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Wet-combing. Combing wet hair with a fine-toothed nit comb may remove lice and some nits. Studies show that wet-combing results vary. Start by wetting the hair and lubricating it with hair conditioner or olive oil. Comb the entire head from the scalp to the end of the hair at least twice during a session.
Vacuum. Vacuum the floor and furniture well. Wash combs and brushes. Use very hot, soapy water — at least 130 F (54 C) — or soak combs and brushes in rubbing alcohol for an hour. One thing you don't need to worry about is your household pets. Lice prefer people to pets. So your pets don't need any treatment for lice.
Common signs and symptoms of head lice may include: Itching. The most common symptom of head lice is itching on the scalp, neck and ears. This is an allergic reaction to louse bites. When a person has head lice for the first time, itching may not occur for 4 to 6 weeks. Lice on scalp.
Head lice feed on blood from the scalp. The female louse lays eggs (nits) that stick to hair shafts. Common signs and symptoms of lice include: Intense itching on the scalp, body or in the genital area. A tickling feeling from movement of hair. The presence of lice on your scalp, body, clothing, or pubic or other body hair.
Treatment. Body lice are primarily treated by thoroughly washing yourself and any contaminated items with soap and hot water and drying clothing and bedding in a machine dryer using the hot cycle. Dry cleaning and ironing clothing that cannot be washed also is effective. If these measures don't work, you can try using an over-the-counter lotion ...
Choose from among several over-the-counter lotions and shampoos (Nix, others) designed to kill lice. Apply the product according to instructions. You may need to repeat treatment in seven to 10 days. Wash contaminated items. Wash bedding, clothing and towels used in the two days prior to treatment. Use hot, soapy water — at least 130 F (54 C ...
For head lice: Adults and children 6 months of age and older—Apply directly to dry hair and scalp one time only. If you need a second treatment, it should be spaced 1 week apart. Children younger than 6 months of age—Use is not recommended. For scabies: Adults and children 4 years of age and older—Apply directly to skin one time only.
Symptoms. Body lice bites can cause intense itching, and you may notice small areas of blood and crust on your skin at the site of the bite marks. See your doctor if improved hygiene doesn't remove the infestation, or if you develop a skin infection from scratching the bites. Request an appointment.
Permethrin lotion which is used to treat lice, comes in a container that holds only one treatment. Use as much of the medicine as you need and discard any remaining lotion properly. For the treatment of head lice (1% lotion): Shampoo the hair and scalp using regular shampoo. Thoroughly rinse and towel dry the hair and scalp.
For head lice infestations: Adults, teenagers, and children 6 years of age and older—Apply to the hair and scalp one time. Treatment may be repeated after 7 to 9 days, if necessary. Children 1 to 6 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. Infants younger than 1 year of age—Use is not recommended.