A folk remedy for lice and nits for children, adults, pregnant. A solution of vinegar, which add to the shampoo

Lice medicine designated "pediculosis" term. This is a parasitic disease in which a scalp appear small insects. In the pharmaceutical market presents a wide range of medicines to help cope with the problem. But there are folk remedies for lice and nits, which are no less effective, and at the same time affordable.

What if there were lice?

Folk remedies for lice and nits is possible to do in the treatment of head lice. Upon detection of the parasite in the adult or child should not immediately panic. The problem, though unpleasant, but doable. Most importantly do not get confused and begin to address it immediately. Important integrated pest management. Disinfestation facilities necessary to carry out.

How are head lice and nits?

Lice - are small insects, body length which is not more than four millimeters. Lice may differ from each other as they are growing up to pass three molting. At each change of chitin covering the face lice changes. After the third molt parasite transformed into an adult. If you look at nits without a microscope, then the sight they look like grains of white-transparent color.

We nits with live lice larvae of white color with gray stains. Empty flat nits, can change color from yellow to gray.

Prolonged lack of adequate therapy of eggs can be set on the hair. Sometimes confuse nits with dandruff because they are very small and resemble the crust (the dead skin particles). However, the main difference between nits from seborrhea is that they are attached to the hair adhesive, so remove them from the hair easily fail.

Advantages and disadvantages of lice treatment folk remedies

In the popular methods of getting rid of parasites have both advantages and disadvantages:

Advantages of the popular methods of head lice treatment	Disadvantages of the popular methods of head lice treatment
Most of the ingredients needed to prepare "home medicine" from head lice and nits is in every house. And if those are not available, they can be bought in any store for a reasonable price.	A folk remedy for lice and nits begin to have effect later pharmacy medicines. If the disease is started, it is necessary to use drugs.
Almost all drugs of lice and nits contain in their composition chemicals that adversely affect the respiratory system and can cause allergic reactions. Traditional methods of getting rid of pests based on natural components more forgiving.	The toxicity of certain funds. In the old days, to get rid of lice and nits, people used kerosene, turpentine and vinegar. These components are highly toxic and can cause significant harm to human health.
To prepare a home remedy for head lice and nits do not need special skills. It suffices to mix together the components and cause them to the scalp.
Medications to get rid of parasites, are contraindicated for use in children under five years old, people with asthma, as well as pregnant women and women during lactation. Among the popular methods there are safe, have no contraindications.	;

Methods of dealing with head lice at home

Cope with pests in the home can be such methods:

1. The chemical method. This method consists in the use protivopedikuleznyh preparations, which are produced in the form of shampoos, sprays, lotions, aerosols. The advantage of this method is that the lice can be derived for one use. But should take into account the toxicity of this method.
   
2. Combined method. The essence of this method lies in the fact that against adult lice used protivopedikuleznye funds and nits are removed mechanically. Thus, completely exterminated the entire population of parasites.
3. Getting rid of parasites folk remedies. Such a method involves the use of vinegar, peroxides, tar soaps, plants, natural oils and a variety of other components parasiticides.

Recipes based on natural oils

Natural oils proven themselves in the fight against head lice. Moreover, effective as the natural oils and aromatic. Thus, burdock, castor, olive, lavender, eucalyptus, anise and even normal sunflower oil suitable for getting rid of lice and nits. Cocktail with olive and lavender oil will get rid of lice as soon as possible.

Lavender oil in this recipe greatly enhances the healing properties of olive oil, but also accelerates the healing process of the skin, relieves stress.

For the preparation of the oil mixture warmed slightly olive oil is poured into the vessel. Then add essential lavender oil per five drops 30 g of olive oil. Throw the towel over his shoulders, to prevent contamination of clothing.

Oil mixture is applied to the skin of the head massage. Then, on the hair to wear special rubber cap or plastic bag and wrapped into a towel on top. Procedure duration is three hours. After this time the hair is washed thoroughly with regular shampoo at least twice.

Then mechanically combed nits and lice carcass. In the course of the procedure, insect block access to oxygen and they die from asphyxiation.

Recipe with soap

A folk remedy for lice and nits, such as laundry soap, helps to cure head lice in the shortest possible time. To get rid of the parasites in this way need a grater, ordinary soap, any utensils with water and 5% boric ointment.

A small amount of soap (depending on the number of insects and hair length) grate and the resulting chips are added into a water tank.

Water should be an amount such that the consistency was like cream. The resulting mixture was rubbed into the skin of the head. After 10 minutes you must rinse well hair. For the effectiveness of the procedure after the processing is applied to the scalp boric ointment. This recipe eliminates itching, dries the wound and promotes fast healing.

Turpentine

Despite substantial damage, the structure of the hair and scalp even today turpentine lice and nits is popular. However Antipediculosis effect in a powerful means - the insects are killed guaranteed. For the preparation of turpentine mixture is diluted with a vegetable oil in a proportion of 1 to 1.

