Have you or your children’s scalp been itchy these days? You may have also noticed rashes on your head. These are all signs of a head lice attack.
Children tend to get head lice because they are in school with hundreds of other kids and the transmission of head lice is easy. Children tend to share things such as hats or combs which is what transfers the head lice.
The first step to getting rid of head lice is to not get them in the first place. Do not borrow other people’s things that have touched their hair. These things range from clothes and hats to combs.
To get rid of head lice that have already infected you, get some head lice killing shampoo. These shampoos have pesticide ingredients that can get rid of the head lice. Usually, there are not enough pesticides in the shampoo to harm you, but just enough to kill the head lice.
You should also use a head lice comb and go through your hair carefully. You need to remove not only the head lice but also their eggs.
Put all your clothes, and other fabrics that you had contact with in the washer. Wash and dry your clothes on high heat. This should get rid of the head lice.
If you have clothing or other things that cannot be washed, just put it in a sealed plastic bag. Eventually the head lice that are hidden in these things will die from starvation.
Clean your house and check places where your head might have touched. These places would include the furniture that you used.
Sometimes head lice shampoo may not be enough to get rid of the head lice. Some head lice are just hardier. In that case, you should get prescription head lice medication.
When you are using the medications and strange symptoms develop, then you should discontinue use of the product and see your doctor.
