Getting Help From A Lice Removal Specialist

By Alyssa Riggs


A good lice removal specialist is very important for those unfortunate enough to have come into contact with these irritating little bugs. Although in themselves harmless, lice bite into the skin of their host causing itching and irritation. If left untreated the scratching can lead to secondary infections.

Like any insect related issue, lice come with a social stigma. Many people are extremely embarrassed and do not know what to do. The first step should be to go on line to one of the many reputable sites and learn all about this lousy problem. Most people make the mistake of over reacting and handling the situation in a less than effective way.

In the past few years research has shown that the insects are becoming increasingly resistant to the shampoos and creams that have been used. In most part this is due to overuse by frantic parents. If one child in the family is infected, it does not mean that all the children are. Each member of the family should be carefully examined to determine if they have any eggs or adult insects on their scalp.

Using a harsh shampoo on everyone as a preventative measure is a very bad idea. The shampoos have a high level of very strong ingredients, which include substances thought to be carcinogens and neuro toxins. They can cause anything from a rash to dizziness and head aches. These should only be used as a last resort and never on a child who does not have lice.

Most specialists maintain a website with close up pictures of the nits. This shows parents exactly what they are looking for. The nits, or eggs, are laid by the adult insect and hatch out within ten to fourteen days. The adult insects feed on human blood and this feeding is what causes the intense itching. By knowing the signs and exactly what to look for is the best defense against this lousy problem.

The affected person's hair should be washed as usual and then soaked in a generous amount of conditioner. It should be combed through to remove all the tangles. Then a special nit comb should be used to slowly and carefully go through the entire head. The comb is easy to use, but caution is important as it is easy to scratch the scalp.

Most specialists recommend the metal combs. These seem to do a much better job of removing the adult insects and the eggs, typically known as nits. This process does take some time and has to be repeated until all traces of the problem are gone. Many parents keep their children on a maintenance program and routinely inspect their hair every few weeks.

One of the best things parents can do is to maintain a preventative program. This involves checking their child's hair on a weekly basis. A lice removal specialist can give them all the information and tools they need to keep this itchy situation under control. By the time the child is visibly scratching, they are already infected. It is better to nip the problem in the early stages and stay nit free.




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