Pediculosis is a fairly common problem, especially in children. That's why many parents are interested in what should be a shampoo from lice and nits. After all, each pharmacy has a fairly wide range of such remedies.
Where do lice come from?
It is generally accepted that nits and lice are a sign of inadequate care and non-compliance with personal hygiene rules. In fact, even the cleanest people are at risk of catching such a disease. Lice are representatives of a group of insects that parasitize the human skin. As a rule, they "live" on the hairy areas of the body. It is to the hairs that the adult mounts his eggs. Vital activity of the parasite is accompanied by severe itching and discomfort.
And before you consider which shampoo from lice and nits to choose, you should learn more about the methods of infection. In fact, picking up a parasite is not so difficult. It is enough just for a close contact with the infected person. That is why most children suffer from such a problem, especially those who attend kindergartens, schools, circles, etc. After all, during the game and joint activities, the kids are in close contact with each other. Possible and household way of transmission, for example, through towels, bed linen, clothes, hairbrushes and other items.
What should be an effective shampoo for lice?
At one time, the only way to get rid of parasites was a short haircut and scalp treatment with kerosene. Today in any pharmacy you can buy shampoo from lice and nits, which will help to easily cope with the problem, and the girls will also keep their hair. So which components should the funds contain?
- To date, permethrin is one of the most effective substances. It affects the nervous system of parasites, causing them paralysis and death. This component is contained in the shampoo "NOC", which, by the way, is completely safe for children over two years old, since it has no toxic effect. To date, the shampoo "Veda" from lice also enjoys great popularity. Customer testimonials confirm that this tool allows you to quickly clean the skin of insects.
- Another harmful substance for parasites is phenotryping.
- Organophosphate malathion also effectively fights against pediculosis. Shampoo from lice and nits "Pedilin" contains in its composition this component.
How to use shampoo? Useful advice on the treatment of pediculosis
Of course, every such tool is accompanied by an instruction. Nevertheless, most modern shampoos are designed for one-time use - do not wash your head every day, as this can lead to the development of an allergic reaction. After washing your head, you must remove all dead parasites with a scallop or comb. As a preventive measure, experts recommend repeating the procedure in a week.
But one shampoo to eliminate nits is not enough. First, treatment is best for the whole family. If you are in contact with a sick child, then the probability of getting a parasite on your skin is very high.
Secondly, not only the scalp needs treatment. As already mentioned, lice can linger on household objects. Therefore, disinfection requires clothing, bed linen, scallops, hair clips, towels. In short, everything that a sick person used - this is the only way to avoid re-infection. For the treatment of these items there are also special preparations, for example the aerosol "Para-plus".