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To end the lice it is important to use a suitable shampoo that acts against lice, use a fine comb daily, wash everything that comes in contact with the hair and avoid sharing hair brushes, for example. This is because the louse can be passed easily from one person to another through direct contact with the hair of another person who has lice or through the sharing of hairbrushes, hats and pillows, for example.
Getting rid of lice is not always easy, especially in school children who transmit the parasite more easily even after treatment. However, there are some tips that can help make treatment more effective and prevent reinfestation, the main ones being:
1. Apply treatment shampoo
The shampoo or spray treatment is a great option and the most effective to eliminate lice and nits, because they promote the death of lice and nits, facilitating their removal with a fine comb. There are several shampoos that can be used and that can be applied to dry or wet hair, it is important to read the shampoo label to find out what is the most appropriate form of application. See more details on how to use the louse shampoo.
In general, it is recommended that the product is applied to all hair, from the root to the ends, and be left for about 10 to 15 minutes or according to the manufacturer's guidance. It is recommended that the shampoo be applied again after 1 week, because the development of the louse takes about 12 days and, therefore, it is important to re-apply the product to ensure its elimination.
2. Use a comb frequently
The use of a fine comb is very important to make the treatment correctly, since it can be used to spread the shampoo better, and also to eliminate lice and check for reinfestation. For school-age children, even after treatment, it is very important to check the hair frequently and with the help of a suitable comb, to prevent the lice from multiplying again.
To do this, a fine comb should be run on each strand of hair, from the root of the hair to the ends, placing a white sheet or towel on the table, to more easily identify the lice. This procedure must be repeated with the head turned downwards.
In addition, electronic combs are also available for sale, which kill lice or nits in one pass.
3. Wash objects that come into contact with hair
The louse is a parasite that is transmitted through brushes, combs, hats, pillows or sheets, so it is very important to wash these objects frequently to avoid reinfestation or even the transmission of the parasite to another person.
Thus, all objects that have been in contact with the child's hair, such as sheets, blankets, clothes, plush toys, hair clips and bows, hats, caps, rugs, pillows and the sofa cover, should be washed if possible in water with a temperature above 60º, or sealed in a plastic bag for 15 days, to asphyxiate the lice.
4. Use repellent
Even if the treatment works and kills all lice and nits, reinfestation can occur, especially in children when they return to school. Thus, the use of repellents can help prevent the louse from approaching the child's head, since it has essential oils in its composition that release a smell that the lice do not like and that is why they do not come close.
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