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Lice typically infest young children at school, in playgrounds, or in daycares. Because of no-nit policies, lice are not only a nuisance, but are also embarrassing for children. No-nit policies keep lice infested children out of school, forcing them to miss class. In some instances, children have missed so much school that they are required to repeat a grade level. While pediatricians and school nurses alike have encouraged schools to drop their no-nit policies, little has changed and most schools still implement the no-nit rules.
However, lice infestations can be prevented and safely treated. School nurses encourage parents to routinely check for lice in their children, especially if the child experiences persistent scalp itching. While the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends lice treatment with pesticide cream rinses, others disagree, claiming that special combs and natural remedies are not only more effective, but safer as well.
For instance, pediculicides are the active pesticides found in cream rinses, shampoos, and other conventional methods used to treat lice infestations. Such products actually contain insecticides, like pyrethrin, permethrin malathion or lindane. Because of this, creams and shampoos should always be carefully administered to avoid harmful side effects, which range from headaches to seizures. Misusing the products or leaving them on your child’s scalp for longer than instructed can also overexpose children to the chemicals. In addition, children with already-existing allergies have a higher risk of developing allergies to pediculicides.
In addition, research has shown that lice are building a resistance to certain pediculicides because they have been available on the market for so long. Entomologists believe that over time, any insect can form a resistance to pesticides. For this reason, many parents are choosing all-natural lice treatment remedies to eradicate lice.
One popular, effective, and all-natural method for killing lice is coupling a smothering agent, like olive oil, with a nit comb. Smothering agents effectively kill lice by blocking the insects’ breathing holes. Mayonnaise, butter, and Vaseline are all smothering agents, although some are more effective than others. For instance, mayonnaise and butter are strong smelling, and children might be upset by their odor. In addition, thicker smothering agents are difficult to remove from the child’s hair, and might even spoil if left on the scalp for too long.
By contrast, olive oil is a natural and painless smothering agent. In fact, some users claim that the product actually conditions their child’s hair during treatment. Unlike shampoos and cream rinses, olive oil can be administered repeatedly if necessary. In addition, olive oil has few, if any, known allergic side effects, making it a safe alternative to pediculicides. When properly administered, olive oil has been laboratory proven to kill lice infestations.
Nit combs are also vital in lice eradication. Nits, or lice eggs, are typically laid close to the scalp and attached to the hair shaft with a hard, glue-like adhesive. For this reason, nits are notoriously difficult to remove. However, metal nits combs with long teeth can remove nits relatively painlessly. These combs, like the nit free comb, have small gaps between their teeth for effective nit removal.
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