Friday, June 7, 2013

How To Eliminate And Treat Head Lice San Francisco Epidemics

By Frances Keith


Head lice San Francisco outbreaks are common during the school year. These wingless insects appear in the hair and are brownish-gray in appearance. These insects can cause red bumps to appear on the scalp and neck. They are very small but are easily seen with a microscope.

These parasites lay eggs on the scalp and cling to the hair. This causes severe itching and discomfort. There are many over the counter treatments that eliminate these insects and their eggs. Medicated shampoos containing insecticides are very effective however they contain chemicals that can lead to health issues. There are natural alternatives to get rid of these parasites.

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 should have their hair and scalp checked regularly for these insects. Schools are common places for these types of outbreaks. Children with this condition must be removed from the school and receive treatment before returning. A natural way to get rid of the parasites is by combing the hair with hot water that has been infused with tea tree oil. There are also natural shampoos and oils that kill these parasites without the harmful effects of chemicals.

Individuals that have this type of infestation must take extreme care not to infect anyone else. An infected person will have to change their bedding and bath items every day. They will need to keep all of their personal items away from others. After treatment is done and the infestation has been eliminated, the person has to sterilize their clothes and sheets. Anyone living with the person or near the infected individual will need to check their scalp regularly.

It is not hard to find natural shampoo treatments for these kinds of infestations. An online search will bring up a lot of information regarding natural alternatives that will eliminate the infestation. It is also very easy to read customer reviews regarding various products to help find the best treatment. Most of the treatments have a silicone based conditioner that can be used with a medicated shampoo. A large-tooth comb is necessary to detangle wet hair and then a fine tooth comb is needed to pull out 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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