Nits - Guide To Nits-free Hair

The topic of nits will definitely crop up when people discuss about treating head lice. These are small grayish insects that are observed around the scalp of a person. Though head lice are very small, they are easily seen as they move. But a nit is much less conspicuous and is very small. For lice treatment to be effective, it is essential to recognize and deal with them.

When going through the hairline, remember to search for all of the eggs or “nits.” These small white pellets will be tightly integrated between the hairline and each individual follicle. These bits cannot be eliminated through regular brushing or combing of the hair. They are also completely static, and cause no secondary symptoms until they hatch. Every single one must be killed or removed, as a single nit can start the process again.

The simplest means of removal is the use of a special very fine toothed nit comb. The teeth are so small and close together that any nits are scraped off. After using a shampoo or solution to kill all of the live lice, every strand of hair must be searched and any nit removed. Some lice treatments will kill these eggs, but many do not. Never skip this step.

Nit removal is the most essential part of getting rid of lice. Even after trying the home remedies of mayo or petroleum jelly the nits or eggs will not be dead. Picking the nits off of hair strand or using a fine tooth comb to search for them is the best way to get rid of them. Once you have removed the nits flush them or put them in a sealed container to dispose of them.

A nit that happens to fall off into your bed linens, your furnishings, your garments, or your child’s plush toys can lay its eggs there. The house must be vacuumed throughout and all possible items washed and dried. Steam cleaning can also be useful. Whatever you cannot clean must be wrapped in a closed sack for approximately 21 days.

Keep checking your child’s hair and scalp for a few weeks following initial treatment. This is because nits can live through the various treatments that were taken to kill the lice. Check the entire head carefully to make sure none are left. They can be difficult to see. Even one remaining in the hair can cause a recurrence.

Whenever we talk about treating head lice, sooner or later the subject of nits is sure to come up. Everyone knows that head lice are small grayish insects seen around the scalp. A nit, however, is smaller and far less conspicuous. Recognizing and dealing with them is a critically important part of successful lice treatment. The most convenient way to remove these eggs from hair is by using a fine-toothed nit comb. Nit removal is the most essential part of getting rid of lice. Even after trying the home remedies of mayo or petroleum jelly the eggs will not be dead.

- norman horowitz