Nits - Get Rid Of Them The Easy Way
The topic of nits will definitely crop up when people discuss about treating head lice. These are small grayish insects that are observed around the scalp of a person. Though head lice are very small, they are easily seen as they move. But a nit is much less conspicuous and is very small. For lice treatment to be effective, it is essential to recognize and deal with them.
Once all of the lice have been removed, it is important to check for nits. These are the eggs of the lice. They are generally attached near the scalp on the base of hair shafts. Combing and shampooing with regular shampoo will not remove them. They must be manually removed with a special comb to avoid a recurrence.
The simplest means of removal is the use of a special very fine toothed nit comb. The teeth are so small and close together that any nits are scraped off. After using a shampoo or solution to kill all of the live lice, every strand of hair must be searched and any nit removed. Some lice treatments will kill these eggs, but many do not. Never skip this step.
It is critical to take away the nits even if you will use mayonnaise or petroleum jelly, items which are harmless. Many lice will be produced once they are not taken or removed while in egg stage. Nits are supposed to be washed out to a drain or to be contained in a tightly closed container because they can survive several days after they have been taken away from the scalp.
If a nit drops off in bedding, furniture, clothing or stuffed animals, it can also hatch out live lice. Thorough vacuuming must be done and everything that can be cleaned or put through a dryer needs to have that done. Steam cleaning with real steam can also help. Anything that cannot be cleaned needs to go in a sealed bag for about three weeks.
Even after treatment for head lice, the host may still be at risk of contracting the lice again. This is because nits can remain in the hair even after treatment. You can find nits by carefully and methodically checking the hairline, nape of the neck and the entire head for them. After removing any nits, you should retreat the head with the lotion or shampoo. While having head lice is no fun, by carefully following the directions on the label and removing any nits, you can eliminate the problem.
Whenever we talk about treating head lice, sooner or later the subject of nits is sure to come up. They are the eggs of the louse, which attach firmly to the hair shafts, usually near the scalp. The most convenient way to remove them from hair is by using a fine-toothed special comb, after using a shampoo that can kill them. Not every lice treatment works though. Even after trying the home remedies of mayo or petroleum jelly the nit or egg may not die. For several weeks after treating for lice, the head should be closely inspected.
Published February 22nd, 2008