Most common questions used to investigate
Do you mind using pesticides?
Do you want to use lice-treatment shampoos?
Do you know the side-effects of using lice treatment shampoos?
Do you prefer home treatments?
Do you wash the items worn by the person?
Do you feel embarrassed that you have lice?
Common conclusions
If you don't have a problem using pesticides on your hair, you can buy over-the-counter medications such as Permethrin and pyrethrins. It has been approved for use for children ages two months and older and can work well for adults. However, if you're allergic to chrysanthemums, don't try pyrethrins as chrysanthemums and ragweeds are its main components. Also, if you're pregnant or nursing, check with your doctor if it is safe to use any of these products.
Many shampoos are approved by the FDA and are known to be effective in treating lice. Check the product instructions before applying it on your child's head, especially if your children are small. The Lindane shampoo is no longer approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics as it is believed to cause nerve damage. So, check the ingredients list and even have a word with your pediatrician before you apply it on your child's head.
One of the most prominent side-effects of lice shampoo is the irritation or tingling sensation it causes on your skin. If you plan to use it on your head, make sure to wash it near the skin instead of a shower as you can limit how much it touches the rest of your body.
Your best bet is to comb wet hair with a fine comb and hope to have the lice and its eggs removed from the hair. This may not be effective at all times. Likewise, some people believe that lice can be suffocated with jelly and grease, but that is also not a consistent solution. In other words, home remedies don't work so well and the results can vary widely from individual to individual.
It's a good idea to wash the sheets, pillow covers, and clothes of the person who has lice. Ideally, wash it in hot water and dry in high heat to kill the eggs. Even if you can't wash the items, seal them in a dry plastic cover and set it aside for two weeks as this will kill both the lice and the eggs.
There is nothing to feel ashamed of. It is just a disease or a condition and can happen to anyone. Despite all the myths, the fact is that people who have lice are perfectly normal and it does not mean that the person is dirty and ill-kept. So, stop feeling embarrassed and start taking steps to address it for your health and peace.
Great! Never allow anyone to put you down just because you have a health condition like lice which has nothing to do with your personality or cleanliness.
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