Sunday, April 21, 2013

Working With 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.

No one likes to think about lice. They bring to mind dirty conditions and many people associate having them with low economic status. Just thinking about them is enough to make most people itch. The truth is that anyone can be affected and the insects do not care about the quality of the host. They need blood to feed upon and are certainly not choosy about who's blood that is.

School children between the ages of five and twelve are the most likely to be infected. They are in close contact with each other and often share hats and hair brushes. Youngsters should be taught not to do this as it increases their chances of becoming infested. Parents also need to be educated about the situation and learn how to minimize their child's chances of having lice.

The social stigma is probably the worst thing for most people to deal with. It is very upsetting to admit they are infected. Getting prompt treatment is the best way to deal with this lousy problem. Most local pharmacies sell the combs and shampoos that are typically used. However, in recent years the shampoo's have been over used and the insects are developing a resistance to them.

Parents need to understand that any substance applied to the scalp is immediately absorbed into the blood stream. Repeated use of harsh chemical shampoos can have a damaging effect on the nervous system of a young child. The recommended method of dealing with the lice is to use a special comb.

Parents should inspect their child's hair and scalp every week. It is best to do this after washing the hair. A generous amount of conditioner should be applied and the tangles combed out. The fine toothed comb is then used to slowly and systematically go through the child's hair, looking for eggs or adult insects. This is a laborious task, but is still the most effective way to approach the situation.

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.

A lice removal specialist can help anyone struggling with this annoying problem. The lice themselves are really quite harmless, it is more about the inconvenience they cause. All bedding, hats and towels must be washed on a hot cycle and dried on high heat in the dryer to kill all the eggs. Hairbrushes and accessories must also be washed and sanitized to prevent any further spreading of these small but problematic insects.




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