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Are you irritated by your itchy scalp? Do friends and
officemates make fun of you because you always scratch your
head? If you are experiencing this common problem, then chances
are you have lice. Start to get rid of it now!
1. What are lice?
Lice are small parasite-like insects. Their home is on the hairs
of people. They eat by sucking a small quantity of blood from
our scalp. Lice usually thrive on scalps of 3 to 12 year-old
kids. Girls are much more susceptible to lice than boys.
2. Lice facts:
- Lice do not pose a significant risk to our health - Lice can
easily spread from one person to another - The feeling of
itchiness is caused by the lice bites - Frequent scratching of
the scalp can cause further inflammation - In rare cases, the
skin can be infected which may trigger infection
3. How to treat lice:
Lice shampoos and lotions can be directly bought
over-the-counter or can be prescribed. The medications are based
on the lice treatment history of the patient. Do not experiment
on these treatments because they are very much like
insecticides. Follow your doctor's advice or instructions
carefully. The directions on the shampoo or lotion should be
strictly followed so that the treatment can be effective. Your
doctor may also ask you to buy hair rinses that are made to
untangle hair.
These lice treatments most often than not, completely eradicate
lice although continuous usage is needed for it to take affect.
Seven to ten days is the common treatment period for lice by
this method. Before stopping medication, you should be positive
that all lice are killed since they can easily reproduce and
come back with a vengeance.
4. Lice removal tips:
- Lice lay eggs attached to the base of the hair. In addition to
using medication, it is recommended, especially for children
ages 2 to 6, to manually remove the eggs from the hair one by
one - Combs with fine bristles should be used to comb your
child's hair after taking a bath - Shampoo hair 3 up to 4 days
in a span of 2 weeks. The hair should be wet before combing -
Beddings and clothes that are just worn by someone with lice
should be washed in very hot water - Store clothing and anything
else that can not be washed in bags that are airtight for two
weeks, such as toys or bedcovers - Carpet and upholstery in
homes and cars should be vacuum cleaned regularly - Submerge
objects like brushes, combs, headbands, hair ties and barrettes
in rubbing alcohol or shampoo for lice treatment for one hour,
or dispose of them - Do not utilize hair dryers to dry the hair
of your child after putting on the anti-lice medication. Some
chemicals in the shampoo or lotion are flammable - Shampoos and
conditioners should not be used prior to lice treatment
application - Sprays or pest control should not be used to kill
lice. It could do more harm than good. It can also be poisonous
- Lice treatment should not be used or applied to a single
person for more than three times. If the lice are still there
after three applications, the medication should be changed. -
One lice treatment should be used at time. Do not alternate it
with another
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