Most caring parents have a growing concern with regard to what head lice treatment to choose mainly because of the side effects that commercial products can cause. Unfortunately because we are bombarded with sales messages most of us end up confused and bewildered. So whether your children have head lice or you are looking for ways to avoid them here are some fantastic tips that I am sure can be a great benefit to you.
Head lice can often present a challenge to treat mainly because of their ability to build up resistance to some chemicals. When making a reference to head lice it is important to note that they are growing in numbers and are able to over come all sorts of environments similar to the cockroach. Many attempts have been made to exterminate them without success.
There are many treatments available to get rid of head lice in your children’s hair one of them being the wet combing method. This system works by the use of a very fine comb which is available in most local chemists; look for one that is around 0.3mm. It is not necessary to use and form of chemicals just a conditioner however in order to get the best results you need comb the wet hair at least twice a day over a 10 day period. Although this can be a painstaking operation it has proved to very effective.
The procedure is quite simple, wet the hair as normal and apply the shampoo. To get the knots out of the hair with a wide tooth comb and then switch to the fine one. Rinse out the shampoo and conditioner and continue to use the fine comb through the wet until the head lice are removed.
Medicated lotion or spay is a further option but important to pay attention there is no commercial treatment that is a hundred percent safe. Children with sensitive skin are particularly vulnerable to side effects so if this is the case consult your doctor.
Of course prevention is better than cure if you find your children are infected with head lice fumigating there clothes to get rid of the eggs is essential that includes hats, scarves brushes. Most children get infected with head lice by wearing other peoples clothes this is a common place they reside although they cannot fly they can crawl.
So there you have it let’s recap the wet comb method is cost effective but tiresome with no side effects. You can use medication but not one hundred percent safe for all children and finally prevention is better than cure.
Regrettably for me I have to finish here when I have so much more to share with you about head lice treatment. However you are now in the position to understand there is so much more to learn not only how to get rid of head lice but how to prevent your children from getting infected.