What to Remember When
Using a Louse Comb
 By Rashel
Dan
Lice is such a common and
enduring problem that even people a long time ago have had
to deal with these pests. Before there were chemical
products, there were natural home remedies and louse combs.
Here are things to take note of if you still prefer to use a
louse comb over other methods.
Why You Need a Comb
Even in this modern day and
age with modern treatments you may still need a louse comb.
Lice have become so adaptable that some of them have learned
how to resist even chemical treatment. Some of them survive
natural home made treatments too. This means that even
though you do manage to kill off a lot of lice with a
specific treatment, some may survive long enough to lay more
eggs and suck more blood. A good louse comb will help make
sure that you really get rid of every single louse.
A Good Comb
There are many different
kinds of combs. Some are made of plastic and others of
metal. They also have different shapes and sizes and teeth
spaces. A lot of parents however would prefer a sturdy metal
louse comb with very fine teeth.
Some nits are no more than
.2 mm wide so make sure that you use the correct teeth
space. Widely spaced teeth will not affect or damage the
nits. Some parents would also prefer to buy a louse comb
with slightly rounded tips to help protect your child's
scalp from injury.
Combing and Picking
Some parents will have to
manually look for evidence of lice on their kids' hair.
Experts suggest though that a louse comb can do the job
better especially if you have poor eyesight. Once you do
find lice, you can continue to use a louse comb as a safe
and natural solution to lice.
You may use a louse comb as
it is. However, there others who suggest soaking it in
rubbing alcohol or disinfectant first. The added substance
may help smother the lice as you comb through the hair.
Always remember to comb from the scalp outward. Most nits
can be found near the scalp.
Your Child's Hair
The real trouble with using
a louse comb is that the fine teeth could damage your
child's hair. Using it with alcohol could also result in
hair damage and scalp dryness. A tip to help prevent too
much hair breakage is to comb your child's hair first with a
regular brush or a widely spaced comb. Taking care of your
child's hair and scalp is as important as getting rid of
lice.
Using Oil
Some advise the use of
olive oil or coconut oil on the hair and scalp. It is
believed that both substances can help both smother the lice
and get the nits loose. Too much oil though might make the
hair too oily for the comb to do its job. It might also be a
little difficult to get the oil off and your kid's hair
might require a few shampooing sessions before the oil is
removed.
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I wish you all the best on your
head lice adventure!
Best wishes,
Thomas T :)
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