| Head lice are a common problem amongst children, | | | | not kill the nits, so extra effort is required to get rid of |
| and even adults. They don't need to be however, as | | | | them. The nits are extremely difficult to remove, and if |
| there is a relatively pain free method to curing a | | | | just one hatches, the infestation will start all over again. |
| chronic head lice infestation and ensuring they never | | | | This is why it is important to treat again after 7-8 days, |
| return. | | | | to ensure you kill any nymphs that hatch in this period. |
| If you want to get rid of head lice quickly, then you | | | | Once you have taken these steps, it is recommended |
| need to follow these three steps: | | | | to treat one more time, another 7-8 days later. This will |
| 1). Discover the source of the infestation. | | | | ensure you have killed them once and for all. |
| 2). Break the life cycle. | | | | Once you have eradicated all live lice and eggs, it is |
| 3). Ensure they never return. | | | | important to make certain they never return. |
| This article will lay this method out so you can cure | | | | There are many ways to prevent head lice, the most |
| your infestation in the shortest time frame possible. | | | | popular ingredient for this being tea tree oil. You can |
| To control chronic head lice, first you must ascertain | | | | add a few drops to the conditioner you use, as long as |
| where exactly the lice are coming from, and ensure | | | | it smells strong enough to overpower your own natural |
| your child is protected when in that situation. | | | | scent. You then essentially become invisible to them, |
| It is a common misconception that head lice can be | | | | as head lice will not transfer to anything other than |
| caught from furniture, bedding, clothing and car seat | | | | another human. |
| covers. This is unlikely, as they very rarely leave the | | | | So now you have the knowledge required to cure |
| human head. This is because it spells almost certain | | | | chronic head lice once and for all, go forth and |
| death, so they rarely, if ever do. Head lice are most | | | | conquer! You know where they come from, you now |
| likely only contracted from an infested friend, usually at | | | | just need to break the life cycle and prevent them |
| school, playgroup or kindergarten. | | | | from ever returning. It may take some persistence, but |
| The next step is to break the head lice life cycle. | | | | if you follow this three step battle plan, you will soon be |
| Head lice live for around 33 days, 6-7 of which is spent | | | | living lice free, forever! |
| as a nit attached to the hair shaft. Most treatments will | | | | |