What Lice Treatment Services Do

By Diane Lee


Research reveals that is the US alone approximately between 12 and 6 million kids get lice infestation in their heads. Nothing is quite frustrating to a parent than a child who cries non-stop due to some infestation of tiny bugs in their heads which they cannot eliminate. Despite the revelation by research that these bugs have no harmful effect on health, they are just uncomfortable for one to have in their hair. Here is important information about Lice Treatment Services.

They attach themselves onto the shafts of hair where they then lay eggs once they are in the head. Their eggs are known as nits. In order for a lice removal technique to be considered effective it must be able kill both the nits and the adults. Specialists recommended that combination of multiple approaches in the best strategy.

Currently, lice have developed a resistance to many of treatment methods available. This is the purpose why multiple methods need to be used together. Over-the-counter medications that individuals apply today never work as insects have shown resistance to a significant level. Prescription insecticides are also poisonous to people and this has been proven. It is essential to know the approaches to be applied when a person employs a treatment service.

Some people believe in the use of natural remedies in treating an infestation. Whereas reports indicating that these treatments work have been made, it is still hard to prove the level of efficiency associated with them. Also, natural remedies are not as researched as commercial treatments. In short, the body of information regarding natural treatments is not sufficient to prove that they are efficient. However, one can try them and find out if they work.

Combing is one of the most effective and best known method, but it must be combined with others. Under this technique, the hair must be combed one section after the other as the adult insects and their nits are physically removed. Lots of different types of effective combs specifically meant for this purpose have been designed. In order to control the infestation, the combing must be done on daily basis.

Doing away with a whole infestation through combing as the only approach is very hard. Therefore, some methods like applying olive oil should to be employed alongside combing. Olive oil plugs the airways used by lice to breath. As a result, they suffocate to death. The application of oil must be done when a person is retiring to bed. A hair cap must also be used to cover the head after application. The reason to prevent the insects from survival because they can go for hours without breathing.

Nits are best killed using hot air since it is very effective against them. Sadly, the use of this technique against adult lice has proved to be a huge disappointment. For efficiency, a person must blow their hair severally using a blow dryer. The efficiency of this method against nits is rated at 89 percent provided it is correctly done.

There are no guarantees that they infestation cannot return once cleared. As such, a person must pay close attention to their personal hygiene. In addition, a person must start avoiding sharing personal stuff such as combs, and clothing among others.




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