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Head Lice
Questions about the wingless parasites that carry diseases and that infest hair. This is a problem that everyone deals with in their life. Here you can find out why we get them and how to get rid of them.
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How much blood does a nit drink in one day?
Nits don't drink blood - lice do!
Lice take a Bloody Mary every two hours. According to their size, one meal should be approx. 1 mm3 max.
You have to do an olive oil treatment every other day for 3 weeks. Saturate the person's hair w olive oil, then go through it w the nit comb sold at stores. Put in more olive oil, then put shower cap over whole mess for 6-8hrs. Rinse out the next morning w dish washing liquid.
Also- Use high heat on all blankets/pillows/ect. Or bag them for two weeks. Vacuum everything else.
If you shaved your head bald because you had head lice Are you finally rid of head lice?
Yes, this helps because lice/ nits need a warm, sheltered environment that cannot be sustained without hair. Lice/ nits can only live in oxygen/ carbon dioxide - as the lice breathe an air that is close to your scalp - for 24 hours.
you still should use med. shampoo
Should i do a lice treatment if i don't have lice?
In a way yes, but then no..........because if you get it done you have a better chance of not getting head lice, but if you dont have it what is the point of wasting your money
This question is categorized under head lice. To answer that question, the answer is very likely no. Head lice are about the size of a sesame seed. Most sheets sold today are woven much more tightly than that to allow them to go through sheets.
There is a SMALL chance head lice may transfer from one person to another if sharing a pillow or a fabric that has touched an infested person's head. The probability is minimal, but items such as sheets should be washed and dried at the highest possible temperature.
I am not an expert on body lice or pubic lice, so I can only comment on head lice.
What things can go on your head?
Things that can go on your head include:
- headband
- hair beads
- barette
- pig-tails
- a hairstyle
- a shine if you are bald
- hat
- tam (type of hat)
- scarf
- kerchief
- your whole body when doing a headstand
- the head from a costume
- a sack, bag
- a blindfold
You have small bugs in your hair what do you do?
What you have in your hair are called head lice. It is a common problem and is spread easily so as soon as you can, visit your pharmacy and ask for a head lice treatment. You will be given a liquid or cream that you will have to apply to your hair and it will have to be left on a length of time (depending on the cream). Also you should buy a fine tooth comb, which is available from your pharmacy, to comb the lice and their eggs out of your hair.
How do you get rid of a huge case of lice?
I have had lice before and it was not easy getting rid of it. Comb your hair alot with a special comb for getting lice out, you could try sleeping with mayo in your hair with aluminum foil surrounding it. Lice doesn't like greese and it might suffocate them. I tried that when i had lice, afterwards wash your hair with vinegar. And remember using the lice products at the store cant hurt. One more thing to try, is putting lavander in your bath a friend of mine told me all the lice run to the top of your head when you dunk your head in the water. Then have someone pick them out. As far as the nits go (eggs) have someone comb all of them out.
Answer There are plenty of good products available from your local pharmacy. Modern day products are more than effective and are not overly expensive. If your unsure ask your pharmacist who will be more than happy to suggest the appropriate product for your needs.
What to do If finding nits in child's hair?
You will need to buy shampoo from the chemist and follow the instructions to ensure effectiveness. It is also very important everyone in the house is treated as well as bedding, hats, hair accessories etc.
It is also a good idea to inform the school as the child most probably caught the head lice from other children at school.
no they dont unless there killed by accident at least in foo they are
Lice are parasites, but that doesn't mean they can't be eaten. Monkeys eat lice often. I wouldn't recommend it for a tasty treat, but who knows unless you try!
How do you keep from getting lice if your sister has it and you live in the same house?
Well, the simpliest, is to try to avoid contact with her. May seem rude, but still.
Second, try to stay away from things she has layed on..
She is treating them right?
And, wash all her things, lice is very contagious..
And when they are gone, wash everything, again.
How can you get rid of head lice without using mayonnaise?
Well,there is lice shampoo but its NOT in the kind u use to keep ur head clean.It can be found in drug stores or grocery stores.The kind i got included a nit comb to get the eggs and the nits out.But other than that there is no other way to get rid of it!
TIPS:
-stay away from people that has lice
-DON'T wash your hair everyday because lice perfers clean hair wash it like a pattern wash your hair on one day don't wash your hair the next day.
How do you kill lice nits in your hair?
My friend's sister had it. You have to go to the store and buy this special shampoo that kills all of the lice. Then you must go into the doctor so they can check for eggs. If they laid eggs, the doctor will tell you what to do.
What are the red dots in your hair?
If you mean the dots on your scalp, bitemarks. If you mean red dots clinging to strings of your hair, it's a sick louse's poo. and i'm not kidding about that. I had lice two days before I posted this. Or if it's on your scalp it coud be a pimple too.
