Treatment Of Lice In The Hair



Posted: Saturday, March 19, 2011

by Rosie Wallace
http://www.itchyskinrash.net

The head lice are tiny insects that are contagious. These wingless insects feed on small amount of bloods drawn from the scalp. Though this condition is not dangerous, it is very common especially among kids. The scalp can become inflamed and itchy. When an infected child scratches his head persistently, he may have irritation or even infection. A kid may have lice when he has contact with an infested classmate through sports activities or school time. Using infested combs can also affect a child with head lice.  Teach your kids to avoid sharing personal care items at school.

The symptoms of having lice in hair include itching of the scalp, sores on the head, a tickling feeling of something moving in the hair or scalp and irritability. Head lice can be treated by the over the counter medicine called pediculicide. Often a one percent solution of permethrin is used. Be sure to read first the instructions that come with it before using. Do not use shampoo or conditioner before using the medicine and do not re-wash the hair for two days after the treatment. There are also lots of shampoos in the market that specializes in treating head lice.

There are home remedies for treating head lice. Lemon juice is one of our grandmother’s home remedies. Mix one to two tablespoon of lemon juice with garlic paste and apply the paste on the scalp. Allow it to dry for 30 minutes then wash the hair in cold water, thoroughly rinse the hair. Eggs can also be used as treatment. Just mix vinegar and lemon juice with egg yolk and apply in onto the scalp. Let it dry for 20 to 30 minutes then wash it off using warm water.

Mayonnaise can also be applied to the hair and scalp to treat problems of hair lice. Just massage the mayonnaise on the scalp and hair, cover the head or hair with a plastic bag and leave it for an hour. Heat it using a blow dryer for five to eight minutes then rinse the hair. When the lice are gone, be sure to make ways to prevent it from coming back again. Wash pillow case and linens regularly, do not share combs and clothes with other persons especially if you are not sure if he has lice. The schools should send a notice home when there are lice issues, but this doesn’t always happen. They can also go around camp environments as well in the summer.

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