unwanted guest....?

Question

to my horror my daughters classroom had a outbreak of head lice-you know who is one of many who brought the buggies home.
now i have a 8 yr old a 2 yr old with long hair
that have them-
i have spent 200.00 on shampoos,spray ,
brushes,ect. cleaned house washed everything
treated hair and even put mayo on hair and i have just found a live bug any suggestions or
advise? I am at my witts end and needless to
say this has changed our christmas!
the $$ was for gifts and I cant even leave
to shop its a depressing,disgusting time and i need any help possible to change this fast!!

Answer 1

Here is a website that has questions and answers about headlice: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/ent/notes/Urban/lice-faq.htm FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT HEAD LICE

Washable clothing, hats, head bands, bed linen, towels and other personal items (such as brushes and combs) should be washed in hot (120oF or higher) soapy water, then dried in a clothes drier for at least 20-30 minutes. Woolen or other non-washable clothing can be dry-cleaned, but this additional expense can be avoided by simply isolating the articles for 1-2 days. Items such as stuffed toys do not need special treatment; however, if it make you feel more at ease, you can put them in the clothes dryer for 45-60 minutes
Several "over-the-counter" products (pediculicides) are available to you at most drugstores. These include RID®, A200® and R&C Shampoo®, and Nix®. Ovide®, a shampoo that contains the insecticide "malathion" is available by prescription.
Over-the-counter products work well against the nymphs and adults, but most will not kill the eggs. Read the product labels carefully. Consult your family doctor about what is best for you to use.
Mechanical removal of louse eggs helps reduce the number of lice that might hatch on the scalp. Even if you use Nix, the egg "shells" may remain attached to the hairs, giving the impression of an active infestation. Since children who are declared "nit-free" can return to class sooner, removing nits has a positive impact on their morale and lessens disruption to their school activities. Special combs are provided with the pediculicides and should be used according to the product instructions. Nits are more easily removed after shampooing the hair, when it is still damp.
A nit comb is the only real reliable method for removing the eggs. Although trimming the hair is not necessary, it does makes it easier to remove all of the nits..
DO I NEED TO SPRAY MY HOME WITH AN INSECTICIDE IF SOMEONE IN MY FAMILY HAS HEAD LICE?
No, lice cannot survive for more than about 24-36 hours when removed from a person and they do not live in cracks or crevices like cockroaches or other household pests. Spraying furniture, carpets and bedding with an insecticide serves no real purpose other than providing some margin of psychological comfort. Although such sprays kill an occasional stray louse, family members who are already being treated with insecticidal shampoos would be exposed unnecessarily to additional pesticides. If anything, vacuuming carpets and furniture will remove stray lice.
WHAT ELSE SHOULD BE DONE IN THE CLASSROOM TO GET RID OF LICE?
The need for delousing measures in a school depend largely on the age of the students and the layout of the classroom. As in the home, vacuuming carpeting and/or sleeping mats can help. Mats with vinyl or other non-fabric coverings can be cleaned with hot, soapy water. Clothing or personal items (such as those described in question 17) that students have left in a closet, storage area or desk should be removed and deloused. Application of insecticides in the classroom is not necessary and is strongly discouraged.

Answer 2

Hmm, the best way to get rid of lice is to shave all the hair off and get a wig. However, I do not believe you'd like to do that. Try castor oil, leave it in overnight with a shower cap and then rinse in the morning. Or you could try a hot iron, turn it on the highest setting and run it through the hair, this will obviously burn the eggs and lice off. Use a hot comb to brush your hair, this will gradually ward off eggs and lice.

Answer 3

If the over the counter products have not worked, Take them to their doctor. He can prescribe a stronger formula. Make sure that you are removing every egg from the hair shaft with that special comb they include. Good Luck and Merry Christmas

It would be wise to treat your own hair and your spouse's as well, or everyone who lives in the household, not just the infected ones.

Answer 4

Don't treat the kids more than one time in a 7 day period. Go through their hair with the fine comb very carefully. If they have stuffed toys put them in bags for 2 weeks. This will kill anything on the toys. Wipe down anything you can with bleach as long as it wont damage the items. Use the spray on your furniture, carpet, in your car... After the second treatment the problem should be gone. Just keep combing their hair every day. Don't forget to check all family members as well.

Answer 5

lice have been around for at least centuries. There are products on the market (not mayo) and you can call or ask your pharmacist in person (Walgreens) and buy what he suggests, or even call your doctor or a nurse. No home remedies will work.

Answer 6

get some blue magic from the hair care isle (its an african american hair treatment) use as directed and dont wash it out for a few days re wash everthing (teddy bears etc etc) anywhere bugs can crawl. The blue magic will sufficate the bugs on the scalp

Answer 7

Make sure you disinfect their sheets and anything their heads have touched with Rid for fabric!~ After than is done, Rid their heads right away!

Answer 8

The doctor can give you a prescription to rid your daughter of the nits.

Answer 9

You come right out and tell them that you are not up for company. If they have already been visiting for awhile you just tell them that it was a nice visit but it is time for them to leave.

Answer 10

use rid ex...and cut their hair...its easier to shampoo and get the lice out in shorter hair..