It’s the time of year for leprechauns, rainbows, and pots of gold! We’re all excited to hunt for our pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but make sure you spend it wisely. Don’t waste your pot of gold on head lice treatments that don’t work like over the counter and DIY lice treatments.
The Cost of DIY Lice Treatments
DIY treatments may seem like the easy and cost-effective route, but they can add up quickly. These treatments require a variety of products and multiple treatments.
– DIY Treatment Products and Shampoos: Average cost $45
– Head Lice Combs: range from $7 to $45
– Re-treatment: Average cost $45
Depending on the treatment you choose your cost may be even higher. The real cost comes when DIY options don’t work, and you end up at the professionals anyways, doubling your expenses.
Why to Avoid DIY Options
From head lice shampoos to age-old home tricks there are a lot of DIY lice treatment options. Some contain lice killing chemicals and others are simple household goods. The problem is the majority treat adult lice and do not rid you off nits. Nits, lice eggs, stick to the base of your hair and are difficult to remove. Unfortunately, if not removed they will hatch and cause a new infestation. This means needing to continue to retreat until you are lucky enough to catch lice at the right stage in their life cycle. This can raise your lice removal cost drastically.
Why Get a Professional Treatment
Our head lice technicians are trained professionals and have a lot of experience removing both head lice and nits. They use our lice free treatment to kill lice fast and effectively. There are no harsh chemicals and our treatment is guaranteed! Get rid of lice and nits on the first try with our head lice experts!
Frequently asked questions
How much does professional lice removal cost?+
At Lice Clinics Arizona, pricing is flat and upfront: a Lice Screening is $25 (waived when you treat), a guaranteed Lice-Free Treatment is $185, and a Comb-Out is $95. There are no hidden fees or per-hour surprises, and one guaranteed visit usually costs less than repeated drugstore kits.
See full pricing →Is professional lice removal worth it compared to doing it yourself?+
Usually yes. DIY kits often cost $30 to $50 each and fail against super lice, so families buy several rounds plus laundry and lost time. One guaranteed $185 Zyma Air Therapy visit at Lice Clinics Arizona clears lice and eggs in about an hour, which frequently costs less overall.
DIY vs. professional cost →Is lice treatment covered by insurance?+
Most private insurance plans do not directly cover professional lice removal, though some Medicaid and CHIP plans cover lice medications. Lice Clinics Arizona keeps costs predictable with flat pricing and provides an itemized receipt you can submit for FSA, HSA, or reimbursement. Call (602) 309-5468 with questions.
The real cost of DIY →Can I use my FSA or HSA to pay for lice treatment?+
Yes. Lice treatment is a recognized medical expense eligible for FSA and HSA funds, since head lice is a medical condition under IRS Section 213(d). Lice Clinics Arizona provides an itemized receipt for your $185 Lice-Free Treatment so you can pay with FSA or HSA dollars or file for reimbursement.
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