Nits And The Basics Of
Lice
 By norman
horowitz
To get rid of hair lice,
the nits which are eggs of the adult lice need to be removed
as well. A lice removal shampoo will do away with the adults
but is ineffective on the eggs. These eggs bond like glue to
the hair shaft as a result of the substance excreted by the
female adult. They usually hatch in about one week. They are
very difficult to remove but unless removed, the lice
infestation will continue
There are different ways to help remove nits, but all of
them can be time consuming. The easiest way is to brush
through every strand of hair with a fine toothed metal comb
after wetting the hair. If even one of the nits remains,
re-infestation is likely. Therefore, examining every last
strand of hair is critical to ultimate nit removal success.
To make the eggs easier to see, a magnifying glass may be
helpful.
Once the louse eggs have
been removed, it is important the all clothes and linens be
washed because those may also contain eggs or even adult
lice. Use bleach if possible to be absolutely certain that
all the eggs and adults have been destroyed. Also use bleach
on any combs or hair accessories that may be harboring nits.
Any items that cannot be soaked in bleach or washed should
be placed in a sealed plastic bag for several weeks.
There are a few methods
that can make the removal of louse eggs from one's hair
easier, since it can be a very trying process. One such way
involves soaking the infected hair in white vinegar before
attempting to remove the eggs: this loosens the biological
glue adhering the eggs to the hair, allowing for easier
removal. Similarly, soaking the comb in vinegar prior to use
can be a great help. A second method involves the
application of heat to the hair immediately prior to
attempts to remove the eggs.
Consider the negative
possibilities when attempting "alternative medicine."
Although drugs and harsh chemicals may seem drastic, often
the holistic alternatives are unproven. An example of this
is mayonnaise as a cure. It quickly congeals, becoming
almost impossible to wash out, and leaves a residue that
spoils. In the absolute worst case, some of these treatments
may even be fatal.
Once you have discovered
the presence of the problem, resources exist to help deal
with it. A medical professional might prescribe something
for taking care of the eggs. If it is an elementary or
middle school student with the issue, you should consult
with the nurse at the school.
About the
author:
To successfully deal with a
hair lice infection,
one must also remember the
nits. These are lice
eggs. The eggs become attached to individual strands of
hair, stuck to each strand with a glue substance.
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Enjoy!
I wish you all the best on your
head lice adventure!
Best wishes,
Thomas T :)
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