The resulting solution is applied to the roots of the hair and hold for as long as the person is able to endure.

At the expiration of the time the hair is thoroughly washed with a shampoo, and dead parasites combed comb. Lemon juice can be called an auxiliary tool in the fight against parasites. Full recovery from lice when using only one juice does not occur.

Lemon juice

Lemon juice corrodes nit glue that secures the parasites to the hair. After rubbing lemon juice into the scalp nits begin to easily keep up with the hair.

Acid, acting on parasites, making them inactive and not producing new offspring. Lice comb after such procedure much easier.

Henna

Some people believe that hair dyes are able to get rid of lice and nits. However, for this purpose, suitable paints based on ammonia. Henna - natural dye, which is not sufficiently toxic to lice and nits. But as an additional means to get rid of parasites can be used a decoction of henna and tansy. This is a wonderful folk remedy for the prevention of re-infestation.

To prepare healthful recipe you must first prepare a decoction of tansy. To do this in ½ liter of boiling water were added 30 g of dry grass tansy and brew yield of about 25 min. Then, in the resulting infusion to dissolve 150 g of henna. The resulting mixture is applied over the entire length of the hair and massaging movements rub into the roots. After 25 min. hair thoroughly washed with shampoo.

Kerosene

Properly prepared kerosene solution will minimize the negative effect on the hair component. To get rid of the parasites in this way will suit the lighting or technical kerosene, but not motor and tractor, as it has in its composition extraneous additives.

Kerosene in pure form is applied to dry hair and cotton pad on head wear plastic bag. The procedure is performed at least one and a half hours. While reducing the time, most insects will survive and will not sense from the procedure.

After a specified time, remove the package, and the hair shampooed several times. It is also recommended after the use of kerosene wash hair is not concentrated vinegar solution.

Peroxide

Folk remedy for lice and nits can sometimes cause side effects. Thus, hydrogen peroxide is an antiseptic, which effectively kills fungi, viruses and bacteria. In the treatment of head lice, it is used mostly for disinfection. But it should be used very carefully, as there is the risk of getting skin burns.

Apply peroxide to get rid of parasites should be diluted. For this 3% peroxide solution should be diluted with water in proportion 1 to 1. Before use, it is desirable to test the response of the skin in the absence of histamine response. It is also worth considering the fact that the peroxide has a lightening effect.

Before applying the peroxide hair should be divided into strands and moisten the solution with a sponge over the entire length of hair. Blotted with a solution under the skin and hair. The duration of the procedure no more than ten minutes, after which the hair should wash well with shampoo.

Larkspur

The mask on the basis of larkspur copes with head lice. The plant can be used in dried or fresh.

Naturally, the best results can be achieved when using fresh plant:

1. Stem larkspur washed with warm tap water, ground in a blender and extruded juice. Alternatively branch can be chopped and pour 200 ml of boiling water.
   
2. The resulting mixture was applied to the hair at least one hour.
3. After the procedure, the hair was washed with shampoo and combed mechanically parasites.

Black cumin

In the eastern countries for the treatment of head lice are widely used black cumin. This spice with a pronounced flavor. To prepare the medication for lice based cumin, spice is ground using the grinder. Then, in equal proportions, it is mixed with cider vinegar. The solution is filtered through a sieve. Is applied to the scalp and distribute all the locks.

Fifteen minutes duration procedure. After the manipulation is recommended to expose the affected area to solar radiation for 20 minutes. For a full treatment of parasites is necessary to eight treatments.

Mint

Means on the basis of mint and pomegranate perfectly removes the nits and lice. To cook it you will need fresh mint and pomegranate. If you can not buy fresh mint, suitable pharmacy mint.

Half cup crushed peppermint leaves to be mixed with a glass of natural pomegranate juice.

The mixture was poured into enameled ware and simmered brought to a boil. After boiling, the solution was cooled, and when it reaches a comfortable temperature, massaged and rubbed into the roots distributed along the length of the strands. After the procedure, the hair should be washed with shampoo and comb out parasites mechanically.

bur

A folk remedy for lice and nits by thistles proved to be excellent in Antipediculosis therapy. Agrimony has no contraindications. To prepare the means 3-4 leaf plants Pour boiling water and allow to infuse for half an hour.

The resulting decoction should be rinsed hair. After the procedure, the hair comb fine-toothed comb for combing out nits.

The root of elecampane

Healing properties when concentrated broth has lice elecampane root. To prepare the broth 200 grams of ground roots of Inula pour two liters of boiling water. Broth should stand for at least three hours.

Prepared infusion washed locks. After their wrapped in a towel for about 20 minutes. It completes the healing process of combing. To soothe irritations, skin healing from the bite of the parasite is recommended to use the ointment on the basis of elecampane.

tar soap

Before the procedure the hair is moistened with water and soaping tar soap or shampoo. Wash your hair should be twice. First, the process of purification of dirt and grease, so soap wash once. The hair is then squeezed her hands and lather a second time to make a thick foam.

