745. Each clinics is open 7 days a week by appointment only days a week by appointment. Call 918-236-7182 for Tulsa, Call (405) 400-1622 for OKC or 479-877-7385 for NWA. You can also visit https://liceclinicsmidsouth.com/ for more information or to schedule an appointment.

 

Lice Clinics of America® – Mid South Offers Summer Camp Lice Prevention Program

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One thing that parents dread about summer camp is the occurrence of head lice, which can result in kids being sent home, causing embarrassment and inconvenience to parents and campers alike.

Lice Clinics of America – Mid South is offering an innovative program for summer camps in the Mid South area in partnership with the American Camp Association to provide head lice education, pre-camp screenings, on-site screenings, and on-site and off-site treatment options that are guaranteed to be effective.

“The American Camp Association has said that every year a majority of calls to its Camp Crisis Hotline are from camps that have concerns about lice,” said Huntsman, owner of Lice Clinics of America – Mid South. “Either they have detected head lice on a camper’s or staffer’s head, or they want help preparing for an infestation should one happen.”

“No one wants head lice to ruin a camp experience,” Huntsman said. “We’re excited to provide this service and to make camp less stressful for parents, children, and camp leaders.”

Lice Clinics of America – Mid South is the area’s exclusive provider of lice treatment using the revolutionary AirAllé® medical device. It’s an FDA-cleared, Class I medical device clinically proven to kill live lice and more than 99 percent of eggs (nits) using microprocessor-controlled heated air to dehydrate the bugs and eggs. Most treatments take about an hour and are guaranteed to be effective.

“Camps are thrilled to know that any camper with head lice can be lice-free in an hour, guaranteed, and everyone can get back to having fun,” Huntsman said.

Head lice have become more difficult to treat in recent years as most head lice are now resistant to the pesticides that the most popular lice products use. A 2016 study published in the Journal of Medical Entomology found that 98 percent of head lice in the United States and other countries are now immune to pyrethroids, the pesticides used in most lice products. Additionally, pyrethroids have been linked to behavioral and developmental problems in children.

“Our treatments are fast, safe, and guaranteed to be effective, even against resistant lice,” Huntsman said. “We never use pesticides or harmful chemicals.”

The Mid South clinic’s summer camp program offers multiple options:

• Pre-screening: Parents can contact the clinic for an appointment to be screened 24-48 hours before the first day of camp. An “all-clear” screening allows the children to skip an on-site screening at camp.
• On-site screening: Campers can be screened at the camp location by a certified Lice Clinics of America technician. Positive screenings will be treated with the AirAllé medical device.
• Do-it-yourself: The Mid South clinic also has several non-toxic treatment options for camps to have on-hand for lice outbreaks, including easy-to-use gels and applicators that facilitate the treatment process. Preventive shampoos, conditioners, and sprays are also available.

With 330 clinics in 35 countries, Lice Clinics of America is the world’s largest network of professional lice treatment centers. The AirAllé medical device has treated more than 1 million cases of head lice around the world with a success rate better than 99 percent.

Lice Clinics of America has over 300 clinics in 35 countries, making it the world’s largest network of professional lice treatment centers. Lice Clinics of America – Midsouth has three locations in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, OK and Lowell, AR. Lice Clinics of America – Tulsa is located at 3421 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74114, Lice Clinics of America – Oklahoma City is located at 4001 N. Classen Boulevard, Suite 116, Oklahoma City, OK 73118 and Lice Clinics of America – NWA is located at 207 East Monroe Ave, Ste D, Lowell, AR 72745. Each clinics is open 7 days a week by appointment only days a week by appointment. Call 918-236-7182 for Tulsa, Call (405) 400-1622 for OKC or 479-877-7385 for NWA. You can also visit https://liceclinicsmidsouth.com/ for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Lice Clinics of America – Mid South Supports Moms for Mother’s Day

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“We want moms to know we’re here for them on Mother’s Day and all year,” said Wade Huntsman, owner of Lice Clinics of America – Mid South. “We know how much stress and pressure moms face under normal circumstances, and when head lice enter the picture, it can feel like fuel to the ‘fire.’”

 

Indeed, many Lice Clinics of America treatment centers were launched by moms after dealing with head lice in their own families. It’s no wonder the clinics are champions of moms everywhere. “Experiencing head lice can be an exercise in futility for moms because there’s so much misinformation and confusion about how to treat infestations, what works, and what doesn’t work,” Huntsman said. “Most of us have experienced it in our own lives and we see it every day in our clinic.”

