How to eliminate lice eggs

Head lice

Lice is considered a wingless insect, its size is 1.6 millimeters, about the size of a sesame seed, and females lay eggs near the scalp (in English: scalp), and it is called nits, or what is called Nits, and anyone can become infected with lice, except that the infection It is common among children between the ages of 3 to 11 years, and infection with it does not indicate that the person is dirty and does not care about his hygiene, but people get infected by contacting the hair of another infected person, through bedding, comb, or clothes and hats, and it can be disposed of By using a dedicated comb [[How to treat head lice|for lice], but this method requires a long period of time to get rid of it and is more effective when used early in the infection, and it should be noted that lice do not cause serious diseases, but they feed on blood in the scalp The human head, and lice do not survive for a long time after moving away from the scalp, and one of its symptoms is that the infected person feels itching, and the presence of something crawling on the head.

Eliminate lice using medical drugs

There are chemical treatments to eliminate lice, but you must pay attention and read the instructions on the package; As some types of shampoo to get rid of lice cause damage to the nervous system in children, and it is recommended to use these drugs with the comb attached to the product, and near the sink or sink while wearing clothes to reduce contact with the body, and avoid using them while bathing, and these products may cause skin irritation. , temporary burns, or a feeling of stinging in the skin, and these medications include shampoo, lotions, and cream, and it is recommended to consult a doctor in the event of pregnancy and lactation to obtain a safe product, and in addition to using treatments, the house must be cleaned and clothes and bedding washed at a high temperature, and if this is not possible, it is advised Place it in an airtight plastic bag for two weeks.

• Over-the-counter medicationsProducts that kill lice without eggs do not require a medical prescription, so it must be applied again after 7-9 days of use to prevent it from multiplying and laying new eggs. Some of these medicines are mentioned below:
  • Piperonyl butoxide with pyrethrins: It can be used for children two years of age and older, and it should not be used by people who are allergic to chrysanthemums.
  • Permethrin lotion, 1%: It can be used on babies ages XNUMX months and older.
• Prescription medicationsIncluding the following:
  • Benzyl alcohol lotion: It kills active lice, and it can be used to treat head lice in children aged 6 months and over. It is also considered safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women, and the treatment is repeated after a week of using it.
  • Ivermectin (in English: Ivermectin): It kills most head lice, even those that have hatched from it, and does not need to comb the lice eggs, and does not repeat the treatment again, and it can be used for children aged 6 months and over.
  • Malathion: It paralyzes and kills lice, and some lice eggs, and it is considered a very strong solution, and it is used for children aged 6 years and over, and the treatment can be repeated after 7 to 9 days in the event of the presence of lice, and it should be avoided using it near Cigarettes and heat sources, including hair dryers, hair irons, heating stoves, and cooking stoves, as the product is flammable.
  • Spinosad: It kills lice and their eggs, using it once, and it can be used for children aged 4 years and over.

Natural ways to eliminate lice and their eggs

Head lice is one of the most annoying things to deal with, as the person worries himself and those around him; This is because it is contagious and causes itching. Here are some natural ways by which lice and their eggs can be eliminated:

tea tree oil

Tea tree oil is a good way to prevent lice infection, and the effect of using this treatment is similar to the effects of insecticides, as it kills lice and eggs by 100%.

• Ingredients:
  • Tea tree oil.
  • towel.
  • comb.
• How to prepare:
  • Apply a few drops of tea tree oil to the affected scalp and hair before going to sleep.
  • Put a towel on the pillow, and go to sleep as usual.
  • comb the hair well in the morning; To remove all dead lice and eggs.
  • Repeat the treatment daily for 3 to 7 days.

olive oil

Olive oil kills lice by suffocation, and helps lice eggs slip out of the hair when combed using a comb designed to remove lice eggs.

• Ingredients:
  • olive oil.
  • shower cap.
• How to prepare:
  • The oil is applied all over the scalp and hair.
  • The head is covered with a shower cap, and left on it during the evening.
  • Wash the hair with lukewarm water, and comb to remove the remaining lice and eggs.
  • Repeat the treatment for another night or two.

white vinegar

The acetic acid in vinegar reduces the adhesion between lice and hair, making it easier to remove lice and their eggs.

• Ingredients:
  • One part of white vinegar.
  • XNUMX part water.
  • towel.
  • The comb designed to remove lice eggs.
• How to prepare:
  • Mix vinegar with water, then apply to the scalp.
  • Wrap a towel on the head and leave for 30 minutes.
  • Comb the hair to remove lice and eggs.
  • Rinse well after that.
  • Apple cider vinegar can be used instead of white vinegar.
  • Repeat this treatment if necessary.

neem oil

Neem oil kills head lice by blocking the airway for both the lice and their eggs.

• Ingredients:
  • Neem oil.
  • shampoo.
  • A comb designed to remove lice eggs.
• How to prepare:
  • A few drops of neem oil are added to the shampoo, then used to wash the scalp and hair.
  • Divide the hair into sections, and then comb using a comb.
  • Neem oil treatment added to shampoo is used regularly to prevent head lice.