The most effective remedy for lice is a complete list of drugs

Pediculosis is a disease that can develop in absolutely any person. They can be infected in a public swimming pool, hairdresser's or in a regular store during the fitting of the headdress. The disease is caused by bloodsucking parasites - lice. The immature individual hatches from the egg, feeds on blood, grows up and starts laying eggs. There are several effective ways to combat pediculosis.

About

The most common disease develops in children, because of their frequent stay in public places( schools, kindergartens) and close contact with each other. The first sign of defeat is the sensation of severe itching of the scalp. When parasites bite a person, they secrete caustic saliva, which causes unpleasant sensations. Often on strands you can find stuck eggs of parasites that look like small sesame seeds. The presence of parasites can be signaled by reddish spots on the head, traces of bites, small wounds covered with a crust. In a neglected case, a neurosis appears and the ear lymph nodes located in the front become inflamed. There are several varieties of pediculosis.

1. Head .Appears on the head, can develop after contact with a sick person, his headdress or household items( comb, hairpin).The most favorable conditions for the appearance of the disease are long, tangled curls, curly locks or braided hair.
   

   Head pediculosis

2. Plaid .Diagnosed in the groin, underarms, waist and abdomen. A person can get infected by the household way( contact with things or clothes of the patient).Most often it develops during the cool season. It is treated by shaving the hair in the affected area.
   

   Lapidary pediculosis

3. pubic .Parasites on the genitals, as well as in the pubic region and armpits. Transmission of the disease occurs sexually either during the use of dirty underwear, as well as neglecting the rules of personal hygiene.
   

   Pubic pediculosis

Note! If you can not diagnose an illness or cope with it yourself, be sure to contact a specialist. He will conduct the diagnosis, determine the type of the disease and prescribe the correct treatment.

Video - How to get rid of nits: head treatment, combing, remedies, shampoos

Shampoos

Easy to use, safe for the human body, have high efficiency. It can be used to remove lice in children, since most shampoos do not cause allergies or skin irritation. Ideal if the patient has a lush and thick head of hair.

1. Veda .The active substance of the drug is insecticide permethrin, which has a harmful effect on the head and pubic parasites. Lice die within half an hour after applying the mixture to the hair. A highly effective remedy, completely rid of parasites after several applications.
2. Paranit .Contains mineral oil kliarol, enveloping the lice with a film, because of what they perish. Absolutely safe for the human body means, but not as effective as other shampoos: claryol is not an insecticide and acts more gently.
3. Hygy .A remedy that reduces the strength of sticking nits and lice. Effective only in combination with the crest. The main advantage of the drug is a low price. Negative side: shampoo can cause itching and burns on sensitive skin, which is why it is necessary to wash off the shampoo immediately after the appearance of unpleasant sensations.
4. Pedilin .One of the most effective anti-lice drugs. Shampoo based on malathion - a powerful insecticide of contact action. It destroys adult individuals and even larvae, penetrating their shell. When using, you need to be careful: shampoo can cause side effects on the skin, as well as malfunctions in the nervous system.

name	Image	Efficiency	Price	Side effects
Veda		High	Low	Yes
Paranit		average	average	No
Higiya		Low	Low	Yes
Pedilin		High	Low	Yes

Note! If you ignore the symptoms of the disease, you may experience certain complications. There is rotting of the wounds, the temperature rises, infectious infection develops. That is why it is necessary to notice the disease in time and start its treatment.

Sprays and aerosols

The most effective means for low infection. Easy to use, have a minimum of contraindications. As well as shampoos from lice, are safe for health. Disadvantages of this method: the spray is difficult to completely treat the scalp, because of what nits can stay on the skin for a while. To completely get rid of parasites, it is necessary to repeat the procedure at least twice.

1. Pediculum Ultra .The drug is based on anise oil, which is considered quite toxic due to the content of aggressive chemical additives. Effective and inexpensive means. It allows to achieve a positive result even with advanced cases of pediculosis.
2. Pair Plus .Means with active substances malatonion, permetrin and butoxide piperonila. Due to its composition, the drug copes well with the destruction of lice and nits. Disadvantages of the drug - it is toxic, so sometimes the patient can observe itching and a slight burning sensation on the skin.
3. Nyuda .The drug is based on dimethicone. Aggressive chemical ingredients do not contain, no adverse effects, therefore can be applied to children. Affects the nits and lice, but to achieve results and get rid of all parasites, it is necessary to carry out treatment several times.
4. Lice Guard .A harmless and non-toxic remedy that can be used even for babies. The spray differs relatively low efficiency, it is not recommended to use it as an independent agent. From pluses - it is possible to apply a preparation not only on hair, but also on clothes.

name	Image	Efficiency	Price	Side effects
Pedikulen		Ultra High Low		Yes
Pair Plus		High	High	Yes
Nydala		average	High	No
Liceguard			Low High	No

Note! Remember: even a remedy that does not have negative effects can cause unpleasant sensations in the patient. The presence or absence of allergy, burning and itching depends on the individual characteristics of the patient's body.

