Lice treatment for children. Drugs, people, drugs at a time

lice treatment is possible with the use of medication and folk remedies. Pediatric formulations are not always possible to get rid of lice and their eggs, so parents are forced to use a mechanical method. Despite the fact that the disease is considered a sign of uncleanliness, every autumn in schools reveal cases of head lice in elementary grades among children from wealthy families.

What is pediculosis

Pediculosis - a parasitic disease of the skin. Most often a hotbed of propagation is the head, at least - hands and produced by adults adhesive. It is a major cause of difficulties in the treatment.

The period of the disease from a few days up to 2 weeks. Lice can not always be seen by the naked eye due to the rapid movement and nits in a little resemble dandruff. To infect enough to appear on the head 2 heterosexual individuals or fertilized female.

Why do I get the lice on the head in children?

Causes of head lice infestation in children are:

• failure to comply with health conditions in the community, there may be cases of infection under similar conditions in neighboring countries;
  
• close contacts in preschools, schools and camps, for example, if children are engaged in class mobile team games;
• parting places to sleep in the immediate vicinity of one another;
• access to the public transport during rush hour;
• raw tools in hairdressing;
• during the fitting of things after infected people;
• in public baths and swimming pools due to the ability of the lice to swim;
• poor hygiene - the use of one household items (combs, towels, etc.) several children.

symptoms of lice

lice treatment in children drugs or folk remedies should begin when the first symptoms.

For example:

• frequent and prolonged scratching head;
• spots in the site of the bite of red or bluish hue: on the head, neck, behind the ears;
• swollen lymph nodes in the neck;
• sleep disorders;
• tangles in long hair;
  
• irritability.

varieties disease

Name lice	The appearance of parasites, localization	incubation period
headaches	On the scalp and neck appear gray to yellowish white insects size of from 0.2 to 0.4 cm	Production of females up to 10 eggs a day, the maturation of nits - 10 days, the ability to grow in the new species appears in 14 days
wardrobes	Linen ears hidden in clothing seams, recesses furniture, old blankets and pillows. Insects length of 0.3-0.5 cm white with gray tint bite at night. Often bites visible on the neck, back, arms.	Each individual is viable for about 5 weeks. During this time, females produce at least 300 nits.
pubic	Brown ploschitsy in length from 0.1 to 0.15 cm. Specimens are small, brown, habitat: intimal area and underarms.	From the moment of contact with insects on the skin of a person to the onset of symptoms can take up to 1 month.

In preschool and primary school age are more common head lice. In the conduct of family asocial lifestyle may result in a linen views. Pubic lice are not found in children, as individuals do not live in places without hair.

possible complications

Delays in treatment of lice results:

• inflammation site of the bite;
• an increase in body temperature;
  
• to allergic reactions.

In addition, the lice may be carriers of infectious diseases. Complications of the disease is the development of sepsis, inflammation in the eyes.

How to detect lice in the child?

Inspect your child's head must be periodically, especially in girls with long hair.

Extraordinary inspection for lice in the hair should be done:

• when the child's return from summer camp;
• in the case of head lice at pupils in the group of kindergarten or grade;
• when you declare a quarantine.

In addition, inspect the child and other family members. If necessary, treat the hair, personal hygiene items and clothes with special solutions and shampoos. In cases of linen lice must be removed by chemical cleaning of furniture, rugs, linen and boil to steam.

Since head lice are small, inspection is carried out under the lamp, sometimes using a magnifier. Strands of hair are separated comb with a thin tip. Each strand is necessary to lift and carefully examine the skin for signs of bites and fast-moving parasites.

Inspection start from bangs to the crown. Also carry out inspections of hair near the ears. Nits are white, but it is so small that resemble dandruff. The difference is that the nits are firmly attached to the hair, so it is impossible to shake off. You can also click on them with your fingernail or tweezers and they burst with a characteristic bang.

How to get rid of lice: the basic rules of treatment

Upon detection of lice in a child you must notify the teacher or the class teacher, in order to avoid epidemics. The next step is to contact your doctor for advice.

For treatment exist:

• medications;
• traditional recipes;
• mechanical way.

After washing, the need to use a comb with teeth for combing frequent dead lice and nits. After the procedure, you need to re-examination of the scalp and hair.

Baby clothing, bedding and general use items also treated. Not recommended ventilation - better washing at high temperatures with special means. For example, clothes are not afraid of lice low temperatures.

Because lice is considered a disease of disadvantaged people, it is necessary to explain to the child that everything is treated and you should not be ashamed of this. It is important to remind your child of the elementary rules of hygiene. After treatment, you can use preventive masks and shampoos.

