HEAD LICE IN CHILDREN
What are head lice?
Head lice are tiny, wingless insects that live in our hair. They're sometimes also known as "nits", although this name technically refers to the eggs that they lay on the hair shaft.
It can be hard to spot if your baby has head lice, but you may notice little dark specks in his hair. The insects are very small, about the size of sesame seeds.
Nits are even smaller, and can be yellow, brown or white. They may look a bit like dandruff, except that they're sticky and can be difficult to remove from your baby's hair.
If left untreated, head lice can last for a long time, and be very irritating for your baby.
How can my baby catch head lice?
Head lice can't jump, fly or swim, so they need close head-to-head contact to be able to clamber from one head to another. They only live on human hair, so your baby can't catch them from your pets.
How to remove head lice?
Start by washing your baby's hair with his usual shampoo, then rinse and apply plenty of conditioner. Leaving the conditioner in, use a wide-toothed comb to detangle your baby's hair if necessary.
Use a fine-toothed nit comb, slotting the teeth into a section of hair at the roots and drawing it down to the tips of the hair. Wet, conditioner-coated lice stay still and will be caught in the teeth of the comb. After each stroke, wipe the teeth both sides with kitchen roll or rinse under a tap to remove any lice and eggs.
Continue all around your child's head. When you've finished, rinse his hair well and comb through again with the nit comb to check for any lice or nits you may have missed.
If you still find head lice in your baby's hair after two weeks of combing, see your pediatrician. She'll be able to help you find a chemical treatment that's safe for your baby, and explain how to use it safely.
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What are head lice?
Head lice are tiny, wingless insects that live in our hair. They're sometimes also known as "nits", although this name technically refers to the eggs that they lay on the hair shaft.
It can be hard to spot if your baby has head lice, but you may notice little dark specks in his hair. The insects are very small, about the size of sesame seeds.
Nits are even smaller, and can be yellow, brown or white. They may look a bit like dandruff, except that they're sticky and can be difficult to remove from your baby's hair.
If left untreated, head lice can last for a long time, and be very irritating for your baby.
How can my baby catch head lice?
Head lice can't jump, fly or swim, so they need close head-to-head contact to be able to clamber from one head to another. They only live on human hair, so your baby can't catch them from your pets.
How to remove head lice?
Start by washing your baby's hair with his usual shampoo, then rinse and apply plenty of conditioner. Leaving the conditioner in, use a wide-toothed comb to detangle your baby's hair if necessary.
Use a fine-toothed nit comb, slotting the teeth into a section of hair at the roots and drawing it down to the tips of the hair. Wet, conditioner-coated lice stay still and will be caught in the teeth of the comb. After each stroke, wipe the teeth both sides with kitchen roll or rinse under a tap to remove any lice and eggs.
Continue all around your child's head. When you've finished, rinse his hair well and comb through again with the nit comb to check for any lice or nits you may have missed.
If you still find head lice in your baby's hair after two weeks of combing, see your pediatrician. She'll be able to help you find a chemical treatment that's safe for your baby, and explain how to use it safely.
#BBCreatorsclub #yaachustories #BBCCREATORSCLUB #grooming #lice &nits #babycare
I remember Atarah got 2 or 3 lice when she was 6 months, My sil had and we visited her . I was so scared because someone suggested mundan which i did not want that time. But her malishwali aunty said it will go and she use to pour lot of water and wash. Guess the next day itself i did not find anything. But it was a scary incident.
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<span style="color:#3B5998;"><b> @616da14c8054f30013c5bccd </b></span>, baby's can contact lies from anyone who has them already as early as 2 months specially baby's who have thick tresses...else they will be prone to this infection once they start schooling....it basically needs head to head contact or when infected people use your comb, hair towel, or u share pillow with them...👍👍
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Helpful post, adding a point <span style="color:#3B5998;"><b> @616dada15988200013dca557 </b></span> importantly these are parasitic in nature and feed on our blood.. they are not just irritating when left untreated, but there are cases that have resulted in anaemia and other...they basically have two teeth called mandibles with which they bite into our scalp and suck blood. Much needed post 👍👍👍
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@616da14c8054f30013c5bccd when there’s sibling or young one at home babies can be infected with lice at very early age
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26 Aug 2019