Quick & Easy Head Lice Treatment
You may understandably panic over an infestation of head lice, but there are many effective ways of getting rid of these creepy pests. Head lice treatment is as simple as a visit to the pharmacy. However, not all products can be used on everyone, so it’s important that you know the facts about getting rid of head lice. In this article, we’ll discuss the various treatments available and how they can potentially affect your family.
Products used for head lice treatment are generally quite safe, but there are a few facts of which you should be aware. Lice remedies can come with and without pesticides. Products containing insecticides such as pyrethrins with piperonyl butoxide, permethrin and lindane kill lice by damaging their nervous systems. However, products containing lindane should be used with caution. Don’t use it to treat infants, young children or anyone weighing under fifty kilograms because they may be at risk of neurotoxicity.
Isopropyl myristate 50% is a lice treatment that contains no traditional insecticides. This treatment works by dissolving the wax that covers the louse’s outer skeleton, which in turn dehydrates and kills the parasite. Isopropyl myristate 50% is clinically proven to be effective for treating head lice. Isopropyl myristate, the active ingredient of Resultz, is widely used in lower concentrations in skincare and cosmetic products such as lipstick, bath oil and moisturizers. As a lice treatment, isopropyl myristate 50% is colorless and odorless. It can be used for people aged 4 years and older.
Using both of these products is similar to using a normal shampoo. The only difference is you don’t use them in the shower, thereby preventing contact with the rest of your body. Start by wrapping a towel around your neck to protect your clothes and eyes. Apply the product to dry hair and massage it into the hair until the scalp and hair are thoroughly wet with the product. Pay special attention to the sides and back of the neck because these are favorite spots for lice. Leave it on the hair for ten minutes and then rinse with warm water. Once your hair has dried, use a nit comb daily to remove the dead nits. You should repeat the treatment one week later to kill any new lice that may have hatched after the first treatment.
One thing that you should keep in mind when choosing a product for lice removal is resistance. Some geographic locations have reported instances where the lice have become impervious to certain chemicals. Your best course of action is discussing your options with a pharmacist and keeping a close eye on the problem. Even after you’ve completed your head lice treatment, be diligent about checking hair and removing nits daily, and repeatedly vacuum your home and car for a few weeks. This will definitely keep the bugs away.
