Treating Pediculosis with
Chemicals Can Be Dangerous
 Pediculosis is another term
for head lice and body lice. It is very contagious and
easily passed between people through personal contact. Once
you or someone in your home catches a form of pediculosis it
can be very difficult to get rid of. Though there are
several methods of treating head lice, not all of them are
considered safe and effective.
For years the most common method of treating a pediculosis
infestation was with a chemical shampoo or conditioner that
contains neurotoxins to kill the lice. Over the past few
years it has become apparent that this treatment method is
no longer as effective as it once was, resulting in numerous
repeated treatments to resolve the problem.
As a result, for some time now there has been a search on to
find a safer and more effective treatment. People have tried
everything from mayonnaise in the hair overnight to olive
oil and tea tree oil. Most people agree that these types of
treatments can work if they are done properly.
Even with natural treatments for pediculosis, it is
necessary to clean and vacuum the home thoroughly, as well
as bag all items that cannot be washed in a plastic bag for
at least two weeks. Putting all bedding, clothes and hats
through the laundry is also recommended.
Another choice for
treatment is the use of a hair dryer on the hair. In studies
this has proven to be very effective in not only killing
live adult lice, but the nits too. The heat appears to
quickly eliminate the little insects.
Use the hair dryer as you are combing through the hair,
ensure that you get all areas of the hair and scalp. For
best results you may choose to use the hair dryer method in
conjunction with another home remedy treatment, such as
olive oil or mayonnaise.
To help your family avoid a run in with head lice it is
important to teach your children that they should never
share their personal items with other children. This can be
difficult, as young children like to share, especially
girls. Girls tend to share brushes and other hair
accessories, unfortunately this is one of the main methods
that pediculosis is transmitted from one child to another.
Once your child gets head lice they will bring it home and
likely everyone in the family, not to mention extended
family as well as friends will get head lice. This can be
embarrassing, but also very difficult to eradicate.
Always inform the school as
well as your friends and family that your child has been
exposed to head lice, this will help to keep pediculosis
from spreading, which will only result in your family
getting it again. It is essential that you treat pediculosis
safely and promptly.
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Enjoy!
I wish you all the best on your
head lice adventure!
Best wishes,
Thomas T :)
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