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 102 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. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Deyanira Munguia Moreno
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
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.