The Latest Head Lice Removal Tactics

By Edward Wood


It is painful to deal with insects that are eating away on your head. For parents and guardians, it is unimaginable that your children have itchy scalps and at risk of infections. There are head lice removal methods that you can apply to deal with this problem, either naturally or using medicines. You can apply the method that works best for your situation.

Combing will help a great deal. This should be done in an environment where they cannot jump off to hide on other people or surfaces. Lucky enough, these insects will die as soon as they are off the body because they feed on blood. Combing helps to expose these insects so that they can get out of the comfort of the scalp.

Use products that are made from pyrethrum. This is an ingredient that has proven effective in dealing with insects for years. It works by damaging the nervous system of these insects, causing them to be incapacitated. In this state, they will fall off and die. It also works to damage the eggs and thus render them impossible to breed. The only problem with this method is that insects develop resistance. You might therefore not use the method long enough.

Olive oil is known for being useful in the kitchen but it can do more than that. It is natural and therefore not prone resistance despite continued use. The oil works by suffocating the insects and making it impossible for them to live on the scalp. They will get stuck in the oil and die or be forced off the hair and also die. The oil is also a perfect treatment for your scalp.

Heat from the hair drier will deliver excellent results. This methods depends on how well it is used and whether you can withstand the heat. The heat is meant to kill the insect which will later be washed off. You have to apply the drier on every inch of your scalp. This can be damaging to your hair as you attempt to cover all areas. You need to work with a professional to avoid damaging the hair.

Hair dunking is a clever way of dealing with bugs in your hair. You drown them in a liquid or substance that denies them air. You will need to be in water or apply the liquid for a while to be effective. Adding insecticides and soap to the water makes it more effective. This will also clean your scalp. Unfortunately for some insects like lice, they can survive in water for hours. However, leaving the head to cake will make conditions unbearable.

Vinegar is an alternative. It works well in the kitchen when dealing with grease. On your hair, it will eliminate the substance helping these bugs to hold on. With no grip, they fall off as you clean or comb. They can be used alone or with other substances.

Home remedies are preferred because the target insects do not develop resistance. This means that you can use the methods over and other. However, the rate of success depends on individual situation. One method will succeed in one person better than the other. Remember that the best way to keep away these insects is housekeeping. A clean and neat environment will always be a discouragement for insects.




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