Mechanical methods of lice

The most effective way to get rid of lice and their larvae - mechanical action. long procedure is carried out on a daily basis for at least a month, if necessary. It lies in the lice and nits from the hair with a comb and comb with frequent teeth.

During the procedure you need a room with good lighting, such as a bathroom. Comb dipped in a solution of water and vinegar and comb their hair. The mechanical method combined with treatment sprays, shampoos and other means.

In this case, the person conducting the manipulation, is to protect their own hair, tucking them under a shower cap. Shoulder cover child towel. After the procedure, you need to boil the towel and the comb - wash, dry and treat with antiseptic.

Medication. Effective drugs and their application circuit

lice treatment in children drugs should be carried out carefully. Most of them are composed of substances with a high degree of toxicity. Therefore, treatment is carried out in a well-ventilated area in compliance with the instructions. Medications are produced in the form of ointments, sprays, shampoos.

Because every drug may cause sensitization before using a small portion is applied to the inner fold of the elbow. The reaction was checked after 0.5-1 hour.

ointments

Table:

Title	Structure	application	Age restrictions	price, rub.
sulfuric	Sulfur, water, petroleum jelly. Ointment yellowish or greenish tint.	Dissolve in water in a ratio of 1: 1. Distribute the composition on the skin and hair. Cover them with plastic wrap or cap. After 0.5 hours, the weak wash using a vinegar solution. Repeat every 7 days until complete recovery. After application use mechanical combing.	3 years	30
boric	Base - boric acid	The ointment is applied to the wet hair, cover with polythene and a towel. After 0.5 hours, rinse thoroughly with a weak solution of vinegar and hold the mechanical manipulation. The ointment is used 2 times a day for 2-3 days. Next continues nits and lice comb to complete recovery. The ointment has a low impact on the nits.	1 year	100
turpentine	Oil of turpentine, water and Vaseline	Mix with baby cream and apply evenly to the skin and hair. Cover with polythene towel. After 2 chasa comb comb lice nits and rinse ointment using shampoo.	3 years	30
Permetrinovaya	Permethrin - insektetsid	Spread the cream on the scalp, gently wipe. Leave on for 12 hours. Rinse the head, comb out the dead parasites and larvae. You can use no more than 5 treatments at intervals of 1-2 days.	3 years	150
Knicks	Permethrin based cream at a lower concentration than ointment	Wash your hair, dry it thoroughly with a towel. Apply the cream on the scalp and hair. Wash off after 10 minutes and combed out lice larvae comb. Repeat the procedure if necessary 1-1.5 weeks.	6 months	350-400

sprays

lice treatment for children medication in the form of spray is easy to use. They are sprayed onto the dry hair, you should gently rub into the scalp. After the procedure, you must comb the dead lice. Experts note a low impact on the larvae of parasites.

Title	Structure	application	Age restrictions	price, rub.
Pedikulen Ultra	Anise oil and toxic substances	Spray on dry hair, rub into the scalp. After 0.5 hours, thoroughly rinse the hair with shampoo.	5 years	500 (a magnifying glass and a comb in the package)
Pair Plus	Toxic substances: malathion, permethrin, piperonyl butoxide	Spray on the scalp and hair. Wash off after 10 minutes using a shampoo.	2 years. Do not use for children with asthma.	400
Paranit	Dimethicone, mineral oil	Spray on the hair and scalp and leave for ¼ hour. Wash your hair with shampoo. Repeat the procedure after 7 days.	3 years	600
Nydala	dimethicone	Generously spray on the scalp and hair and leave for ¾ hour. Run machining. Wash your hair with shampoo. Repeat until full recovery.	3 years	350 (a comb in the package)
LiceGuard	Preventive spray oil-based	It operates 24 hours after spraying. No need to rinse.	No	600 (comb pack)

Shampoo against lice

Using shampoos for getting rid of Lice also involves the use of mechanical manipulation after the procedure. Shampoos are designed for children of different ages. Some are at the heart of toxic insecticides, other - natural ingredients.

