Getting rid of head lice
Getting rid of head lice involves a dual pronged attack on the little critters – head lice clearance followed by head lice avoidance.
What head louse avoidance techniques can I use for getting rid of head lice?
A key fact that you need to be quite clear about is that having head lice is not about having poor hygiene (either personally or at home). You do not catch head lice from being a neglectful parent, by not washing hair often enough or by not being particulaly handy with a duster around the house. They spread from other people carrying them and, as discussed in previous posts, they like clean scalps as it is easier to breed there successfully.
The best avoidance methods to get rid of head lice are:
- avoid head to head contact with children who may have lice.
- Likewise, avoid sharing towels, hats, scarves and coats between people who have or may have head lice.
- Stuffed toys, bedding, couches and pillows may have stray lice on them if used by someone with lice. Be cautious when visiting somewhere where you know then to have lice about letting your head come into contact with any of these items.
What head lice treatments can I use for getting rid of head lice?
Treatments to eliminate an existing infestation of head lice can come into three different categories:
- chemical treatments that kill lice and their eggs leaving you with only the job of combing out the nits.
- natural head lice remedies such as mayonnaise, vinegar, tea tree oil etc.
- combing the hair with a nit comb and conditioner as a totally natural and cheap head lice solution.
All of these approaches will be discussed in detailed forthcoming posts so that you are able to make an informed choice as to your preferred method of head louse elimination and carry out that method correctly.
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