 

“We want to educate and support moms with the facts about head lice,” Huntsman said. “The two most important facts moms need to know is that head lice have nothing to do with hygiene, and that most head lice are now immune to the pesticides used in the most popular lice products.”

 

“The stigma that head lice are caused by dirty homes or hair keeps people from seeking treatment which then results in worsening and persistent infestations,” Huntsman said. “And when moms try to treat head lice on their own, they often fail with products that no longer work and grow even more stressed and frustrated.”

 

Huntsman’s first and foremost message to moms whose children have head lice is this: You didn’t do anything wrong. “Most moms are embarrassed that their children have head lice, and that feeling can prevent them from seeking treatment, which just makes things worse,” Huntsman said. “We tell them the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said that ‘personal hygiene or cleanliness in the home or school has nothing to do with getting head lice.’”

 

The second fact about lice treatment is that most popular head lice products rely on pesticides, but most lice are now immune to those pesticides. A study published in the Journal of Medical Entomology in 2016 found that 98 percent of head lice in the United States and other countries have developed a genetic resistance to pyrethroids, the class of pesticides used by popular lice products. Pyrethroids have also been linked to developmental and behavioral problems in children.

 

The Mid South clinic is the area’s exclusive provider of lice treatment using the revolutionary AirAllé® medical device. It’s an FDA-cleared, Class I medical device clinically proven to kill live lice and more than 99 percent of eggs (nits) using microprocessor-controlled heated air to dehydrate the bugs and eggs. Most treatments take about an hour and are guaranteed to be effective.

 

“Our most important message to moms is that a pesticide-free cure is just an hour away,” Huntsman said. “The joy and relief moms express when they leave our clinic lice-free makes every day feel like Mother’s Day.”

The Mid South clinic also offers pesticide-free, guaranteed home lice treatment and prevention products.

With 330 clinics in 35 countries, Lice Clinics of America is the world’s largest network of professional lice treatment centers. The AirAllé medical device has treated more than 1 million cases of head lice around the world with a success rate better than 99 percent.

 

Lice Clinics of America has over 300 clinics in 35 countries, making it the world’s largest network of professional lice treatment centers. Lice Clinics of America – Midsouth has three locations in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, OK and Lowell, AR. Lice Clinics of America – Tulsa is located at 3421 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74114, Lice Clinics of America – Oklahoma City is located at 4001 N. Classen Boulevard, Suite 116, Oklahoma City, OK 73118 and Lice Clinics of America – NWA is located at 207 East Monroe Ave, Ste D, Lowell, AR 72745. Each clinics is open 7 days a week by appointment only days a week by appointment. Call 918-236-7182 for Tulsa, Call (405) 400-1622 for OKC or 479-877-7385 for NWA. You can also visit https://liceclinicsmidsouth.com/ for more information or to schedule an appointment.

 

Lice Clinics of America® – Mid South Honors Teachers and School Nurses in May with Free Screenings

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During National Nurse Appreciation week (May 6-10) and National Teacher Appreciation Day (May 7), Lice Clinics of America® – Mid South is calling attention to the important role school nurses and teachers play in the community’s health by offering postcards that serve as certificates for free screenings for head lice and educational information to distribute to parents.

 

“We partner with school nurses and teachers throughout the Mid South area all year round,” said Huntsman, owner of Lice Clinics of America, Mid South. “They are often the ‘messengers’ that alert parents and children to the presence of head lice, which can be stressful and uncomfortable, and we want to help make that message less scary.”

 

Professional screenings are one of the best ways to prevent the spread of head lice. Misdiagnosis of head lice is common, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and screening can give parents much-needed relief if no lice are present. If head lice are found, early detection can make treatment faster and easier.

 

“Screenings usually cost $25,” Huntsman said, “but we are giving teachers and nurses certificates for free screenings this week.” The certificates include a description of the symptoms of head lice­­.

 

“We also want to help teachers and school nurses by educating the community about head lice,” Huntsman said. “The stigma that head lice are the result of poor hygiene makes parents think that they have done something wrong when a child has head lice and often keeps them from seeking treatment, which just makes things worse.”

 

“The CDC says, ‘Personal hygiene or cleanliness in the home or school has nothing to do with getting head lice,’” Huntsman said.

