What to do if there are lice in the hair

Lice are a pest that bothers many people. The formation of lice is generally caused by poor hygiene, that is, not paying attention to personal hygiene. Especially if you don't wash your hair for a long time, it will be very easy for lice to grow on your hair, and over time it may cause disease or infection. So, what should you do if you have lice in your hair?

Some people have lice in their hair and mistakenly believe what others say, thinking that they are sick, and are so scared that they don't know what to do. In fact, hair lice is not a disease, but is caused by lack of hygiene or infection. It is a parasite and does not require treatment. You only need to take lice removal measures, pay more attention to hygiene, and eliminate the source of parasites. Of course, if not treated in time, it may cause illness in the long run.

Head lice often grow on hair, so as long as the hair is removed, the eggs and lice will have no space to survive. If a child or a man has head lice, shaving the head is the most effective way to get rid of lice. For the sake of their image, girls may not be willing to take this approach.

If you don't want to shave your head, then you have no choice but to take lice-killing measures. Even if you don't shave your head, at least cut your hair short and comb it thin so that it is easier to clean and remove lice. Then wash your hair with sulfur soap twice a day for a period of time, usually a few days, and you can completely kill the head lice.

There are also special medicines on the market for killing head lice. Camphor balls soaked in water or camphor liquid, 84 disinfectant, Stemona tincture, Bichongling, Disadi and other medicines can effectively kill head lice. Generally, one or two washings are sufficient. It should be noted that these are all toxic to a certain extent. When washing, do not let them come into contact with your eyes, let alone your mouth. If they do come into contact with your eyes or mouth, please rinse with plenty of water. Do not use shampoo, conditioner, mousse or other hair products within three days after killing head lice.

You can also use aerosol insecticide to kill lice. I have personally seen the effectiveness of the insecticide. It can completely kill lice in one use. It depends on whether you dare to use it. When killing lice, people with head lice should wear a mask or respiratory protection, ask someone to help spray the insecticide on their hair, and rinse their hair with clean water every 15 minutes after spraying. It should be noted that lice control operations must be carried out away from fireworks. Aerosol insecticides are flammable, so be careful of fire and explosion.

In addition to the above medicines, there are some traditional methods that are used by fewer people now. They can be regarded as folk remedies for removing head lice. The older generation uses them and they are very effective. Soak camellia oil cakes in water or boil the sap of the kumquat tree, and wash your hair once or twice a day for a few days, and you can completely kill head lice.

While killing lice with medicine, you also need to do some manual cleaning to comb out dead lice and insect eggs. This will speed up lice removal and improve the effectiveness of lice removal. Generally, it is combed with a fine comb and can be combed 2 hours after washing your hair every day.

In order to prevent head lice from growing again, after the hair is cleaned, the living environment and clothes need to be cleaned as well. Environmental lice control can be done with aerosol insecticides that can kill cockroaches, termites, whiteflies, flies, etc. Used combs, brushes, hats, scarves, headscarves, pillowcases, bedding, etc. should be sterilized with boiling water or soaked in disinfectant.