No one is immune to head louse, regardless of hair type, colour, gender, age, or living conditions.The best way to prevent head lice is to keep hair from coming into contact with others and to check your hair and home for signs of the disease.
Step 1: Don't head-to-head with someone.
The theory is that children are less likely to respect personal space than adults.They may be exposed to situations like class nap times or sitting side-by-side at their desks where head-to-head contact is unavoidable.Two kids are touching heads while leaning over a book.In order to stop the spread of head lice, you should leave space between you and others.Contrary to popular belief, head lice don't jump.They crawl very fast from one head to another.Eggs are laid on the shaft of a hair.Children should be asked to avoid head-to-head contact.It might mean avoiding games or activities that require them to be in contact with each other.
Step 2: Don't share things that touch the head.
Any items or surfaces that may have come into contact with the head can be used to carry the bug.Hats, glasses, scarves, combs, hairbrushes, earbuds and headsets, and even chairs can be places where lice can jump from and to your own head.It's good practice for family members to own their own hairbrush or comb.
Step 3: If you have long hair, tie it up in a ponytail, braid, or bun.
Sometimes long hair can reach beyond personal space since it can grow past someone's shoulders or even fall off and get onto others' space.Your hair is not allowed to touch others.Stray hairs can be kept in place with the use of hairspray.Share hair ties, barrettes or clips with other people.
Step 4: Tea tree oil and lavender oil can be used on your hair.
It's a great way to prevent head lice.The oils will keep head lice away.You can either use a few drops on your hair or spray it with a spray bottle.Only use tea tree oil as directed on the label because it can be drying.Tea tree oil can be used to treat head lice.
Step 5: Every week, check for signs of head lice.
Being on the look out for head lice is part of prevention.You can disrupt the life cycle of lice by being caught early.You can check for head louse by combing through your hair with a head lice removal comb.Every few passes, wipe the comb out on a paper towel and look for bugs.Under direct sunlight or a bright lamp, it's a good idea to inspect your hair shafts.It's a good idea to get someone to check your ears, neck and crown.It's a good idea to inspect your clothing for signs of parasites.
Step 6: Keep belongings separate from each other.
Whether you're a teacher at a school or working in an office with many other people, it's important to keep your belongings separate.It is less likely that head lice or any other illness is spread through touching jackets, hats, or bags.If you are a teacher or building a classroom, make sure that you have plenty of space between the students' belongings.Students might be assigned cubbies or boxes to organize their things.You don't want to hang your jacket or bag in the communal closet.You can get a coat check at restaurants, bars, and hotels.If you don't want to check your things, you could bring them with you or ask that your jacket be kept away from other people.
Step 7: Store things in plastic bags.
Things like hairbrushes, hats, scarves, and jackets could be placed in plastic bags if you're sending your kids to school.Plastic bags are easy to throw away.You can put your belongings in the freezer to be extra cautious.It is not possible to survive in low temperatures.
Step 8: When you get home, clean your belongings.
Disinfectant or soap can be used to kill germs in the home.Throw the clothes you wore outside into the washing machine if you wipe down your bag or backpack.
Step 9: Be sure to educate others about head lice prevention.
It's important to do your part in preventing head lice from entering your home and your family, but also to educate others on how to prevent and treat the disease.Call on your school or community to make head louse prevention and education available.Making an announcement about what head lice is and how to prevent it or making flyers and directing others to resources or treatments is as easy as that.
Step 10: You should change and wash your clothes every week.
It is a good idea to wash your bed linens and clothes in hot water that is at least 140F (60C) and dry them with heat as well.Eggs can be dropped from your head if heat is used.Take non- machine washed clothes to the dry cleaner.Let your dry cleaner know if you have been exposed to lice so they can take precautions when cleaning your garments.
Step 11: There are brushes, combs, and hair ties.
On a daily basis, these items come into contact with your head.It's best to clean them once in a while or swap them for something new.For one hour, soak hairbrushes in bleach or boiling hot water.Some brushes may be made of plastic that doesn't react well to bleach and heat.It's a good idea to remove hair from hairbrushes as well.This is a good way to check to see if there are any signs of parasites.
Step 12: It's a good idea to vacuum around your house.
It's a good idea to keep your chairs and couches away from each other.If you've been exposed to head lice, be sure to use a vacuum that has a disposable bag that you can throw away.They need blood supply to feed and live, so they won't stay too long.It's not necessary to spend a lot of time cleaning or invest in a powerful vacuum cleaner.
Step 13: Check to see if others have the same problem.
It's important to check to see if your family or other students have been affected by the disease.Let your family know that you want them to get checked for lice.It's important to treat your home to make sure that you don't end up with a family that is overrun with lice.It is necessary to clean the sheets and rooms of non-infested people.It is most likely that you have come in contact with lice while treating a child or student.Before, during, and after their treatments, get yourself checked for lice.
Step 14: All clothing must be washed in hot water.
Remove all clothing worn by you or someone you know, and wash them in the hottest water possible.If a garment can't be washed, put it in a garbage can and keep it there for several days to weeks.The lice will eventually die since there is nothing they can feed on.
Step 15: It's a good idea to apply medication.
You can buy over-the-counter or prescription medication at your local pharmacy.Follow the instructions of the medication and be careful to read.You may need more than one bottle of medication if you have long hair.Do not wash your hair for a couple of days after using a medication.
Step 16: Allow the medication to work for up to 12 hours.
Do not retreat if you can still see lice in your hair.It can take a long time for the medication to kill all the lice.Call your health care professional if you still see lice after 12 hours.They may suggest a second round of treatment or a different medication.
Step 17: Take care of your hair.
If you want to check for lice, you can purchase a comb specifically made for it.Since you can't wash your hair for a few days, it's important to comb out dead lice and eggs.Flea combs are great for pets.
Step 18: You should comb your hair every now and then.
It's important that you comb your hair with a comb every 2 to 3 days after treatment to protect yourself.