2024-10-07 15:30:00
It’s back to school and not just for children, because this period is conducive to the return of lice. Each time we return to school, these little parasites have a field day. So is it time to equip ourselves to effectively treat lice in children naturally? Let’s take an overview of effective lice treatments.
Lice treatments: what natural solutions?
Whatever happens, a good lice treatment requires manual action and a routine to repeat operations several times depending on the indications. It will then be necessary to use a fine comb, suitable for lice. After each combing strand by strand, do not leave the lice alive, as they can quickly find a new refuge in the scalp of another family member.
The fine comb is an essential ally
The fine comb is one of the most effective tools for removing lice and nits. With its very tight teeth, it allows them to be removed carefully. To use the comb effectively:
Detangle hair with a regular comb before use. Apply conditioner or oil to make combing easier. Separate hair into sections and comb through from root to tip, strand by strand. Clean the comb after each pass to eliminate the removed lice and nits. Repeat the operation every 2 to 3 days for two weeks. Read also – As soon as the school year begins, the lice are back!
Natural remedies to eliminate lice effectively
Olive oil or coconut oil, also called the “bug busting” method, makes it easier to collect lice with the comb as well as nits which are sometimes well attached to the hair. Apply a generous quantity of oil (heat slightly for the coconut if necessary). The mask should be done on the scalp and lengths, preferably wet hair for easier handling. Leave it on for 10 minutes and start collecting the parasites, then shampoo. The oil also helps detangle the hair to prevent tangling. This natural solution is suitable for babies whose lice products can be toxic.
White vinegar, thanks to its acidity, helps to remove nits more easily when passing the lice comb. To avoid irritating the scalp, dilute it with a tablespoon of vinegar in a bowl of lukewarm water. Shave the scalp with solution then wash and detangle the hair before combing. Perform the operation daily until the lice have completely disappeared.
Lavender essential oil is an effective repellent for prevention. Its odor helps keep parasites away and prevents a colony from settling in the heads of children and adults. Indeed, during an invasion at school, at home or in a collective place, it is preferable to apply a few drops of lavender in the shampoo and behind the ears. Essential oils are not recommended for children under 6 years old, as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women.
To know! Never apply pure essential oils directly to the skin, especially on children, as this can cause irritation!
Read also – Preparation, the key to a successful start to the school year
Telltale signs of a lice infestation
Signs of a lice infestation include intense itching of the scalp, often located around the back of the neck and behind the ears. Children who scratch their heads are reacting to lice bites. These parasites feed on blood by piercing the skin of the scalp, causing itching. The presence of adult lice is visible to the naked eye and the nits (their eggs) look like small whitish pearls on the skull. Other symptoms may include irritation, redness, and trouble sleeping because lice are more active at night.
What to do in the event of a lice infestation
To prevent lice infestation, it is essential to adopt certain daily actions:
Regularly wash clothes, sheets, towels and anything that has been in contact with the child’s head, such as hats, scarves, bedding, to limit the spread of the colony. Vacuum carpets, sofas and other surfaces where lice might be hiding. Throw away the vacuum cleaner bag or empty the tank after each use. If lice are reported at school, check your toddler’s scalp regularly to ensure that it is not infested. If you detect lice or nits, act quickly, as lice spread very quickly. Inform the school if your child has an infestation so that parents and the establishment can adopt preventative measures.
Read also – Bedbug: an invasive parasite!
Written by Camille V.
Sources
– Lice: how to get rid of them? www.ameli.fr. Accessed September 30, 2024.
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