Way To Ensure That Lice Treatments Are Effective

By Cathy Mercer


Lice treatments can be a hassle to perform, but these are necessary for getting rid of these insects. Children are often exposed to lice during their play dates with others, at school and through various types of social interaction. Adults who are commonly in contact with kids also have higher exposure rates.

Although these insects do not mean that a person is dirty, they can sure make you feel that way. These bugs cause people to itch at the scalp and they are highly visible. This is especially true of their eggs which are often spotted by running a comb through the hair.

There are several, over the counter treatments that can be used for this purpose. These are strong enough to kill the adult insects, but may not be effective for killing all of their eggs. This makes it vital to choose products carefully and to know more about their capabilities before putting them on.

As an alternative, many people are going to special hair care shops in order to get treated by professionals. These individuals have access to powerful treatments, many of which can be far less detrimental to human health than certain store bought formulations. More importantly, they are experienced in the application process and can ensure that all living adults and eggs will be killed.

No matter whether you opt to home treat this issue or to visit a salon and have it treated there, it is necessary to carefully clean your belongings also. For example, you should wash your clothes and put them into bags that are airtight until the scalp and hair have been fully treated. Insects like these can infest clothes and other washable items for a period of time.

You also want to be sure to clean your hats, hooded jackets and special accessories for your hair or you can toss these things out and replace them. You should comb or brush your hair with implements that are infested. If these things will not be damaged by heat you can treat them with hot water and steam, given that these bugs will succumb to high temperatures. Those with long hair should gather all of their bows, hair ties and headbands together so that these things can be treated properly.

Treated children should not be placed in environments with those that have not been treated. Most products do not guard against re-exposure. It is important to note that even the most gentle solutions are caustic and thus, the need to reapply these solution should be avoided as much as possible. Children should also be taught to avoid sharing hats, hooded articles and hair accessories when exposure rates are high.

While lice treatments can be costly and time-consuming they are essential for increasing a person's comfort levels and for being able to enter various environments. Kids do not have to worry about passing this problem on to friends or being made fun of. Parent who do not wish to treat their youngsters at home with store bought products can always search for a reputable professional who can do this in a business setting.




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