Many parents, mainly girls, sooner or later face the problem of head lice, because, communicating tightly with the peers in the team, the child brings home a variety of diseases, including lice. This is very frustrating for some mothers, but now there are many drugs in the pharmacy network that are successfully fighting this scourge. At the same time, they are quite safe, and there is no need to trim the hair. In this article, we will consider one of these tools - Full Marx. Reviews about him are mostly positive. With careful combing, re-processing may not be necessary.
Briefly about lice
Lice are parasites that live on the human body. For them, the comfort temperature is 31-32 degrees. The most comfortable they live next to the scalp. That is why they parasitize on its hair. They feed on human blood. Since the epidermis is thin enough on the head, it is not difficult to pierce it. You should know that since lice are blood-sucking insects, they are carriers of various infections transmitted through a bite. After each bite, lice secrete a special substance that prevents blood coagulation. It causes itching, and the head begins to itch. Combing the head, you can bring another infection through these wounds. That is why it is important to start the fight for a clean head as early as possible. One effective means that kills adults is the Full Marx. The instruction advises applying it for 10-15 minutes and then rinse thoroughly, several times with shampoo.
Nits removal
But living louse is part of the problem. The most unpleasant thing is nits. An adult female lays up to several hundred eggs that attach to her hair, and after 10 days new individuals appear from them. It is important to remove them on time. To do this, there is a comb "Full Marx." Reviews about him are very positive. Many note that it is iron and does not break, it is frequent enough that it allows combing out even small nits, which are almost invisible to the naked eye. Many people recommend buying it only, since it is much easier to deal with living individuals. If the nits are not combed out, then after a while new lice will appear from them, and you can’t get rid of them without reprocessing. That is why the manufacturers of the product warn of a possible repeated application of the solution to the hair in a week.
The composition of the drug "Full Marx"
The solution "Full Marx" in its composition has 2 active substances - isopropyl myristate and cyclomethicone. Isopropyl myristate is an oily liquid obtained from light oil fractions. In cosmetics, it is used as an emollient - a substance that preserves moisture in the skin. It prevents its evaporation. However, in its pure form, it can not be applied, since it causes blockage of the sebaceous glands, thereby causing the appearance of black dots. Cyclomethicone in the composition of the solution is designed to reduce the oiliness of isopropyl myristate and soften the action of the components of the solution. Both of these components do not penetrate deep into the skin and do not have a negative effect on the processes within the body. That is why the drug is recommended for children from 5 years old, as well as for pregnant and lactating women.
The principle of the action of "Full Marx", instruction
The drug is available in the form of a solution or spray of 100 and 150 ml. If you buy in a set, then a comb is also attached to it. The comb can also be purchased separately. The solution is carefully applied to the entire length of the hair: starting from the scalp to the ends. The instructions recommend a dose of 50 ml. However, it depends heavily on the length and density of the hair. You may need more. Then you need to wrap the head with a scarf, and even better - with a plastic bag and leave for 10-15 minutes. During this time, without access to oxygen, living individuals die. Then comb the nits with a comb. After processing, it is necessary to thoroughly rinse the solution with shampoo at least two times. So says the instructions for the drug "Full Marx." The reviews say that two times is not enough, you have to rinse the solution up to 6 times. As an alternative to traditional flushing, users suggest using dishwashing liquid for the first time, and rinse with a regular shampoo for the second time. After treatment, it is not recommended to use balm and blow dry your hair.
We get rid of nits. Comb combing
After 10-15 minutes of applying the product and removing dead individuals from the surface of the hair, it is necessary to carefully comb out each strand. For combing, you need a comb, wipes and water. Place the comb as close to the surface of the head as possible and draw it from top to bottom. Then remove the nits from the comb, rinse it or wipe it with a napkin and process the next strand in the same way. Treated clean strands should not be mixed with unprocessed ones, since the more thoroughly the nits are removed, the less likely the lice will reappear. The comb does not injure the scalp, since there are metal balls on the tips of the teeth, while effectively cleansing the hair of nits. So say the people who used the "Full Marx" from lice. Reviews also say that the comb can be used in the future to comb out the nits already without a means. Some other mothers recommend putting a white sheet on the floor when combing it out, so that it can be washed thoroughly.