Lotions and concentrates

Solutions on water or alcohol that contain powerful insecticides. When a product penetrates the body of parasites, it causes paralysis, which leads to rapid death. Some drugs must be diluted before use - read the instructions for use carefully.

1. MediFox .Concentrate on the basis of permethrin. Has an average efficiency - the tool does not kill the larvae that hatch after the first treatment, so the agent must be used regularly. Has some side effects: itching, redness, but the symptoms are short and disappear after a few days.
2. Avicin .The active substance is permethrin. The remedy is actively used to get rid of insects, including lice. Also used for processing things and premises. Efficiency is high - the concentrate is able to rid the person of lice at a time.
3. Focsilon .Highly effective drug. Lotion, which has a high toxicity, which can cause irritation on the skin and allergies. If you use the drug in accordance with the instructions, you can destroy all parasites after the first application.
4. Medilis Super .As the active substance contains fenthion and synergists. It is used in cases when parasites acquire resistance to permethrin. A reliable and highly effective remedy that can save the patient from head and ward lice and nits.

name	Image	Efficiency	Price	Side effects
Medifoks			Average Average Yes
Avitsin		High	High	No
Foksilon			High Low	Yes
Medilis Super-High			average	Yes

Note! Do not contact a person infected with pediculosis. Do not wear suspicious hats, scarves, scarves and other personal items. If contact still occurs, carefully inspect your head for lice and start treatment immediately.

Creams

No less effective means. They are inexpensive, but they require very careful hair treatment. It is necessary to apply the cream on the entire surface of the head, and then carefully wash the drug.

1. Nicks .Cream, as an active ingredient containing permethrin. It does not differ in effectiveness from shampoos and aerosols. Has a pleasant smell, but can cause side effects: allergies, redness, itching and small swelling on the skin.
2. Nittifor .The drug is of medium effectiveness, which, as an active substance, contains all the same permethrin. Has an unpleasant smell, is not recommended for use for children under five. Side effects are rare.
3. Benzyl benzoate .A remedy well known from Soviet times. It is an anti-scratch drug, but it is also used in the treatment of lice. Penetrating through the chitinous cover of parasites, the drug accumulates in their body, killing lice in just a few hours.
4. Permetrine ointment .The drug is used to treat scabies, demodectic and pediculosis. It is effective enough to get rid of parasites from the first time, but if within a week after using the symptoms of the disease are repeated, the procedure must be carried out again.

name	Image	Efficiency	Price	Side effects
Knicks		High	average	Yes
Nittifor			Average Average Yes
Benzilbenzoat			High Low No
Permetrinovaya ointment		High Low		Yes

Note! When selecting a product, carefully study not only the method of application and its effectiveness, but also the composition. Aggressive and toxic components, of which the drug may consist, will harm your hair.

Lice for removing lice

Drugs and medicines, as well as folk medicine, can not get rid of the disease without additional help. It is necessary to comb the insects after using the drugs. If the drug kills sexually mature individuals, a few days later, the remaining nits in the hair will turn into larvae. Soon they will lay off new eggs. That is why it is important to comb out the parasites.

1. Nit Free( AntiV) .Popular in our country comb to remove parasites. Works well as an independent tool, also used in combination with shampoos, creams and sprays. Allows you to get rid of parasites in 3-4 days.
2. Robi Comb .Electronic comb. He not only combs the lice, but also kills them with a special electric discharge. Means of average efficiency - the comb does not react to nits, so as an independent means of using it is not recommended.
3. LiceGuard .A popular and high-quality tool for combing lice and nits. The comb is equipped with steel teeth, which allows him to cope faster and better with his task. It is most effective when used with shampoos, sprays or lotions.
4. Pediculum Ultra .Good combs of lice and nits, even the smallest. Has a special design of denticles, which does not injure the scalp. Use recommended with a shampoo from the same series or with other means from parasites.

name	Image	Efficiency	Price	Side effects
Nit Free		High	average	No
Robi Comb		average	High	No
LiceGuard		High	average	No
Pedikulen Ultra		average	Low	No

Note! You can comb out nits and lice with a normal comb. To enhance the effect and simplify the process of loosening the lice from the hair, during the combing periodically moisten the comb in a light vinegar solution.

There are many effective ways to combat parasites, but which one is the best, it is certainly impossible to say. The choice of the drug depends on several factors: its price, efficacy and the presence of side effects. It is necessary to choose a tool that will suit your body. Then you can quickly and easily get rid of lice and nits.

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