Shampoo from lice and nits for children - list and principle of action, prices

Pediculosis affects children more than adults, since it is more characteristic for the former to be in close contact with each other. Games, photos, close neighborhoods at school or in the camp - all this increases the likelihood of infection. Especially hard in this situation is the girls, because the longer the hair, the harder it is to drive out uninvited guests from them. Fortunately, Soviet times, when shaving naked was the only effective way to end the parasites, was over. In modern pharmacies you can find many effective shampoos that offer less cardinal output.

How dangerous is pediculosis?

Symptoms of this disease are not pleasant - when a child begins to complain of itching in the head, redness and rashes can occur. The behavior of the sick child becomes more nervous and moody, sleep disturbance is possible. The most serious consequence of infection with lice is the formation of furuncles, purulent swelling on the scalp. They appear as a result of combing the bites of insect bites( lice fit into the skin and drink blood).In the rest, pediculosis is relatively safe. Lice are not carriers of infection, so you should not be afraid of additional infections.

Also, contrary to common stereotypes, lice do not fly, do not jump and do not swim, and it is not so easy to catch them in crowded places. This requires direct contact between the hair, that is, the closest proximity. The most likely infection during sleep in one bed. But through the use of one comb or hat to catch is not so simple - however, it is better not to take risks.

Lice can not survive in other conditions than on the head of a person. Other surfaces, including pet hair, are unsuitable for them. Do not be afraid that the parasite, for some reason surviving in the external world, will again move to the head - without a human louse can not live more than a day.

What tools for combating hair parasites exist?

1. Special preparations issued for the treatment and prevention of pediculosis: shampoos, as well as solutions, spray repellents, ointments. With some tools, the comb immediately comes with a comb and even a magnifying glass: a complete kit for solving your problem
2. Pharmaceutical formulations that have toxic properties for parasites: chimeric water, ointments based on boron, sulfur, mercury, etc.
3. Electric combs that help to destroy insectsdue to the current passing through the hair.
4. Folk remedies based on vegetable oils and extracts.
5. Concentrated chemicals: for example, kerosene.

Each of these means has its drawbacks and advantages. More often than the more effective the method, the higher its toxicity, and, accordingly, the threat of harm to health. The choice of the drug should be approached, based on the age, stage of the disease and other characteristics of the child. For example, it is important to clarify whether the substances included in the selected preparation are allergens, to which the baby already had reactions. It is advisable to conduct a screening test - apply a drop of money to the elbow of the child and follow the changes on the skin.

What you need to know when using shampoo against lice

The problem of pediculosis for the majority is too delicate to treat it to the doctor. To date, coping with the disease yourself is not difficult - it is important to consider several rules that will help in choosing and using the means:

1. If you chose a shampoo, you do not need to combine it with other types of funds. They deactivate the effect of shampoo.
2. A single wash session is not enough. After a while of the nits, preserved on the hair, new lice can hatch. For the guarantee, you need to use the shampoo repeatedly( but not earlier than a week, and no more than three sessions in general - otherwise the addiction will develop).
3. Spray against lice is considered a more effective remedy than shampoo, since it comprehensively affects the hair, and is not so toxic.
4. It is necessary to use the remedy not only for the infected child, but also for parents and other family members. It is possible that the insects had time to settle down on their hair.
5. Folk remedies( oil, petrolatum, cranberries, etc.) should not be used as the main treatment - they are not effective enough. Any drug will bring you more benefits.
6. Electronic combs have their advantages: the possibility of repeated use, use as prevention, etc. However, as practice shows, this device does not guarantee a 100% result.
7. Anti-lice shampoos can not be used to treat babies under the age of three( unless otherwise specified in the instructions).

Please note! Most of the remedies that easily kill live lice are powerless against their eggs - nits. The toxin does not penetrate the egg shell. After using shampoo, carefully comb the nits with a comb to avoid the appearance of new individuals. To identify the lice, place a dark cloth under the hair, on which they will be clearly visible. Most often, a full recovery takes several days. If the girl has too long hair, before combing out, they should be shortened as much as possible.

How to choose a shampoo?

The choice of funds on the shelves of pharmacies and shops is very extensive, but all of them are based on several substances-insecticides. The most common are five: permethrin, pyrethrin, sumitrin, phenothrin, malathion. Each of them is damaging to lice and harmless to humans - however, it can cause various reactions and irritations, dandruff. That is why it is necessary to carefully observe the safety precautions and monitor the child while using the shampoo.

Description of the popular drugs:

1. MediFox. The product is an emulsion based on permethrin with the addition of castor oil and a pleasant sweet smell that makes the drug attractive to children. The principle of action is the challenge of paralysis of the nerve endings of the parasite with the subsequent arrest of its vital activity. One of the few means suitable for very young children( starting from 1 year).
   

   Shampoo Medifoks

2. Pedilin. The preparation is made on the basis of organophosphate insecticides. Passing the chitinous shell of the insect, they make their way into their body and provoke self-poisoning. There are two types: shampoo and emulsion.
   

   Pediculose Shampoo Pedilin

3. Parasidosis. Blocking the nervous system of lice due to toxin. Among the benefits of shampoo - the speed of exposure( keep on the hair you need only 5 minutes), the comb that comes with the kit.
   