 

The good news for parents is that if lice are found at the Mid South clinic or at home, a cure is just an hour away. The clinic is the area’s exclusive provider of lice treatment using the revolutionary AirAllé® medical device. It’s an FDA-cleared, Class I medical device clinically proven to kill live lice and more than 99 percent of eggs (nits) using microprocessor-controlled heated air to dehydrate the bugs and eggs. Most treatments take about an hour and are guaranteed to be effective.

Head lice have become more difficult to treat in recent years as lice have developed a resistance to the pesticides used by the most popular over-the-counter lice products. A 2016 study published in the Journal of Medical Entomology found that 98 percent of head lice in most states are now immune to the pesticides—called pyrethroids—that the products use. Pyrethroids have also been linked to behavioral and developmental problems in children.

“Most of the people that come to our clinic have already tried and failed to get rid of lice with pesticide-based products,” Huntsman said. “Many have been struggling with head lice for months, and they’re so relieved to know we have a fast, safe, guaranteed solution.”

The Mid South clinic also offers pesticide-free, guaranteed home lice-treatment and prevention products.

With 330 clinics in 35 countries, Lice Clinics of America is the world’s largest network of professional lice treatment centers. The AirAllé medical device has treated more than 1 million cases of head lice around the world with a success rate better than 99 percent.

 

Lice Clinics of America has over 300 clinics in 35 countries, making it the world’s largest network of professional lice treatment centers. Lice Clinics of America – Midsouth has three locations in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, OK and Lowell, AR. Lice Clinics of America – Tulsa is located at 3421 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74114, Lice Clinics of America – Oklahoma City is located at 4001 N. Classen Boulevard, Suite 116, Oklahoma City, OK 73118 and Lice Clinics of America – NWA is located at 207 East Monroe Ave, Ste D, Lowell, AR 72745. Each clinics is open 7 days a week by appointment only days a week by appointment. Call 918-236-7182 for Tulsa, Call (405) 400-1622 for OKC or 479-877-7385 for NWA. You can also visit https://liceclinicsmidsouth.com/ for more information or to schedule an appointment.

 

Earth Day Alert from Lice Clinics of America® – Mid South

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Every year on Earth Day the world focuses on environmental protection. Lice Clinics of America – Mid South reminds the Mid South community that all of its products and services are 100 percent pesticide-free. The clinic’s signature treatment using the FDA-cleared AirAllé® medical device is clinically proven to kill live lice and more than 99 percent of eggs (nits) using nothing more than heated air to dehydrate the bugs and eggs. Treatments take about an hour and are guaranteed to be effective.

 

“Many people don’t realize that traditional lice products rely on pesticides to kill head lice,” said Wade Huntsman, owner of Lice Clinics of America – Mid South. “This means that parents are shampooing their children’s hair with toxic chemicals.”

 

Pyrethroids, the class of pesticides used in popular over-the-counter head lice products, are neurotoxins that kill lice by paralyzing the bugs’ central nervous system. Pyrethroids are also common in home and garden pesticide products such as bug sprays and fogs. A study by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital found an association between pyrethroid exposure and ADHD, particularly in terms of hyperactivity and impulsivity. A separate study presented at the 2017 Endocrine Society national meeting linked pyrethroids to early puberty in boys.

 

“The most frustrating part of this is that the products are no longer effective,” Huntsman said. “They have been overused for so long that head lice are now resistant to them.”

 

Huntsman is referring to the advent of so-called “super lice” that have developed a genetic resistance to pyrethroids. Research published in the Journal of Medical Entomology found that 98 percent of head lice in the United States and many other countries are now immune to pyrethroids. The AirAllé treatment is effective against super lice because it doesn’t rely on pesticides at all.

 

“Time after time, we see parents after they have tried these products several times,” Huntsman said. “We want the community to know that there is no reason to use harmful and less pesticides on their children when there are faster, safer, more effective alternatives available.”

 

Scientists have also found high levels of pyrethroids in U.S. watersheds. The U.S. Geological survey said that it has “detected pyrethroid insecticides in stream waters in urban and agricultural areas,” a report said. “Highly toxic to fish and invertebrates, the occurrence of pyrethroids in aquatic environments has become an ecological health concern.”

 

“Our message is this: Do yourself and the planet a favor and don’t use pesticides to treat head lice,” Huntsman said. “Come to our clinic and you will be lice-free in an hour with no risk to your health or to the environment.”