The resulting foam massaging movements rubbed into the skin and worn for a special cap achieve thermal effect. After one hour, the strand is thoroughly washed, dried with a towel and combed toothed comb. The procedure is repeated a week. The use of tar in conjunction with Antipediculosis means allow to achieve better results in therapy.

acetic solution

The sharp smell of vinegar repels lice. The process of preparation of the solution based on it is simple - 9% vinegar must be mixed with water in a ratio of 1 to 1. Vinegar should be applied to dry strands, but without rubbing and processing, to prevent the appearance of redness, itching and irritation.

After the distribution of the head cover with plastic cap solution for half an hour. The process of washing the head and combing out lice and nits-toothed comb.

cranberry juice

cranberry juice due to the acid contained therein effectively combats parasites. For the preparation of cranberry juice need 100g berries which are ground in a juicer.

The resulting juice is distributed over the entire length of the strands. After that hair collected in a harness and wear a hat. After 20 min. hair thoroughly washed and combing thick comb. The procedure is recommended to repeat after 3 days.

Vodka or alcohol

Traditionally, the alcohol used for getting rid of lice, because it is more aggressive. Nit hair can be treated with vodka. Hair before the procedure carefully combed.

Then the entire length of the hair alcohol applied without missing strands. After the treatment, put a plastic bag for half an hour. Duration of the procedure should not exceed 30 minutes. At the expiration of the time hair is washed with shampoo and combed the dead parasites.

hellebore water

Hellebore water allows you to quickly get rid of lice, but this tool if used incorrectly toxic and can lead to negative consequences for health.

Before using hellebore water wash the head and combing hair. Apply water to the roots with a cotton swab or a syringe without a needle. Prior to use, the vial is needed Shake well.

The procedure is necessarily spent in gloves.

The strands are processed over the entire length, paying special attention to the temporal and occipital. After applying the wear polyethylene cap and left for 20 min exposure. At the expiration of the time the hair thoroughly washed and combed.

Mayonnaise

This method of getting rid of lice and nits is safe and low cost. Before the procedure, the hair should be thoroughly cleaned and dried. Thereafter, in the skin of the head applied mayonnaise in abundant quantities. Thus, it will create a dense fatty film and the parasites will not have access to the air.

It is recommended to apply mayonnaise before bedtime, since the mixture must be on the hair for at least eight hours. On the morning of the hair should be well washed with shampoo, and then acetic water. Mechanical removal of lice and nits must be conducted.

Mechanical removal of lice

Mechanical removal of lice is considered the most secure, but not the most effective. In addition to getting rid of parasites in this way it takes a long time. It consists in combing parasites comb with frequent teeth under the lamp voodoo. Shake off parasites on the white sheet or a sheet of paper.

If a person has long hair before combing out the parasites, it is recommended cut off length and rinse your hair with regular shampoo.

Thus, it will be able to remove as much as possible adhere nits. After the procedure, the hair rubbed with olive or sunflower oil for easier combing. Each strand of hair is necessary to check that they were not even the dead nits. Enough to miss one nit and lice will again be guaranteed.

Which method is suitable for the treatment of head lice in children?

Among the above-described methods for the treatment of head lice in children are suitable:

1. The mechanical method of getting rid of lice and nits.
2. Using acetic solution.
3. Wash hair tar soap.
4. The use of decoctions and infusions of herbs.
   
5. Using lemon and cranberry juice.
6. The application of natural oils.

Kerosene, turpentine, hellebore water, hydrogen peroxide is absolutely contraindicated for use in children, since they can cause poisoning, burns and allergic reaction.

What methods can be used for pregnant women?

Pediculosis during pregnancy - a phenomenon, though not frequent, but very unpleasant. Disease complicated by the fact that women in the position of a safe means can be used to control pests, which do not harm the women or the fetus.

The lice treatment in pregnant women using traditional methods. Parasites combed sparse comb. After the procedure, the strand is rinsed with vinegar solution.

You can use:

• tar soap;
• natural oils;
• lemon juice;
  
• cranberry concentrate.

Aggressive substances, such as turpentine, kerosene, hellebore water for lice treatment during pregnancy are not used.

Precautionary measures

When using traditional medicine recipes precautions must be taken. If there is an allergy to one or the other component is required to abandon their use.

It is strictly forbidden to carry out medical procedures in the presence of open wounds and inflammation, as it can lead to infection.

When using aggressive means (kerosene, turpentine, hellebore water) should be prepared for such unpleasant consequences, such as brittleness and dryness of hair. Sensitive skin often reacts severe burns. Folk remedies for lice and nits for babies should be used very carefully. use of toxic and corrosive substances is absolutely contraindicated.

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