How To Eliminate And Treat Head Lice San Francisco Epidemics

By Frances Keith


Head lice San Francisco outbreaks and epidemics happen in schools frequently. The insects are very small and attach to the hair and scalp. They are wingless, brown insects that breed very quickly. The presence of the insects can cause a rash to appear on the neck and scalp. These parasites can be seen once the scalp is exposed.

These insects lay their eggs on to the scalp where they cling to the hair causing severe itching. There are a number of treatments that are available to get rid of these pesky insects. Special shampoos that contain insecticides are effective but the strong chemicals may pose health risks. Therefore, alternative natural methods can be used to eliminate this problem.

There are several reasons why this infestation occurs. Improper hygiene can result in this type of infestation and if it is not immediately treated, the infection rapidly spreads. This type of infestation easily transmits from one person to the other. Infected individuals must be careful not to share brushes, combs or hats. These kinds of outbreaks spread fast and must be treated as soon as possible.

These parasites feed from sucking blood from the scalp. They bite the scalp causing irritation and severe. The insect's eggs normally mature after eight days after they are laid. The shells, that resemble dandruff, fall of the hair however the parasite stays attached on to the person's scalp. Special combs are available that remove the parasite.

School children have their scalps checked when their is an outbreak. Schools often get these types of outbreaks. Anyone who has been infected has to get treated before they return to class. Parents may opt to use a fine comb and dip it into hot water and tea tree oil to kill the insects, if they do not want to use chemically treated shampoos.

Anyone who has become infested with these parasites must use proper care not to infect others. The infested person within a household should change their sheets daily and keep their towels, brushes, combs and hats away from the rest of the family. Once the treatment has taken affect and the infestation is gone it is important to thoroughly sterilize their garments and bedding. Anyone that is in proximity of the infected person should be checked for infestation.

There are many shampoo treatments that only use natural ingredients to get rid of this type of insect infestation. Treatments with harsh chemicals can be irritating to the skin. There are many brands that can be easily researched online. There are also several natural cures to treat this issue. It is important to find an effective treatment and apply it as soon as possible. There are many treatments that are silicone based that are used to treat this condition. When treating the hair, a large-tooth comb through the hair will remove tangles and a small, fine comb can remove the insects and eggs.

Head lice San Francisco epidemics are not that difficult to contain. Infected persons have to get the right treatment as quickly as possible. School outbreaks will require proper notifications sent to the parents. The infected students will have to receive treatment and be free of the insect infestation prior to going back to school.




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