 

Lice Clinics of America – Mid South also offers a complete line of nontoxic home lice treatment products, including preventive sprays, shampoos and conditioners that can keep children from getting head lice in the first place. The products are pesticide-free and also guaranteed to be effective when used as directed.

 

With 330 clinics in 35 countries, Lice Clinics of America is the world’s largest network of professional lice treatment centers. AirAllé has treated more than 1 million cases of head lice around the world with a success rate better than 99 percent.

 

Lice Clinics of America has over 300 clinics in 35 countries, making it the world’s largest network of professional lice treatment centers. Lice Clinics of America – Midsouth has three locations in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, OK and Lowell, AR. Lice Clinics of America – Tulsa is located at 3421 E 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74114, Lice Clinics of America – Oklahoma City is located at 4001 N. Classen Boulevard, Suite 116, Oklahoma City, OK 73118 and Lice Clinics of America – NWA is located at 207 East Monroe Ave, Ste D, Lowell, AR 72745. Each clinics is open 7 days a week by appointment only days a week by appointment. Call 918-236-7182 for Tulsa, Call (405) 400-1622 for OKC or 479-877-7385 for NWA. You can also visit https://liceclinicsmidsouth.com/ for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Young child itching their head because of lice

Head Lice Leaving You Lost?

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As you welcome in the New Year, are you welcoming unwanted head lice? As professionals in the Lice industry, we understand the struggle your family has with failing to remove head lice. As your children go back to school and surround themselves with friends, their chances of becoming subject to a head lice outbreak increase. At Lice Clinics of America – Upstate New York, we treat hundreds of families throughout the year. Head lice infest families like a domino effect. Your child’s friend is infested with lice and then BAM; your child contracts head lice along with all the other kids in their class. Head lice are simply a contagion; getting head lice has nothing to do with cleanliness or hygiene. Head lice are acquired by contact with someone who has them or contact with something they used such as a comb, a brush, a hat or bedding they have slept on.

Nitpicking is a Must

Many children will get head lice several times throughout the year and mothers tirelessly battle to fight the head lice and their eggs. Some families will experience head lice for the first time. Whether it’s your first time or your tenth time, treating head lice is difficult. Lice eggs, called nits, are the biggest culprit. Nits are small, yellow or tan in color and attach to the hair follicles on the head. Nits are trickier than lice because they cannot be removed by brushing or shaking the head — they must be killed and removed. They latch to the hair, very close to the scalp and will not budge unless you nitpick.

Stay Away From Mayonnaise

One of the first steps to lice removal is education. As a consumer, it’s important to know which head lice treatments work. There are several head lice treatment myths floating around the web. If the thought of putting mayonnaise in your child’s hair has crossed your mind, give us a call. You might read about killing lice with mayo on the internet, however mayonnaise is unnecessarily messy and has not been medically proven as a cure for head lice. If mayonnaise does kill lice, it certainly doesn’t kill their nits. If you use mayonnaise and it kills the lice, the eggs will hatch a few days later, bringing you back to square one. The nits must be combed out one by one with a lice comb.

Many parents are misled by the internet and apply mayonnaise to their child’s head with the hope that if they wrap the head with plastic and leave the mayo on overnight, the lice will be gone by morning. If you haven’t been convinced that mayonnaise doesn’t work, there have actually been reports of children suffocating from this method or receiving food poisoning from the mayonnaise. In essence, many home remedies are messy, dangerous and not guaranteed to work.

How Do We Do it?

Here’s another tricky fact about head lice removal: head lice have recently evolved into super lice and are now resistant to the pesticides used in many head lice treatments and shampoos.

So, how do we get rid of head lice? By using a newly-developed, FDA-cleared device called AirAllé that dehydrates and kills lice and their nits. The AirAllé uses controlled, heated air and is a comfortable process for children. After approximately 30 minutes of the AireAlle treatment, follow up with a topical treatment and combing, all within 90 minutes.

Repetitively treating head lice with no success might just bring you to tears. The only thing worse than going through the hassle of head lice is going through it twice.

At Lice Clinics of America – Upstate New York we focus on a guaranteed, one and done service that will keep your children lice-free and itch-free. If your family would like to make a New Year resolution to be lice-free, our head lice clinic will ensure your success. Best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year.

To learn more or to schedule an appointment, visit liceclinicsmidsouth.com, email info@LiceClinicsTulsa.com (Tulsa) info@LiceClinicsNWA.com (Northwest Arkansas), or call Northwest Arkansas (479) 717-9204, Tulsa (918) 779-0001