Head Lice
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Head lice are small insects that live on the scalp and feed on blood. They are a highly contagious condition, common especially at school age, and they spread through direct contact or by sharing personal items.
Common symptoms: itching of the scalp, a tickling sensation in the hair, and the presence of nits attached to the base of the hair.
When is it worth consulting? When the itching persists or the infestation recurs, a professional opinion helps confirm the presence of lice and clear up questions about home management.
Which specialist treats it? The dermatologist, and in the case of children the pediatric dermatologist, is the one who can examine the scalp and provide appropriate guidance to each family.
Data on 90 doctors who treat head lice
Which specialist treats head lice?
Head lice should be treated by a dermatologist, who determines the appropriate treatment to eliminate them, especially in children.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in head lice
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Dr. Pedro Mario Gonzalez Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is head lice?
Head lice are small insects that live on the scalp and feed on blood. They are a highly contagious condition, common especially at school age, and they spread through direct contact or by sharing personal items.
Which doctor treats head lice?
Head lice should be treated by a dermatologist, who determines the appropriate treatment to eliminate them, especially in children.