Positive reviews
On the Internet, you can find many stories about the action of the solution "Full Marx." Reviews about him are mostly good. People note its safety, the possibility of use in children and pregnant women. Many noted a convenient form of the drug in the form of a spray. It is very easy and economical to apply to hair. The time for which it is worth applying the solution was also noted by everyone, since it is several times less than that of similar drugs for the fight against pediculosis. The fuzzy smell was also rated excellent. Many were pleased that the tool had to be applied only once. Well, and, of course, the “Full Marx” comb was recommended by many. There were no side effects and allergic reactions.
Negative reviews
Negative reviews of the drug are an order of magnitude less than positive. Users complained that the Full Marx tool, which reviews attracted them, did not live up to expectations. Nits remained, respectively, lice appeared again. Perhaps this problem is associated with poor combing, since only careful treatment with a comb gives a good result. Nits do not die from the application of the agent, only the substance with which they are attached to the hair dissolves slightly. More reviews suggest that after application, the scalp itches and itches, dandruff appears and hair begins to fall out. Most likely, this is due to the fact that instead of 10-15 minutes, the drug was applied for a longer amount of time, which is undesirable, or the patient has an individual allergic reaction to the components of the drug. Many others were struck by the extraordinary fat content that the Full Marx solution has. Reviews did not recommend using it, as it was unusually difficult to wash off. There are recommendations for inserting a measuring cup in a box with a solution so that it is convenient to measure 50 ml indicated in the instructions.
Doctors about the tool "Full Marx", reviews
Mostly, the solution is prescribed for the treatment of children from 5 years old, pediatricians and dermatologists. The whole family is also treated with the same tool. According to reviews, if you use it according to the instructions, then, as a rule, the result is good. Doctors warn that treating the hair and combing it out is far from the whole range of procedures that must be done to combat head lice. It is also necessary to carefully clean all the bedding and clothes that the patient wore, since nits can remain there. Then iron, especially the seams and bends. Lice have a temperature range suitable for life - from 10 to 44 degrees. Therefore, sometimes hair straightening is also effective. Doctors also warn that the product should be kept away from children, as it is combustible and explosive. And, of course, you should never self-medicate. Any drug should be prescribed by a doctor.
Analogues of the "Full Marx"
Many drugs have been invented for the treatment of head lice, most of them insecticidal, i.e., having a toxic effect on lice and nits. These are products based on permethrin, malathion, sumitrin and other chemicals. Children often cause allergies. Not recommended for use in pregnant women and asthmatics. For such people, it is more convenient to use the Full Marx non-insecticidal remedy for lice. Reviews of people who used drugs with toxic effects show that thorough combing is also necessary. Preparations based on liquid silicones (“Full Marx” also refers to them) are the safest. Based on blocking the access of oxygen to insects, they do not affect the human body. Such drugs include, for example, the “Nyuda” remedy. But it is contraindicated during pregnancy. Among ointments in the arsenal of medicine, sulfuric, turpentine and boric prevail. If handled ineptly, they can burn not only lice and nits, but also scalp. And if you inhale, for example, boric ointment, you can lose consciousness. Helmeric water is also used as a remedy for lice - a very toxic, but effective drug.
Folk remedies for getting rid of lice
In addition to the drugs of the pharmacy network, there are many funds that traditional medicine uses to combat lice. But they are not always safe, like the Full Marx lice spray. Reviews about their use are contradictory, many drugs are very toxic. To combat lice, use cranberry juice, olive oil, vinegar, vodka, kerosene, as well as dust and tar soap. There are many reviews about the use of dichlorvos and varnish "Love" to eliminate lice. Kerosene is the most popular remedy, but it also causes many side effects, ranging from hair deformation to scalp burns. In no case is it recommended for children to use it. Many more people respond positively to dichlorvos, although poisoning them is easier than ever. It is easy to get poisoned with dust soap, and when using it there is even a chance of death. Of the safest means of traditional medicine, mayonnaise and various oils can be noted. They work on the principle of overlapping oxygen with lice and nits. And after their application, combing is also necessary.
Conclusion
Having examined the spray, Full Marx solution, reviews about it and the recommendations of doctors, it is worth noting a good combination of effectiveness and safety. The complex flushing procedure is offset by a decent treatment result. When using a comb to remove lice and nits, re-treatment may no longer be necessary. Analogues of the drug in traditional medicine are not as effective as the “Full Marx”. They do not always completely shut off oxygen to lice, and re-treatment is often required even to remove adults.