Title	Active substance	Hair condition before the Apply-Niemi	Exposure time, min	the multiplicity of procedures	Average price, RR.	Age restrictions
Paranit	oil Klearol	dry	10	Reprocessing after 1 week	400-1100-B depends on the amount of imosti	3 years
Pedilin	malathion	wet	10	5 reps	300	2 years
Knicks	permethrin	wet	10	Reprocessing in 1-2 days	700	0.5 years
Nok	permethrin	wet	30-40 under the polyethylen-fief	Repeat after 1-1.5 weeks	650	2 years
Sumitrin	phenothrin	Wet, Execu-call of gloves	10, after the time to add water and mix thoroughly mask the hair and scalp	Not more than 1 time per week	250	2 years
Neath fries	Essential oils	wet	10—30	Every day to full-vyzdor copulating	1100	1 year
Nydala	dimethicone	dry	30—45	Every day to full-vyzdor copulating	600	3 years

Traditional recipes from lice

lice treatment for children is possible using folk remedies. Medications are not always possible to get rid of the nits, so use tar soap, vinegar, kerosene and food for the treatment of scalp and hair.

Dustov and tar soap

Tar soap got its name due to the content of birch tar. High concentrations of alkali elements allows cleaning head covers bacteria and fungi. The soap does not act on larvae and dissolves the fastening substance to hair and immobilizes adults.

The use of soap on the basis of tar:

1. Moisten hair.
2. Performing treatment of head and hair with soap, rinse with warm water.
3. Apply soap and lather again, massaging the hair and scalp.
4. Stand 40 minutes.
5. Rinse.
6. Use comb and acetic solution to remove parasites and their larvae.

Tar soap has beneficial effects on the scalp, but due to the high alkalinity of the owners of dry skin is contraindicated. The procedure is repeated daily until the head and the hair will not be clean.

During the Soviet era in the fight against head lice used Dustov soap. The main ingredient - a powerful insecticide dihlordifeniltrihlormetilmetan. It accumulates in the body and can cause poisoning. Therefore Dustov soap is not recommended for the treatment of head lice in children.

Essential oils against head lice

Essential oils have a pungent odor which repels pests. They clog the airways, causing the death of adults and larvae.

In addition lice treatment, essential oils contribute to:

• healing the bite site;
• prevent the development of inflammation of the scalp;
• improve the condition of hair.

Oils used in the form of masks. Allowed to mix several kinds of cooking and alcoholic solutions. The method has no age restriction.

Ingredients for a mask of tea tree oil:

• 25 oil droplets;
• alcohol or vodka - 1 tbsp. l .;
• warm water - 1 tbsp. l.

Preparation and use:

1. Stir the ingredients.
2. Treat the scalp and hair from the roots.
3. Cover with polythene and a towel.
4. Mask withstand at least 2 hours.
5. Wash hair with shampoo.
6. As used balsam vinegar solution.
7. Perform machining comb.

For treatment use pure essential oils. In such cases, the shutter speed does not exceed 0.5 hours. Repeat procedure is recommended after 48 hours.

Cranberry juice

An effective tool in the fight against lice and nits is the cranberry. High acidity promotes the dissolution of the larvae of parasites, and the neutralization of adults. For processing need fresh or frozen cranberries. After defrosting berries passed in a juicer. The resulting juice was applied to wet pre-washed hair.

Leave on for 20 minutes, having covered with polyethylene and towel. After a time the hair rinsed with water without shampoo. Wet hair is combed with the comb. Application of the juice is performed for 1-1.5 weeks. If you are using need to avoid draining the juice on the face, lest there be hit in the eye.

Before use, carry out a test on an allergic reaction. Chance of itchy scalp.

Pomegranate juice with mint

In the pomegranate juice contains acid solute fastening nits to the hair. Peppermint has a persistent smell and contains a part of the essential oils that confuses the adults.

needed for the broth:

• ripe pomegranate - 1 PC.;
• mint leaves - 1 bunch.

Pomegranate and grain must be cleaned pass through the juicer. Remove the seeds from the juice. Mix 1 cup of juice with ½ cup chopped mint leaves. In the absence of fresh allowed to use the dried leaves. The mixture was brought to a boil and cool.

The resulting composition is applied to the scalp and hair after machining. Cover with plastic film and towel stand 0.5 hours. After rinsing the hair wash shampoo. The procedure is repeated for a week. Allergic reactions.

Vinegar and alcohol

hair with lice treatment is carried out with a solution of vinegar. At the same time for children is better to use the apple which does not have a sharp odor. It is diluted with water at a ratio of 1: 1. The composition applied to the hair evenly, avoiding a large skin contact.

The solution was not used in the strong damage of the skin. The mixture is covered with a dense shower cap and leave for at least 7 hours a night can be. After the mixture was rinsed with warm water and washed the hair with shampoo. Treatments are repeated after 48 hours.

