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   How do you treat head lice?

   • Once a decision to treat has been made, there are three main choices: A physical insecticide works by physically coating the surfaces of head lice and suffocating them, so resistance is unlikely to develop. Depending on the product, this may be in the form of a lotion, spray, or gel.

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   How often should a head lice treatment be done?

   • Some treatments need to be done twice – 7 days apart. This makes sure that any newly-hatched lice are killed. Detection combing should usually be done 2 or 3 days after finishing treatment, and again another 7 days after that, to check for any live head lice. Always check the pack or leaflet to see if a product is suitable for you, particularly if:

   Head lice and nits - NHS inform

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   How long does it take to get rid of head lice?

   • These kill head lice in all types of hair, and you can buy them from pharmacies, supermarkets or online. Head lice should die within a day. Some lotions and sprays come with a comb to remove dead lice and eggs. Some treatments need to be repeated after a week to kill any newly hatched lice.

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   How do you get rid of head lice & NITs?

   • You can get advice and treatment on head lice and nits directly from a pharmacy. Head lice are spread by direct head to head contact. They climb from one person’s hair to another’s. Head lice: Once detached from the hair, head lice will usually die within 12 to 24 hours. It’s very difficult to prevent head lice.

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   When do you need lice treatment?

   • Treatment is needed only when an active louse infestation is present; as shown by the presence of living and moving lice. Neither itching by itself, nor evidence of an old infestation (only empty egg cases), is a reason for starting treatment. Once a decision to treat has been made, there are three main choices:

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   How do I get rid of lice on my hair?

   • Rinse after 10 minutes with water. Repeated treatment is typically not necessary. Not for children under 6 months of age. Apply this lotion to your scalp and dry hair for 10 minutes, completely saturating the scalp and hair. Rinse with water. Repeat treatment is needed, as it kills the lice but not the eggs. Not for children under 6 months.

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   Treat head lice as soon as you spot them. You can treat head lice without seeing a GP. Check everyone you live with, or have close contact with, and start treating anyone who has head lice on the same day. There's no need to keep your child off school if they have head lice.

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   Treatments to get rid of head lice are available to buy from pharmacies, supermarkets and online. The main treatments are: lotions and sprays. wet combing. Everyone with head lice in your household should be treated on the same day. If a treatment doesn’t work the first time, you can: try it again. try a different treatment.

4. www.bupa.co.uk › childrens-health › head-liceHead Lice: Symptoms, detection and treatment | Bupa UK

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   Treatment. Prevention. Leave your feedback. Head lice are tiny insects that live on the hair of your scalp and neck. They’re not dangerous but can make your scalp itchy and uncomfortable. Nits are their empty egg cases. Treating head lice as soon as you can will stop them spreading to other people. Nits are empty, white, egg cases of head lice.

   • Head lice won’t go away on their own. They can stay in the hair for a long time and will spread to other people. They can also make daily life very...
   • Adults can get head lice and pass them on to other adults. But head lice are most common in children aged between four and 11 years. For more infor...
   • To get rid of head lice, you can either use wet combing or insecticide gels, lotions and sprays. You need to treat everyone living in the household...
   • You don’t need to keep your child off school if they have head lice. But you should start treating them straightaway. Tell the parents of their clo...
   • Head lice don’t always cause symptoms, so you may not know you have them. Though sometimes they can make your scalp feel itchy. The only way to kno...

5. www.healthline.com › health › liceHow to Kill and Get Rid of Head Lice: Treatment and Remedies

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   • Before you start treatment. As a first line of defense, try a few lifestyle changes and home remedies to combat lice. You won’t need to call pest control.
   • Which medication can you use for head lice? According to Sanofi Pasteur’s 2014 survey, moms who chose prescription treatments were more likely to be satisfied (91 percent) than moms who chose over-the-counter treatments (79 percent).
   • Over-the-counter treatments for head lice. If you’re looking at over-the-counter (OTC) treatments for lice, keep an eye out for these ingredients: Pyrethrins: This is a natural extract from chrysanthemums.
   • What to do after treatment. After each treatment, you should continue checking the hair to remove nits or lice. Remember to: remove dead or live lice with a fine-toothed comb eight to 12 hours after treatment.

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   • Know How Head Lice Spread. Before you start treatment, understand how your child could have gotten head lice. Head lice don’t jump, they don’t live on pets and they have nothing to do with personal hygiene.
   • Contain the Problem. Once your child comes home with a confirmed case of head lice, take steps to prevent lice from spreading to other family members.
   • Understand the Life Cycle of a Head Louse. To properly treat head lice, you need to understand your enemy. Head lice can be found in one or more of these forms
   • Consider ‘Destruction of Habitat’ Head lice need a human host to survive. If the hair is gone, so are head lice. While cutting a child’s hair may seem like an extreme solution, it may be a viable course of action for some parents.

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   Apr 30, 2022 · Treatment. Self care. Preparing for your appointment. Diagnosis. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines, the gold standard for diagnosing head lice is to identify a live nymph or adult louse. The guidelines recommend examining wet hair lubricated with hair conditioner or another product.

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   Once a decision to treat has been made, there are three main choices: A physical insecticide. A physical insecticide works by physically coating the surfaces of head lice and suffocating them, so resistance is unlikely to develop. Depending on the product, this may be in the form of a lotion, spray, or gel.