Simple Steps To Head Lice Removal

By Frances Keith


It is important to know how to deal with head lice removal because lots of people have them at some time in their lives, usually when they are children. Children playing together can spread these creatures from head to head so an infestation can occur quickly amongst classmates, friends and families.

Removal can be problematic because re-infestation can occur so quickly if a child's hair makes contact with that of someone who has not been treated. Studies have also found that these insects appear to becoming resistant to some of the chemicals used in lotions. These difficulties can be overcome, however.

Once these pests have been detected it is important to deal with the problem promptly. Pharmacists can recommend a lotion to apply to the hair and scalp in order to kill the lice. The newer lotions are silicone and oil-based and have a physical effect (they work by smothering) rather than a chemical one like the traditional lotions. Scientists are hoping that the pests are unable to become resistant to these newer lotions.

If someone has any other medical condition has this problem, a health-care professional should be seen before using any lotion. Likewise, babies or pregnant women should not be treated before seeking professional advice.

Different lotions come with different instructions, which need close attention, as for example, the lotion may not work if left on for the wrong period of time. Some lotions should be left on the head for several minutes but others need to be left up to eight hours to work. Often, lotions need to be applied again after a week, but some of the newest lotions have a one-off application.

If one member of a household has nits, as they as sometimes known as, the whole family should be treated and towels, sheet, pillowcases and clothes need to be laundered in order to remove any stray pests. It is also important to tell a child's school, and ideally the school should send a letter out advising parents to check for parasites, to try to prevented treated children from catching them again. Long hair that is tied back and braided Afro hair are also less likely to become re-infested than loose hair.

If people do not wish to use medicated lotions for any reason, fine-toothed combs can be purchased which are fine enough to catch these creatures when ran through hair. After washing and rinsing, plenty of conditioner should be applied to the hair, which then needs to be combed thoroughly section by section, taking care not to miss any area. The comb needs to be checked after every single stroke by either rinsing in warm water or wiping with a tissue, thereby removing any lice. This must be repeated every second or third day until no insects are discovered because a one-off combing will not be sufficient. Unfortunately, this means that this method can take some time, especially if there is lots of long, wiry or easily tangled hair to comb.

Dealing with head lice removal is important because if left untreated the insects will multiply and may cause itchiness and irritation. This problem is incredibly common but the pests can be removed fairly easily if dealt with quickly.




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