Portland, Ore., March 18, 2013 - Spring is finally here -- and kids throughout the Portland area will soon be flocking to athletic fields to play baseball, softball and T-ball. But, before you drop your kids off with their helmets and catchers' masks, you should know that spring sports bring an increased risk for head lice.
Shared helmets and masks are prime breeding grounds for the spread of lice, says Nancy Gordon, CEO of Lice Knowing You, the premiere head lice removal and treatment company in the Northwest. "Lice don't have to be part of your children’s team,” she says. Gordon recommends not allowing kids to share helmets and catcher’s masks. “If they have to share, be sure to have a parent wipe down helmets and catcher's masks with a disinfectant wipe. These two steps can be critical in stopping lice in its tracks," she says.
Lice prevention also needs to be followed away from the practice field. Gordon gives four tips to help parents eradicate head lice:
• Use effective lice combs and magnifying glasses.
• When looking for lice, dampen hair with a detangler.
• Keep your child out of school, school activities and play dates until the problem is eradicated.
• Tell your circle of friends that your child has head lice so they can check their children,
The company’s goal is to help families eliminate head lice in a safe and effective manner, and return their lives back to normal as quickly as possible. Gordon takes pride in helping people understand that while there are no shortcuts to removing lice, there is also no reason for it to carry a stigma.
Lice Knowing You staff teach both schools and parents what to look for, how to perform lice checks and offer recommendations on safe lice treatments. “These presentations are a great tool to open the channels of communication regarding a lice infestation and the stigma attached to this all too common ailment,” Gordon says.
What do lice and nits look like? Gordon says that the most important thing to know when checking for head lice is that nits are brown and gray, not white. A nit is only laid on one side of the hair shaft and it is shaped like a tear drop. This is the only clear way to distinguish nits from other things stuck to the hair shaft.
About Lice Knowing You
Lice Knowing You is a one stop shop dedicated to getting families with lice nit free in one treatment. In addition, it also offers a full line of all natural, pesticide free lice detection removal and prevention products. LKY takes pride in providing lice treatment that is non-toxic, natural and organic.
The Beaverton LKY treatment salon is located at 8225 SW Cirrus Dr., Beaverton, 97008, 503-574-ITCH (4824). Salons are also located in Seattle, Mercer Island, Federal Way and Mill Creak, Wash. Visit the website at www.liceknowingyou.com.