   Shampoo Parasidosis

4. Nyuda. The agent favorably differs from others with a milder effect: the basis of the composition is dimethicone. This substance is not a poison and even forms part of many hair care products. It is recommended to use it for children who are contraindicated in chemical preparations.
   

   Nudes from lice and nits

5. Para-plus. The type of preparation is an aerosol, which facilitates the use and rinsing of the remnants from the hair. The spray can be used to process the bed or clothes. Acts due to the tandem of malathion and permethrin, which have a strong impact not only on living individuals, but also on nits.
   

   Para-plus versus pediculosis

6. Paranitis. The cost of the facility is quite high, but this is due to the combination of harmless composition with efficiency. Natural silicone covers the airways with respiratory tracts and causes their death in 15 minutes. Minus means that it does not destroy nits. Comes with a comb for combing them.
   

   Paranit for the destruction of lice and nits

7. Itax. A fast-acting shampoo that destroys adults and larvae. The product is toxic enough, it is used only in gloves, it is contraindicated for allergies and skin diseases.
   

   Itax from pediculosis in children

8. Avicin. A universal tool suitable for all types of lice, and even helping to get rid of other insects in the house( cockroaches, mosquitoes, etc.).Suitable for the prevention and disinfection of apartments. Due to the action permethrin destroys lice in 15 minutes.
   

   Avicin

means	Image	substance at the heart of	type	can use	Price
Medifoks		Permethrin	Lotion Gel	From 1	From 100 rubles
Pedilin		Malathion	Shampoo	2 years	From 250 rubles
Parazidoz		phenothrin		shampoo	2.5 years from 200 rubles
Nydala		Silicones	Spray	From 3 years	From 300 rubles
Pair plus		Permethrin spray			2.5 years from 350 rubles
Paranit		Silicones	Spray	From 3 years	From 500 rubles
Itaks		phenothrin	Shampoo	2 years	from 800 rubles
Avitsin		Permethrin	Lotion	From 5 years	from 1000 rubles

most restrictive of the children are considered compositions based on permethrin, a synthetica variant of an extract of a camomile. This substance is less toxic than its "comrades," but it has no less effectiveness. Even more safe are silicone-based preparations, since they destroy lice not chemically, but on a physical level. They cover lice and nits with a kind of shell that blocks them access to oxygen, which leads to the death of parasites. For hair and human skin, these substances are practically harmless.

How to use shampoo against lice?

1. Read the instructions carefully before use.
2. Wear gloves - this is necessary to avoid contact of the insecticide with the skin.
3. Wrap the baby's forehead with a bandage or towel - so that it does not get into the eyes and nose.
4. Apply the shampoo to your hair and take the time indicated in the instructions. Hair is better wrapped with a film, or put on a special hat.
5. At the end of the period, take the comb( included in the kit or your own) and carefully comb the baby to get rid of the dead parasites.
6. Wash the baby's head with an ordinary shampoo, and then rinse with an acetic solution. Vinegar destroys the glue with which the lice attach their eggs to the roots of the hair. After that, comb your hair again.
7. Repeat combing for several days.
8. It is advisable not to wash your hair with usual shampoo, although two days after the procedure.
9. Do not forget to disinfect the comb with boiling water after each use.

Note! If even a three-fold application of shampoo does not work, use the hectic water. This method is not recommended as the main one due to the high toxicity of the drug, but it is recognized as one of the most effective. Complete destruction of lice is guaranteed after 1-2 applications.

Getting rid of lice with combing: safe way

There are situations when the chemical composition of the shampoo is contraindicated to the child. This is possible in case of allergies, skin diseases of the head, respiratory organs, wounds and injuries in the area of ​​the head and face. In this case, you can use a safe method: combing with a hair conditioner:

1. Wash the baby's head in the usual way.
2. Apply to hair any air conditioner in large quantities.
3. Use for combing two types of comb: with rare and frequent prongs. First use the first, then the second. After each descending movement of the crest, it must be rinsed, so along with the air-conditioning there will be dead lice and nits.
4. These actions must be repeated every 4 days for two weeks.

Note: This method is incompatible with the use of shampoo against lice!

Video - Pediculosis: treatment and prevention

Safety in the fight against pediculosis

1. Do not choose such radical agents as kerosene. This method is the most effective, but it significantly harms the hair and skin, and is suitable only for adults.
2. Do not use one drug more than three times. If the remedy has no effect, try another.
3. With the slightest hint of skin irritation or allergy wash away the remedy and replace it, if you have serious symptoms, consult a doctor.
4. Ensure that the child does not touch the product, does not pull it into the mouth, does not eat or drink during the treatment. At the end he will need to wash his hands thoroughly.
5. After using the shampoo, you can not use a hairdryer: some products contain flammable components.

Video - How to get rid of lice

Result fixing and prevention of pediculosis

After you have used the anti-lice remedy, thoroughly disinfect the apartment. Particular emphasis should be placed on clothes and bed linens. In the future, to prevent relapse, adhere to the following recommendations:

1. Do not let the girl walk with her hair loose: braid them and accustom them to this child. The boy is preferably the first time after the illness to wear a hat.
2. Use preventive sprays against pediculosis. As an alternative, you can buy vegetable shampoos based on lavender, tansy, birch, tea tree. They have a sharp specific smell that repels parasites.
3. After washing, iron the children's clothes carefully, with steam mode.
4. Teach children to observe personal hygiene.