Chronic Head Lice

Chronic head lice is an epidemic that is not only frustrating, but also discouraging, as patients seeking relief and riddance of the head louse seem to fight a never-ending battle.

Children can contract lice easily.

Just like fleas, head lice travel from host to host and live off the blood of their victim. Attaching themselves to the hair shaft and scalp with tiny claws, head lice may go undetected until uncontrollable itching and scratching begins.

Chronic head lice can be attributed to many factors, most including:

• Repeat exposure to lice.
• Failure to remove all lice during treatment.
• Continuous life cycle of lice and their eggs.
• Close quarters where lice are moving from host to host repeatedly.

Most often an epidemic arises in households where there are several humans serving as lice hosts. Lice live by the golden rule, “the more the merrier.”

Ridding the family home and the victim of lice is a battle that must be taken seriously. Lice are extremely uncomfortable, cause endless itching and scalp irritation, and most importantly, keep children away from school where they miss out on the daily activities and the education that they deserve.

If you have treated head louse with products such as Nix Shampoo or other chemical or toxin-free products and have still found little relief, it may be time to treat the lice by hand. The Magi Comb has been used nationwide in schools to effectively treat lice and their eggs. It is vital that eggs are removed along with the lice in order to protect against future, chronic outbreaks.

Preventing lice and future outbreaks is the second most important step of successfully ridding an epidemic.

When lice lay their eggs, expect that they can burrow in pillowcase, bedding, sheets, clothing, and couches. Any porous surface can harbor lice and their eggs. While treating the patient with lice remedies, it is vital that the entire household be treated to prevent future chronic head lice conditions.

In order to fully treat your surroundings, you will need to do the following:

• Wash all bedding, clothing, and pillows in the hottest temperature setting on your washer.
• Disinfect all combs and brushes that have come in contact with the host.
• Vacuum regularly to remove any lice and their debris from carpets and surroundings.
• Keep children away from other children who are currently be treated for lice.
• Practice cleanliness and keep an eye on the host’s scalp daily.
• Remove any lice by hand on the scalp that you see after treatment: just a few lice can cause a chronic outbreak.

If you are seeking lice treatment for a child under the age of two, it is vital you seek a physician’s guidance. Children under two years old should not be treated with chemical treatments. Instead, there are some natural treatments such as mayonnaise to treat head lice.

Also, ask yourself what do nits look like and become familiar with the telltale symptoms of head lice so that you know how to identify and treat the problem before you have chronic head lice conditions.

There are no guarantees that you’ll be lucky enough to have a lice free home. If you have small, school age children, especially girls, it is likely that lice may visit your home on rare occasion.

Advise children to avoid sharing brushes and combs with their friends. Children should also be taught to avoid head to head contact in gym class and locker rooms. Speak with your school administrator and nurses about their preparation for lice treatment at the beginning of the school year. Regular lice scalp checks help to regulate and prevent outbreaks in the school surroundings.

Most importantly, be prepared and be ready to fight these pesky bugs should they make their way into your home, and you’ll have the upper hand in keeping your surroundings lice free.

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