Treatments for Head Lice

The Medical field advises that only active and confirmed infestations of head lice require treatment. Doctors point out that even trained medical professionals sometime have difficulty distinguishing actual head lice from dandruff or aphids or other insects blown into the hair.

Only under proper magnification can active living lice and viable eggs be identified. An itchy scalp alone is not reason enough to treat for head lice. Once an active infestation is confirmed several treatments are available.

Shaving the head is the most traditional albeit the most radical or treatment for head lice. But it works. Head lice thrive in the warmth of the hair follicles, without hair to maintain their body temperatures they soon die. But since going bald offers its own social difficulties especially for young girls, there are other treatment options such as:
Mechanical Removal – This refers to methods of physically removing the lice and their eggs from the hair. This is best accomplished with the use of a fine comb or louse comb like the LICENDERS Comb A recent study has shown that using this comb several times a week can remove a louse infestation, and prevent one from starting. A cold shower is recommended before combing to remove the insects as the cold water slows the lice down and makes them easier to remove.

Chemical Removal - Involves killing the head lice with the use of shampoos containing insecticides. Pregnant women are advised against using chemical methods to treat head lice. Licenders and RoshNakki never use chemicals, we only use our products which are made from all natural ingredients