This Subject will leave you scratching your head when we are done.:)

This Subject will leave you scratching your head when we are done.:)

We all know it is time for back to school and with the new year comes new and old challenges ,the starting of the routines of bedtimes,clothes,lunches,homework and so on. (You get the picture). One thing we don't plan for is getting a call from the school nurse telling us our child has lice. YES LICE!!!! Not a subject we wish to discuss on any level but necessary.
Often after we are done being in shock, the fear sets in and we think we need to shave our childs head. Not True.
Here are some facts you should know.
First off one of the biggest myths is lice like only dirty hair or people. Personal hygiene and the cleanliness of your home or school do not have anything to do with whether you get lice! Head lice are very contagious and typically spread through close contact with an affected individual or their personal items, such as a comb, hairbrush, or clothing.Lice likes to jump from one person to another.
A single adult is referred to as a louse, and lice eggs, which resemble dandruff flakes, are called nits. Head lice feed several times during a 24-hour period and cannot survive for more than a day or two without a blood meal. The primary symptom of a lice infestation is scalp itch, which can be mild to intense.
(Are you scratching you scalp yet?)
So how do we correct the situation? First , treat the hair with which that are recommend to commonly treat with medicated shampoos or lotions. These products are available over-the-counter or by prescription. Make sure you talk to your doctor before using one of these head lice treatments, especially on a child, as they contain insecticides and other chemicals that may be harmful to some people. Head lice treatment with these topical lotions and shampoos does not typically remove the nits, so it is recommend repeating the treatment in 9 or 10 days to kill any newly-hatched lice. Just like monkeys...some people nitpick, or use their fingernails to remove nits from hair shafts, but this is a tedious way to get rid of the eggs and just doesnt make sense to me.

I do have another solution that is all natural and takes the work out of the monkey routine. Use MAYONNAISE , Yes this works. The benefits are amazing -like the fact that the reason it works is the oil actually coats and chokes the adult lice and coats the eggs, allowing for the removal easier with the fine tooth comb. Apply the mayonnaise on the whole head and place a plastic cap on the head for 15 mins. allowing the mayo to condition the hair. Comb out the hair and then rinse the hair throughly. The mayonnaise also will leave the hair shiny and soft.

If you want to more information see this link ,this is where some of our information came from. http://www.everydayhealth.com/skin-beauty-photos/11-things-to-know-about-head-lice.aspx#/slide-8


Look forward to comments ...

Ciao for now,
ATNY