Lice infestation, also known as pediculosis is a common human problem. There are three types of lice – head lice, body lice and pubic lice that infest humans. Lifecycle of lice has three forms – nit, lymph and adult lice. Life of lice is about 30 days. Lice will die if they stay away from human body for more than two days.
Symptoms for Head Lice
Head lice are found behind the ears and near the neck. They may cause itching, crusting, and redness on scalp. Sometimes head lice do not show any symptoms. Repeated scratching of lice bites may cause skin infections. These infections may lead to swollen nodes resulting into lumps on the neck and behind the ears.
Causes of Head Lice
Head to head contact is the primary way of transmitting head lice. However, they are also transmitted through indirect contact like sharing pillows, hat, carpet and so on.
Causes of Body Lice
Unhygienic conditions like not taking bath daily, not wearing washed cloth and so on are the primary reasons for body lice. A direct contact with the person having body lice will transmit body lice. Body lice are mainly seen in people from underdeveloped countries.
Causes of Public Lice
Pubic lice are transmitted by direct sexual contact. Using condoms does not provide any protection from pubic lice.
Remedies for Head Lice
For head lice problem wash your hair with vinegar. It will kill all the nits in two days. Apply coconut oil to your head after shampoo and condition. Add ten to fifteen drops of tea tree oil into shampoo bottle and use it daily. Rub listerine mouth wash on your head. This will kill all the lice. Massage your head with mayonnaise and comb it after 2 hours. This will kill all the lice and their eggs. Apply a mixture of lemon and butter on your head, wait for 15 seconds and then rinse your head.
No Diet for Lice
There is no special diet recommended for lice treatment.
Other Suggestions for Lice Treatment
Never share your personal belongings with a lice infested person. Do not have sex with lice infested person. Do not apply kerosene on your head for lice treatment.
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Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the writer or sender or re-sender or any other. Never use any home remedy or other self treatment without being advised to do so by a physician. Keep in mind that THE WRITER IS "NOT A DOCTOR"
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