Scalp care

Getting rid of nits

Medical methods to get rid of worms

There are many medications that help eliminate nits, including:

  • Malathion (Ovid): This medicine can be used without the need for a medical prescription. It is placed on the scalp, and then massaged.
  • Benzyl alcohol (Ulysefia): This drug is prescribed by a doctor, as it is placed on the scalp and hair for 10 minutes. This method is repeated after seven days, and it has many side effects such as irritation of the scalp and skin.
  • Ivermectin (Sklice): This treatment is placed on dry hair and scalp for 10 minutes, then the hair is washed with water. There are many side effects such as redness of the eyes and skin.

Natural ways to get rid of nits

mayonnaise

Mayonnaise contains many sticky properties, as it helps kill head nits, as suffocating substances help kill a large number of lice and nits. The method is:

  • the ingredients:
    • amount of mayonnaise.
    • shower cap.
  • How to prepare:
    • Mayonnaise is applied to the hair.
    • Cover hair with a shower cap.
    • Leave the hair on all night.
    • The hair is washed with shampoo.
    • Dry the hair with hot air.
    • Comb the hair with a comb.
    • This method is repeated once a week for two months.

Tea tree oil and lavender

Lavender oil soothes itching, while tea tree oil contains many antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties, as it helps kill lice and their nits, and the method is as follows:

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  • the ingredients:
    • Three to four drops of lavender oil.
    • Five to six drops of tea tree oil.
    • Two tablespoons of olive oil, or coconut oil.
  • How to prepare:
    • Mix the oils together well, then apply to the hair and scalp.
    • Leave the mixture on the hair all night, then wash it in the morning.
    • This method is repeated twice a week.

Coconut oil and garlic

Garlic has many antiseptic properties, and its strong smell contributes to killing nits, while coconut oil helps the oil's fat content to suffocate nits. The method is:

  • the ingredients:
    • Eight to ten cloves of garlic.
    • Two to three tablespoons of coconut oil.
  • How to prepare:
    • Crush garlic well, then add coconut oil to get a paste.
    • The paste is placed on the scalp, then left for 30 minutes.
    • comb the hair well; to remove nits.
    • Hair is washed with shampoo and conditioner.
    • This method is repeated regularly; To get rid of lice.
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