February 4, 2010

Nits - Get Rid Of Them The Easy Way

Whenever we talk about treating head lice, sooner or later the subject of nits is sure to come up. Everyone knows that head lice are small grayish insects seen around the scalp. They are moving and although tiny, are easy to spot. A nit, however, is smaller and far less conspicuous. Recognizing and dealing with them is a critically Important part of successful lice treatment.

When going through the hairline, remember to search for all of the eggs or "nits." These small white pellets will be tightly integrated between the hairline and each individual follicle. These bits cannot be eliminated through regular brushing or combing of the hair. They are also completely static, and cause no secondary symptoms until they hatch. Every single one must be killed or removed, as a single nit can start the process again.

The most convenient way to remove nits from hair is by using a fine-toothed nit comb. Nits are scrapped of from the hair because the teeth of this comb are very small and close together. A shampoo can be used to kill live lice, and then nits can be removed using the comb, through every strand of hair. Most lice treatments don't kill nits, but some do. Do not ever skip this step.

Nit removal is the most essential part of getting rid of lice. Even after trying the home remedies of mayo or petroleum jelly the nits or eggs will not be dead. Picking the nits off of hair strand or using a fine tooth comb to search for them is the best way to get rid of them. Once you have removed the nits flush them or put them in a sealed container to dispose of them.

Vacuuming and putting everything that can be put in a hot dryer with help to take care of any nits that have fallen on the bedding, clothing, furniture. Anything that cannot be cleaned must be sealed in a plastic bag for at least three weeks to control any nits that may continue to hatch.

For several weeks after treating for lice, the head should be closely inspected for nits and any found should be removed and killed. Check the hairline and nape of the neck first, but examine the entire head. Repeat the lotion or shampoo as directed on the label. Lice are an annoying problem, but this is one case where "nitpicking detail" is literally the key to successful cures.Everyone knows that head lice are small grayish insects seen around the scalp. They are moving and although tiny, are easy to spot. The nits, however, are smaller and far less conspicuous. Recognizing and dealing with them is a critically Important part of successful lice treatment. For several weeks after treating head lice, the head should be closely inspected and any eggs found should be removed and killed. Check the hairline and nape of the neck first, but examine the entire head. Repeat the lotion or shampoo as directed on the label. This is one case where "nitpicking detail" is literally the key to successful cures.