Treatment for Pediculosis
 Pediculosis is a condition
in which a human is infested with some form of lice; this
includes body lice, head lice and pubic lice. The most
common pediculosis condition is head lice. Lice are tiny
parasite insects that can be found in the hair and on the
scalp of an infested human. These insects need human blood
to survive; they will also stay close to the skin for warmth
and moisture.
Head lice move very quickly, thus the reason for how easily
they move from one person to another. Anyone can have a
pediculosis condition; it is not an indication of poor
hygiene, and head lice do not limit themselves only to those
on the lower economic level.
The main symptom of pediculosis is itching, and at times the
itching can be very irritating causing excessive scratching,
that in turn, leads to sores and possibly infection. Though
itching of the head is a sign of head lice, be aware that it
may not always show up right away, and in fact, may take
weeks before the lice are irritating the scalp to the point
of causing excessive itching.
If you should discover
someone in the family has head lice, all members of the
household should be checked for pediculosis. By doing this
you can stop the infestation then, instead of family members
giving the lice back and forth between treatments.
The usual way in which pediculosis is treated is with
shampoos and creams, containing chemicals that kill the head
lice, but not the nits. With these treatments, it is
important to treat the hair again within 10 days, as well as
vacuuming all carpets and washing all clothes. You will also
want to replace brushes, combs and other hair accessories,
or soak them in very hot water for at least an hour.
There are some home remedies for pediculosis that may work
better without exposing your family to the toxins in the
medicated shampoos. In addition to being safer, some
evidence now points to the possibility that the over the
counter and prescription cures for head lice are no longer
100% effective and may require several applications to
produce the desired results.
If you find that someone in
your family has a persistent case of pediculosis, you may
want to consult your healthcare provider about alternative
options for treating the infestation. This is especially
true if the person with head lice is a child or a pregnant
woman.
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Enjoy!
I wish you all the best on your
head lice adventure!
Best wishes,
Thomas T :)
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