Here we shall discuss some self-help tips for removal of head lice. We are not discussing methods for removal of body lice or pubic lice, but only hair lice. These miniature creatures are a nuisance. They have a gala time at our expense by feasting on blood from our scalp while we suffer from the annoying and irritating itch.

In this article, we are discussing about head lice only. Hair lice infest our hair on the scalp and neck only. These creatures should not be confused with other species of lice which infest other body parts namely, body lice and pubic lice.

It is generally assumed that lice can hop from one’s hair to another person’s hair if two people sit close together or play together. However, scientific research has proved that this is nothing but a misconception. Lice resemble ants, are wingless and therefore can’t fly.

Lice suck blood while on our heads by biting with their strong teeth, and this causes the tell-tale maddening itch. This itchiness, discounting the actual lice infestation, is usually enough to make us use a head lice treatment. One way of looking at it is as a war against these strong but small enemies.

The first part of head lice treatment is using a special lice removal shampoo for regular hair washing. Second, resist the urge to scratch the scalp. A lice removal comb has special teeth which will remove the lice and curb itching. These steps are critical to removing the lice.

Persons, who are infected by head lice, start the initial head lice treatment by the “frontline attack” which is mainly home remedies. However, in case this method fails one must take the help of the “special forces” by visiting a dermatologist. The dermatologist prescribes the specialized medicine for lice removal treatment after studying each person’s condition individually.

To save your eyes, you must avoid some kind of medicines and shampoos. If anything goes into your eyes, you must wash your eyes with water. If the eyes get red or there is swelling in the eyes, you must contact your doctor as soon as possible.

We all know and remember all too well how annoying, vexing and troublesome head lice can be. We are not talking about pubic lice or body lice. Hair lice can’t in “hop” or “fly” from one person’s hair to another. To begin head lice treatment, we must wash our hair regularly with a good shampoo. Secondly, we must try to control our urge to itch our scalp. Instead, we should use a lice removal comb. If the front line attack fails then you have to ask for help from the special forces by consulting a dermatologist.

- norman horowitz

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