Masks on acetic basis can be supplemented with other ingredients:

The amount of ingredient per 100 ml of vinegar	dwell time, hour
Dry mustard - 1 tbsp. l.	3
Vegetable oil - 100 ml	8
Water - 100 mL Peppermint essential oil - 10 drops	3
Egg yolk - 3 pieces.	8
Sol - 2 hours. l. Vodka - 1 hour. l.	2—3

After using each mask wash off with warm water, then wash with shampoo. Efficiently carrying out the subsequent machining. In getting rid of nits and lice helps vodka or alcohol. The latter helps fight by adults, and the vodka - larvae. Hair comb comb before the procedure.

After they spray vodka or alcohol, without rubbing them into the scalp. The dwell time under a plastic bag for alcohol - no more than 0.5 hours, vodka - ¼ hour. After the procedure, wash your hair with shampoo, perhaps with a special lice. Dried strands are mechanically combing comb. For the treatment need 1-2 treatments.

Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise forms a dense film, blocking oxygen to adults. The method is not effective for getting rid of nits. Mayonnaise is applied to the skin and hair roots, cover with polythene and a towel. Recommend to apply at night, because the minimum exposure time - 8 hours.

Prior to the application head is washed with a shampoo and dried hair. After the procedure is carried out mechanically combing comb.

herbs

Ingredients	preparation	application
Dry rhizomes elecampane - 100 g Boiling water - 1 liter	Brew grass in boiled water and no less than 60 minutes.	Wash the head with broth. Repeat until full recovery.
Petrolatum - 100 g Ground dried leaves of bird cherry - 1 tbsp. l. Angelica dry powder - 1 tbsp. l.	Mix the ingredients.	Apply to the head, as a cream for a week.
Boudreau hederacea powder - 1 tbsp. l. Apple vinegar - 120 ml	Mix and stand 12 hours.	Wash the scalp in the morning and evening. The total number of procedures - at least 8.
hellebore root - 1 pc. Water - 50 ml Alcohol - 50 ml	Pour the root of an alcoholic solution. For 1-2 hours.	Apply tincture to the hair and scalp. Cover with polythene and a towel. Stand 30 minutes. Rinse with warm water using a shampoo. Treat the hair with a solution of vinegar and comb out the nits and dead lice.
Delphinium dry - 1 hour. l. Citric acid - ½ h. l. Boiling - 0.25 L	Mix grass with acid and pour boiling water. It infuses at least 6 hours.	Apply to dry hair, massaging the scalp. Withstand no more than 20 minutes, having covered her hair with polyethylene. Thoroughly wash the hair with shampoo.

Kerosene

Kerosene - toxic product with an unpleasant odor. For use, it is mixed with vegetable oil in a ratio of 1:10 or 1:12. The mixture is applied to the skin and hair, cover with polythene and a towel. Usually leave for 6-8 hours, is allowed at night.

After the mixture was disrupted with water and shampoo. The dead lice and nits need to comb out comb by soaking it in a solution of vinegar. The procedure was repeated after 7 days when necessary.

fresh burdock

Fresh chopped stalks and leaves Pour boiling water. Infused over 1-2 hours. Decoction wash the head, if necessary, twice a day. The procedure was repeated 7-10 days until complete recovery.

Lemon

The acid contained in the lemon, a detrimental effect on the lice. One must be fresh lemon juice squeezed. Clear it of stones. Process the juice scalp and hair. Means Leave for 10-15 min. Repeat the procedure every day for a week, while cleaning the hair and skin of impurities. After rinsing produce mechanical combing.

Vegetable oils

Vegetable oils are deprived of oxygen lice. For the treatment of the scalp and hair coated sunflower or olive oil. Withstand 0.5-1 hour, then wash off with warm water. The procedure is repeated 14 days.

To enhance the effect comb hair combed with a weak solution of vinegar.

Which method will help get rid of lice for 1 day?

lice treatment in children drugs or folk remedies requires patience. In some cases, drugs do not bring effect, sometimes kill only the adults, leaving nits. Therefore, most are looking for a method of treatment for 1 day. Radical is shaving the head to bald.

Among folk remedies and drugs emit:

• the mask on the basis of vinegar, salt and vodka;
• kerosene;
• geranium essential oil;
• permethrin-based medicines.

Pepedikuleza treatment in children is possible in various ways. When choosing to be mindful of allergies and what medications are not always able to achieve results quickly. Recovery is faster in the cases when the masks, ointments, sprays and shampoos are combined with mechanical combing. After recovery, you can use prophylactics.

Registration of the article: Lozinski Oleg

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