My granddauter has caught head lice from someone at her school the head lice is treated every day but no joy ?

Question

The trouble is, getting rid of the head lice eggs.Is there a kind person who could help please.?

Answer 1

I know when my kids have had it, the eggs can be difficult to remove, but a fine bone tooth comb does remove most of them, What you need to check is that you have got rid of the source, cause if you havent more eggs wiull keep on appearing!!!
There is a great homeopathic remedy called chinease whispers, which deters the little beasts from getting onthe hair. My kids had it so much at one point that I actually bought a electric nit comb which zaps the louse, but you have to do it 2/3 times a day, incase you miss one and it lays eggs. Nits really are a pest, but be careful with the nasty shampoos as their is evidece to show it can have a carcogenic effect. (hence why I use the electri comb).good luck!
ps. remember to change/wash bed clothes, scarfs, hats, scrunches etc..

Answer 2

I too am a Grandmother and my head itches when I read the word head lice.

It is a tedious challenge. The eggs are minuscule and hard to get out. They do have Rid across the counter at the drug store now. Just follow the instructions. The comb and magnifying glass will be your best friend for a few days.

I hope your Granddaughter doesn't have really long hair. Check behind the ears first. For some reason Lice like the area behind the ears. The teenie little eggs look like little pearls.

My daughter had them 29 years ago and my Granddaughter about 2 years ago. It is icky every time.

Good Luck and Persevere.

P.S. This is just a suggestion, but I use oil to get glued labels off of jars, etc. I wonder if a good hot oil treatment would loosen the glue that holds the eggs to the hair strand?? Do You Think?

Answer 3

tell me about it!!!
The answers above that claim tea tree oil helps are right as far as preventing re-infestation and preventing infection of the sores but they do little for the nits (eggs). Kwell shampoo from the RX also do not kill eggs under a couple of days old. These lice will then hatch and are likely to be immune to the stuff. I don't even think Drs prescribe Kwell much anymore for that reason. Besides those are pesticides that you are putting on your kids head and they can be absorbed through the skin, that is why it is a prescription medication and not OTC. After years of on and off battles with those little devils the only way I have ever found to get them out is one by one. The gels do not work, the combs miss too many and if I had boys I would have shaved their heads in a heart beat. The only answer is be diligent and after thorough. Sorry but that is all there is. Also do not neglect the car seats and the bedding. I've made that mistake, once. I ended up buying a headlamp to attach to my forehead like a miner and cleaned theirs heads while they slept because it takes sooo looong! GOOD LUCK. Now you know the origin of the term "nit-picker."

Answer 4

Eggs & Nits

Many treatments will leave the dead eggs or nits (empty eggshells) stuck to the hairs – and even though they cannot cause further infection you may want to remove them with a ‘nit comb’ – a metal toothed comb which catches the eggs in the teeth. Alternatively eggs can be removed using a pair of tweezers or the fingernails to pull the egg along the hair.

If you have eggs in the hair that may be alive then it is important to remove those eggs and/or continue to check for any newly hatched lice (remember it takes about 7 days for an egg to hatch).

If you use a medicated treatment you may be recommended to use two treatments one week apart – this is to make sure that any baby lice that hatch out of eggs that were not killed by the first treatment are killed by the second treatment before they grow into adults and lay more eggs. This is an important step to remember in the successful treatment of head lice infections.

Answer 5

Follow what Mattysmom said. It is very important that you follow the directions on the box step by step on RID.

If you have males in the home have their hair cut very short. If you are female, you can have your hair cut short too. It all depends on how the individual feels about having their hair cut short.

In short, if your grandaughter has long hair, cut it short. Pitch the hair in a plastic bag, and take it outside immediatley.
The shorter the hair, the less you have to treat and comb (less bugs).

Important Steps:

Treat yourself once and use the comb. If you do not use the comb the eggs are still in your hair. The eggs are not killed immediately...that is why you comb them out. It would be a good idea to treat yourself twice after the initial treatment. There should be a comb with RID kit.

Once you have used the comb(s) (on one person), boil the comb(s) in hot water for 3 to 5 minutes.

Wash and vaccum everything in hot water. Make sure you vaccum the mattresses and furniture. There is RID spray for furniture and mattresses.

If the child has alot of stuffed toys and dolls those will have to be washed or thrown away.

If you have animals treat your animals as well.

If you have been around friends and family, let them know so they can treat themselves.

Answer 6

Go to the pharmacy and get "RID". Follow the instructions on the box. It comes with a comb that is used to get the eggs out. More than likely you'll have to repeat this process a few times over the next few weeks- months.
When my kids were in elementary school there was an outbreak and it was very disconcerting.
Just keep washing all bedding in hot water and treating the outbreak. The whole family might need to be treated where she lives, as well.
It's a pain in the neck but you'll get through it.
Good Luck.

Answer 7

I work with kids and treatments and combs are great but part of the problem could be that she's just catching them again when she goes to school. Not everyone is so responsible and treats their children, try tying her hair up or even better, platting it and see if the school will send out a little notice informing parents that they're going round and how to treat them. Most schools are used to head lice and will be happy to - they probably already have a leaflet typed out and ready to photocopy - I do.

Answer 8

All my 3 daughters had this many years ago when there was treatment. Head Lice comb are useful - speak to your Dr or health clinic there is nothing to be ashamed of as they only go on clean hair - Good luck

Answer 9

The head lice are easy to treat, just require patience and daily going through her hair, the nits however are a much tougher challenge and really require every child in the school being treated with medicated shampoo to totally eradicate them.

Answer 10

i heard recently on the news that head lice are becoming immune to the shampoos that are on the market and there is now a super bug head lice breed and the only effective way to get them out is to use a special comb