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How to get rid of lice in children? Anonymous customer's question
Head lice are a common problem, especially in children. They are easily spread from person to person, but once they settle in your hair, they are often difficult to remove. Their bites can cause itching and irritation of the baby's scalp, and scratching can lead to infection. Head lice are annoying, but they are not dangerous and do not transmit disease. They are not a sign of poor hygiene – head lice need blood and don't care if it comes from someone clean or dirty.
When your child comes home with a confirmed case of head lice, take steps to prevent the spread of lice to other family members. Avoid hugging or other close contact. Check other children and adults in your household for head lice. Washing hats, pillowcases, and similar items that touch the head in hot water can also help keep lice at bay.
Your first solution for head lice is an over-the-counter medication, usually in the form of a shampoo. The main difference between these types of lice products is the active ingredient and which stage of head lice it kills. Most head lice treatments do not kill nits, so a second application may be needed to kill the nymphs when they hatch.
Some parents resort to home remedies for head lice, such as tea tree oil, mayonnaise, neem oil, vinegar, saline spray, etc. However, these treatments are not supported by scientific evidence.
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