Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Facts About Lice Treatment Services

By Diane Lee


Based on research, about 6 to 12 million kids in the States alone get infected by lice in their heads. What frustrates parent more is to have a child crying continuously because an infestation of little bugs is in the hair. Research further indicates that these insects do not harm the health of the person they infest. However, they cause discomfort when in the hair. Here are some facts regarding 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.

The reason for employing multiple methods is that lice have become resistant to most treatment methods that exist currently. The insects have exhibited a significant level of resistance to over-the-counter medication that people use these days. On the other hand, prescription insecticides have also proved to be toxic in large part. Thus, in case one employs a treatment service, it is important to know what methods they intend to use.

An infestation may be cured by natural remedies and other persons have great trust in them. Proponents purport that home remedies are effective. However, it is difficult to prove efficiency level of such remedies since there is no body of knowledge to support the claims made. Besides, research has not been done on natural remedies to the same extent as commercial treatments. To summarize, the information body on natural treatments has failed to sufficiently prove that this methods are effectual. One is free to try their lack with such medications if they like.

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.

It is however more difficult to eliminate an entire infestation with this method alone. Thus, one needs to use other methods such as application of olive oil. Olive oil is know to plug the airways that the insects use to breath until they suffocate. The oil needs to be applied when one goes to bed and the head must be covered with a hair cap. This is because the insects can go for several hours without breathing and still survive.

Nits are best killed with hot air. However, the efficiency of this method is poor when it comes to killing adult insects. A dryer needs to be applied in blowing the hair repetitively to attain efficiency. About 89 percent of nits can be removed if the procedure is performed well.

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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