Lice: The Best Natural Remedies to Eliminate Them

The problem recurs, for many families, every year. A few months after the beginning of theschool year, when unfortunately the reappear lice, up to real epidemics in schools, kindergartens, and school gyms. These are places frequented by children. But be careful: lice, whose eggs have very resistant shells, they have no age preference, and anyone can be affected.

To avoid this annoying headache and the various problems that arise from it (starting with scalp lesions), it is very important, first of all, to carefully inspect the head suspected of having lice, with good lighting and a magnifying glass. Knowing that lice attack, indifferently, hair brown, red or blonde.

How to delete them

A real nightmare for mothers, lice are small, grayish-white parasites which children often come into contact with when they start attending school and spending time with their peers. These are small insects that, in order to survive, need to colonise the scalpwhere the eggs are deposited and laid nits.

What are

Harmless to health, lice can however be particularly annoying: the great pruritus it is due to them sting and not dirt. Sometimes people mistakenly believe that poor personal hygiene and cleanliness are the cause of lice, but this isn't the case at all. Lice love cleanliness, they don't jump and are transmitted, for example, when children play in close contact. or through combs, brushes, scarves and hats.

Once they come into contact with pillows, blankets, hats, towels and clothing, it is best to wash everything at a temperature above 60 degrees.

How do you know if you have lice?

First of all, severe itching is one of the most obvious signs. Lice live for about a month and multiply quickly, laying many eggs/nits., similar to the dandruff In color and size, they hatch into small, reddish nymphs before maturing into black adults, measuring about 2-4 mm. Lice love to live on the nape of the neck and the back of the head, behind the ears.

Natural remedies against lice and nits

To eradicate lice there are not only commercial products: Here are some natural remedies that will allow you to prevent or eliminate lice from children's hair..

• Very fine mesh comb

We buy a fine mesh comb and pass it over the head of the children Every day. This will help you see if there are nits (which will remain trapped) and take prompt action. It can be helpful to dip the comb in vinegar and run it through your children's hair. This not only removes nits but also prevents the appearance of new lice.

• Vinegar lotion

You can also make a lotion with vinegar using equal parts white wine and then pour it over damp hair after washing. Distribute it well and then wrap your hair in a plastic bag for about 10 minutes. Finally, rinse with water and you're done.

• Vinegar and mayonnaise

Take one portion of vinegar and two of mayonnaise Mix them in a bowl to create an excellent solution for this problem. Spread the mixture over your hair and scalp and leave it on for 2 hours. Then rinse with warm water and detangle your hair with a lice comb. Once a week, rinse your children's hair with this mixture. a glass of vinegar: it is able to disinfect the part of the hair to which the nits attach.

• Eucalyptus infusion

Eucalyptus also appears to be unpopular with lice. Boil some water and then add some eucalyptus leaves. Let it steep for a quarter of an hour, then pour the infusion over your hair and scalp: the lice will be quickly eliminated.

• Garlic infusion

Garlic is also excellent for pediculosis and has antibiotic properties. Pick a head and immerse it in boiling water. Let it steep for 2 hours, strain the water, and then pour the garlic infusion over the head. Cover with a cloth and let it steep overnight.

• Rosemary infusion

Il rosemary It has truly incredible cleansing and strengthening properties. An infusion prepared with dried leaves steeped in boiling water can thoroughly cleanse hair, perhaps using a fine-toothed comb to help remove insects and eggs.

• Wash combs, brushes and clips

At least once a week it is necessary to wash all objects that come into contact with the hair by keeping them immersed in boiling water for a couple of hours with mild cleanser.

• Treating stuffed animals

They can be dry cleaned with baking soda. Store them in a tightly closed bag for about 24 hours, then shake them vigorously before taking them out. soft toysFinally, brush them carefully to remove any excess baking soda.

• Tea tree oil

This essential oil, With its antiseptic action, it can suffocate lice and nits, thus preventing their spread. Another method involves mixing a little neutral shampoo, preferably formulated with natural ingredients, with a few drops of an essential oil that is anti-lice: for example, lavender essence , mint or eucalyptus.

Natural lotion against lice

And speaking of essential oils, here are How to make your own lotion at home, based on natural ingredients, capable of eliminating lice. Let's see how to proceed together:

Necessary

• Olive oil
• Tea tree essential oil
• Lavender essential oil

Method

(Per 100g of lotion)

• Mix together 89 grams of olive oil, 10 grams of tea tree essential oil e 1 gram of lavender essential oilYou can scale the doses proportionally based on need and quantity.
• Apply the lotion to your scalp and massage for about 10 minutes. After this time, cover your head with a plastic cap and leave it on for another 10 minutes. Then, using a lice comb, remove the parasites and their eggs.
• At this point, all you have to do is proceed with the shampooUse the product once every seven days, for a period not exceeding three weeks.

How to get rid of lice with a comb and conditioner

Necessary material

• white liquid hair conditioner
• fine hair comb

Method

• Wet your hair with warm water and rub it with plenty of conditioner.
• Using the comb, go through all your hair, lock by lock: start from the hairline and go all the way to the end.
• In the comb, next to the conditioner, the hair will remain trapped lice, which you can recognize by their dark spots, and the eggs.
• Rinse the comb well after each step to avoid any residue. lice.
• Rinse your hair after treatment, so that there are no more traces of balm.
• Repeat the treatment every two days, and keep in mind that at least ten days will have to pass before it is completely effective and you can finally feel free from the lice.

Prevention

Lice appear mostly during the spring andautunno and, to prevent them from attacking your child's hair, take these simple but effective precautions:

• Tell your children to avoid head-to-head contact with other children, so as to avoid the spread of the problem.
• They shouldn't be shared hats, headphones, earphones, combs and anything that can facilitate the passage of these insects. Combs and brushes should be disinfected periodically with hot water and baking soda.
• Add some Neem oil Add it to your regular shampoo for washing your little ones' hair. Neem oil lowers the scalp's pH and creates an environment unfriendly to lice, also making it easier for them to come off the hair.
• In the morning, before they go to school, you can apply behind the ears and on the nape of the children's neck, Thyme essences and Tea Tree oil, which keep these annoying insects away.

An advice

Avoid using the lotion if you have any scalp problems or injuries, and to avoid possible irritation, always consult your doctor before proceeding.

Pediculosis: What you need to know

• Head lice have no preference for one type or color of hair
• The contagion does not occur because the lice jump, but through contact with the hair or brushes and combs that are used.
• A short haircut makes it easier to solve the problem, but it does not eliminate it.
• Head lice do not cause lesions on the scalpThese can only come if you scratch too much.
• The hot air from the hair dryer does not eliminate nits, the eggs of lice
• Head lice do not transmit other diseases
• Head lice cannot come from pets: they live only on humans.

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