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Pediculosis (head lice) Treatment Online — Ontario Virtual Care
See a licensed pharmacist online for pediculosis (head lice) — no waiting room, no travel.
Head lice (pediculosis) are tiny parasitic insects that live on the scalp and feed on blood, spreading primarily through direct head-to-head contact rather than poor hygiene -- meaning any child (or adult) can get them regardless of how clean their hair is. The classic sign is persistent scalp itching, though a confirmed diagnosis really needs someone to actually spot a live, moving louse (not just white specks, which could be nits, dandruff, or hair debris). Lice spread easily within households, classrooms, and among close contacts, so treating the whole household and breaking the reinfestation cycle matters as much as the initial treatment itself.
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Quick Self-Check
Answer a few quick questions. This isn't a diagnosis — a real pharmacist assessment is the next step either way.
How We Work
A Care365 online pharmacist consult confirms whether a live louse has actually been seen (since guidance differs from itching alone or nits without a live louse), then can recommend an appropriate pediculicide treatment along with the correct re-treatment timing needed to catch any newly hatched lice. The pharmacist also walks through household measures -- like laundering bedding, wet-combing, and checking other family members -- since treating just one person without addressing the household often leads to lice coming right back.
Complete a short online assessment
Answer real, condition-specific questions — takes a few minutes, no appointment needed to start.
A licensed pharmacist reviews your answers
A real pharmacist licensed in Ontario reviews your case, typically the same day — not an automated approval.
Get your treatment plan
When appropriate, your prescription is sent directly to your preferred pharmacy, with clear next steps.
Why Choose Care365?
Fast, Real Assessments
No generic templates — your answers are reviewed by a real person, typically the same day.
Secure & Private
Your information is encrypted and only seen by the pharmacist reviewing your case.
Prescriptions Sent Directly
When appropriate, your prescription goes straight to your preferred pharmacy — no extra trip needed.
Common Symptoms
- Itching of the scalp, especially behind the ears and at the back of the neck
- Seeing a live, moving louse in the hair
- Tiny white specks (nits) firmly stuck to the hair shaft close to the scalp, unlike dandruff which brushes away easily
- A tickling or crawling feeling on the scalp
- Small red bumps on the scalp or neck from scratching
- Trouble sleeping, since lice are more active at night
- Irritability from ongoing itching, especially in children
Treatment Options
These options may be prescribed by a Care365 pharmacist after a real assessment — this is general information, not a recommendation to use any specific medication without one.
| Medication | Class | Route | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permethrin 1% cream rinse | Pediculicide | Topical (scalp) | Repeat application in 9-10 days |
Non-medication options
- Wet-combing with a fine-tooth comb
- Wash/dry bedding and clothing on hot cycle — Avoid head-to-head contact; treat affected household contacts.
Everything in One Place
- Easy online scheduling — submit your assessment in minutes
- Real pharmacist review, not an automated approval
- Prescriptions sent directly to your preferred pharmacy when appropriate
- 100% virtual — no travel, no waiting room
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to actually see a live louse, or is itching enough to confirm lice?
A confirmed diagnosis requires spotting an actual live, moving louse -- itching alone, or only seeing nits (eggs), isn't enough to confirm an active infestation, since nits can persist long after lice are gone.
Why do I need to treat again 9-10 days after the first treatment?
The first treatment kills live lice but not all nits are affected, so a second application about 9-10 days later catches any lice that hatched after the first treatment, before they mature and lay new eggs.
Does everyone in the household need to be treated?
Only household members who are also found to have an active infestation need treatment, but everyone should be checked, since lice spread easily through head-to-head contact within families.
I've treated twice already and there are still live lice -- what now?
Live lice persisting after two complete, correctly done treatment courses suggests either resistance to that treatment or a technique issue, and needs a different approach than repeating the same product again.
Can head lice spread to eyelashes or eyebrows?
Yes, though it's less common -- lice or nits found on eyebrows or eyelashes are treated differently than scalp lice and need a specific approach, so let your pharmacist know if you notice that.
Pediculosis (head lice) Can Be Treated
Complete a real assessment online — a licensed Ontario pharmacist reviews your case and arranges treatment and prescription support when appropriate.
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