Group Head Lice Screening Services for Summer Camps

If a parent knows that a child has lice, that child should be treated before leaving for camp. Unfortunately, camps usually have a few kids who arrive with active cases. What is a camp to do? As long as the child is screened upon arrival at camp, there is no reason for her/him to be sent home. LiceDoctors checks campers, and the vast majority will present as lice-free and can participate with peace of mind. In the event that a child is found to have lice, a LiceDoctors technician will treat the lice and nits so that the camper can safely return to the bunk without the worries of spreading the case.

Head lice are inside of a translucent shell and have a distinctive appearance. They are tear-dropped shaped with an antenna in the front. Against a white background, they are brown. If what you pull out of the hair and place against a white background blends in, you are not looking at lice or eggs. You may have dandruff, DEC plugs (oily secretions from glands), or debris.

Lice eggs will hatch after about 2 weeks in your hair but the shells of the eggs will likely stay until they are combed or pulled out. It is important to note that a case of lice will not go away on its own. It will only get worse with time. Lice eggs are glued to the hair and will not fall out; they must be physically removed.