Head Lice Treatment
Head lice or pediculosis is a condition that commonly infects the hair, mainly of school children. Lice are small insects that live on people's heads and need to feed on human blood to survive.
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Transmission of lice
It is spread through close person-to-person contact, this is due to children putting their heads together while playing. Sometimes also by exchanging hats, hairbrushes or contact with the bedding of a person who has lice.
Preventing lice infestation
The spread of head lice can be prevented by taking the following measures:
- Check children's hair frequently for the presence of head lice
- Prevent children from sharing combs or hats
- Long hair should be tied back
- Wash the combing brushes with hot water
- Wash children's clothes at temperatures above 50ºC
- Use fine-tipped combs for easy nit removal
Sign and symptoms
The most common symptoms of lice infestation are:
- Constant itching caused by allergic reaction to lice bites
- Difficulty sleeping due to head itching
- Sores on the head from frequent scratching, these sores can become infected
- Tingling sensation in the head due to the presence of lice.
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The treatment is divided in:
Topical pediculicides, such as Permethrin cream and Oral Ivermectin
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