{"id":1081,"date":"2019-02-13T09:00:02","date_gmt":"2019-02-13T09:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nosahealthcare.com\/?p=1081"},"modified":"2020-09-08T12:45:34","modified_gmt":"2020-09-08T12:45:34","slug":"tratamientos-antipiojos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nosahealthcare.com\/en\/tratamientos-antipiojos\/","title":{"rendered":"ANTI-LICE TREATMENTS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Does your child have lice?\u00a0<\/strong>There are several options for\u00a0anti-lice treatments <\/a><\/strong>such as, for example,\u00a0anti-lice lotions and shampoos\u00a0<\/strong>which you will find in pharmacies and which are very effective, although on occasion - depending on the infestation - it may be necessary to repeat the treatment several times.<\/p>\n

In the case of children under two years of age or with allergies, any treatment should be discussed with your paediatrician before use.<\/p>\n

And now, let's explore the\u00a0active ingredients<\/strong>\u00a0of anti-lice products.<\/p>\n

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What products are available to combat head lice?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The treatment options against head lice are varied. You will find over-the-counter pediculicide products with these active ingredients:<\/p>\n

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- Pyrethrin<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The\u00a0pyrethrins<\/a>\u00a0are natural substances extracted from the chrysanthemum flower used as insecticides that act on the nervous system of the lice causing them to die. A second treatment is recommended 7 days after the first treatment if live lice are seen. Pyrethrins should not be administered to people allergic to chrysanthemum or to pregnant women.<\/p>\n

- Dimethicone<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

The\u00a0dimethicone<\/a>\u00a0is a pediculicide with a physical action as it affects the body of the louse and its mobility. Dimethicone is a silicone that coats the louse, causing suffocation and mortal dehydration. It is most suitable for children with sensitive skin or a tendency to irritation. Dimethicone can be used on children from one year of age and pregnant women.<\/p>\n

There are lotions, creams, shampoos and other hair products with these active ingredients. They are\u00a0harmless substances\u00a0<\/strong>for children, but very effective in killing head lice. It is recommended that when you exterminate nymphs and adult lice you repeat the treatment after 7 days if live lice are visible.<\/p>\n

- Quassia vinegar<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

You also need to get rid of the nits, they carry the seed of the problem and are the cause of re-infection. To easily remove the nits you need a substance to reduce their attachment as they are stuck to the hair with a kind of cement.<\/p>\n

The Quassia vinegar<\/strong> has traditionally been used as an inhibitor of chitin formation which prevents nits from sticking to the hair and at the same time helps to dissolve the nits, thus promoting their detachment. With the help of the nit comb, good light and patience, all the eggs should come out.<\/p>\n

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Remember, a\u00a0complete and effective anti-lice treatment<\/strong>\u00a0includes:<\/p>\n