Today, many do not know how to get rid of head lice. In the modern world, this disease does not apply to diseases of poor families. That was a few decades ago. However, lice today do not select owners as a wallet. In many cases, it is enough to travel once in public transport, sit on the seat where there was previously a patient with pediculosis, and parasites settle on the head.
It should be noted that over the years these insects mutate and leave very picky offspring, preferring well-groomed heads. They have already managed to get used to modern shampoos and other care products. Despite the fact that lice do not have the ability to jump or fly, they quickly enough move to the hairline of the new owner and lay nits there.
A female can lay up to ten eggs every day, which in ten days become full-fledged insects. Given this, it is imperative to take preventive measures and at least know superficially how to get rid of lice and nits.
Ripe insects, as a rule, live on the occipital region of the head, behind the ears. There they hide from the bright light and suck out the blood of their master. The biggest problem is their larvae. Lice nits are so small that it is almost impossible to detect. The eggs are attached to the hair with strong glue. To isolate nits from hair is very problematic.
Today there are three types of these insects: clothes, head and pubic. It should be noted that there is no one way to get rid of nits of all types. In such cases, with a particular type of parasite, it is necessary to find the optimal solution.
When identifying eggs, you should purchase a special comb (comb with often located teeth). Since it is quite difficult to get rid of nits, especially with long hair, you should apply conditioner on them and intensively comb the larvae above the bathtub or onto a previously prepared newspaper. It is recommended to process in locks. For convenience, you should stab all the hair on the top and start from the back of the head.
It is easier for a boy to cut his hair bald than to make him sit with a comb over a bathtub or newspaper.
You can also get rid of pubic parasites with a razor.
If a worm-type parasite is found, things need to be boiled, since you can get rid of nits only in this way. When boiling, add three percent soda ash. If for some reason you can’t boil, you can put things in dry cleaning or burn them.
Among the recipes of traditional medicine, there are also ways to get rid of nits.
Since ancient times, dust soap has been used for these purposes.
You can also dye your hair. As you know, hair dye contains hydrogen peroxide, which is able to destroy parasites due to its specific chemical composition.
A very effective tool that dissolves glue and reduces the activity of insects is table vinegar. Two tablespoons of it are bred in a glass of water. The solution should moisten the head. Cranberry juice is also considered a good remedy. In the process of rubbing it into the scalp, nits independently begin to peel off from the hair. This procedure must be carried out throughout the week.
It should be noted that the pharmacological industry does not stand still. Today in pharmacies you can find all kinds of sprays, ointments, emulsions, lotions, gels, shampoos, which are designed to eliminate unpleasant parasites. However, in most cases, they help get rid of mature insects, leaving their larvae on their hair. This is due to the sufficiently strong shell of the eggs. In such cases, it is better to use proven effective means.