In school time and in summer we already know what can happen the lice problem, because the contagions are triggered. Head lice are an exorbitant nuisance as their nits are agony to kill them. Although no matter how much we check the hair and do not see any lice, the nits can remain there, hatch and it does not end with head lice.
To end the nits is to radically end the problem, but sometimes it becomes very expensive. There are many remedies and treatments and we know that what can work best are the methods that were used in the past, without toxicity.
What are nits?
Nits are lice eggs. Its main route is inhabit the head of a human and place the nits in the hair. These eggs will remain in the hair until they hatch and hence spread. lice at high speed, since in just 7 days they are able to reproduce again.
Why are nits so difficult to remove? The priority is to try to remove the lice on the first try. Depending on the infestation, they can be removed in the first shot, but there is always a nit attached to the hair due to its great resistance.
Nits are stuck in the hair from the saliva of the female louse, making them difficult to detach. They are adhered in such a way that they are able to resist brushing and washing with soap and water.
How to remove nits stuck to hair?
There are treatments for lice removal and that are used as a shock measure. At first glance these brands sell their products with real effectiveness, but they do not completely eradicate nits and some lice.
Another product that usually works very well is white or apple cider vinegar as it helps to eliminate lice and weaken the nits helping them to shed. If it is very aggressive, it can be applied by mixing equal parts vinegar and water, or directly without mixing. Can be left at least one hour on the hair Covering it with a plastic cap and then roll it up with a towel so that it does not leak.
It is important to use a denier after treatment. It is a small comb made with many prongs together and tight so that they remove the nits from the hair when combing them. The good cleaners are the metal ones and where its tines have a good resistance. They do not have to yield or separate, and they must effectively carry nits and lice. We will look for the most localized areas such as the nape and temple, but not for that we will leave aside the rest of the hair.
Another effective method is to use your own hands to remove them. First we will slide the braid between tiny strands of hair and then we will check to see if there is any attached and that it has not been removed. The work is very meticulous and it is also a job that will have to be done for many days to remove all nits. Although it seems that one day you have removed all of them, the next day with a new revision some will always appear.
Other details to consider
After cleaning the hair of nits we will add a repellent product. Tea tree oil or eucalyptus oil work very well and we will apply it with the fingers, emphasizing the areas of the neck, forehead, temples and ears.
Accustomed to disinfect the flusher from one day to the next and put the child's clothes to wash daily. It is also important to change the bedding daily and wash any everyday objects that you can touch, such as a stuffed animal or pillow. Ideally, wash it at a temperature higher than 50 ° and a minimum of 30 minutes. It must be taken into account that the treatment is not valid only for the affected person, but that they will also have to be treated all family members.