See a provider online for head lice treatment

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What You Need to Do

  • Select Your Concern & Book

    Choose your health concern (like hair loss or weight) and answer a few quick questions. Pick a time that works for you.

  • Meet Your Provider

    Chat or video call with a licensed provider who will assess your condition and prescribe treatment if needed.

  • Get Your Treatment

    Get care for common conditions—and if medication is needed, prescriptions can be sent directly to your pharmacy or delivered to your door (where available).

  • Get Ongoing Support

    Stay connected with follow-up care to track progress and adjust your treatment if necessary.

What Are Head Lice?

Head lice are tiny, parasitic insects that live on the human scalp and feed on blood. They lay sticky eggs (nits) close to the scalp that are hard to remove. Once hatched, the lice grow quickly and can reproduce daily, completing their life cycle in about 30 days.

How Do You Get Rid of Head Lice?

Treating head lice often requires a multi-step approach, including:

  • Prescription or over-the-counter medication

  • Manual removal using a fine-tooth lice comb

  • Alternative remedies, such as essential oils (note: not FDA-approved)

  • Professional treatments like heated-air devices

Because lice can be resistant or persistent, you may need to use more than one method to fully eliminate them and prevent reinfestation.

Is Pay-per-Virtual visit right for you?

  • You're 18 to 64 years old

  • Your child is between 2 and 11 years old

  • You've seen head lice or nits on yourself, your child, or someone in your household

Common Medications for Head Lice

Your iVisitDoc provider will assess your or your child’s symptoms and health history to determine if treatment is needed. If prescribed, you can pick up medication at a pharmacy of your choice. In many cases, the cost may be covered by your insurance.

Antiparasitics

Kill eggs and lice in one application

• Ivermectin 0.5% lotion (Sklice)

Permethrin and pyrethrins

Kill lice in two applications

• Permethrin 1% lotion (Nix)
• Pyrethrins + piperonyl butoxide shampoo (RID Lice Killing Shampoo)

Pro Tip

Start with lifestyle adjustments—like avoiding trigger foods, elevating your head while sleeping, and eating smaller meals. Medications work best when paired with healthy habits.

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Your questions answered

iVisitDoc Care & Access

iVisitDoc offers virtual visits with licensed providers who can evaluate your or your child’s condition and recommend medically appropriate treatments, including prescription options if needed.

Yes. iVisitDoc accepts a variety of health insurance plans. For those without insurance, affordable self-pay options are also available.

If your provider determines that an in-person exam is needed, they’ll guide you to the next best steps, which may include visiting a local clinic or specialist.

Yes. You’ll have access to secure messaging to ask follow-up questions or clarify treatment instructions after your visit.

Absolutely. We use HIPAA-compliant systems to ensure that your personal health information stays private and protected.

About Children Care

Learn how to spot the signs of lice at home (like itching and visible nits) and how an iVisitDoc provider can help confirm the diagnosis virtually.

Our providers can recommend safe, age-appropriate treatments—including prescriptions if needed—and guide you through manual removal or over-the-counter options.

Licensed healthcare professionals will handle your child’s care. Yes, a parent or legal guardian must participate in the visit for children under 18.

Understand how lice are transmitted and get practical tips to stop it from spreading—like washing bedding, avoiding head-to-head contact, and checking family members.

Most children can return after treatment begins. Your provider can provide a doctor’s note if your school or daycare requires one.

About Children Care

Yes, iVisitDoc providers can evaluate and recommend treatment for pubic lice (crabs) if appropriate, based on your symptoms and health history.

No. Lice are species-specific, meaning the lice that affect humans don’t live on pets, and vice versa.

Lice go through three stages:

  1. Nits (eggs): Hatch in about 7–10 days

  2. Nymphs: Immature lice that grow over a week

  3. Adults: Can live up to 30 days on the scalp and lay up to 10 eggs per day

All recommendations from iVisitDoc are informed by trusted clinical guidelines such as the CDC, American Academy of Pediatrics, and other evidence-based resources.