The best ointments for lice and nits

Lice and nits in hair still remain a problem for children and their parents, only the funds from them are now more sophisticated and effective compared to the usual keroseneused previously. What kind of lice ointment that does not contain insecticides, choose to deal with these insects - tell this article.

Lice species

Experts distinguish several lice speciescausing such diseases:

• Head licein which lice infest hairs on the head. They live almost 40 days, managing to put off hundreds of nits during this time. Lice are transmitted in contact with a sick person or his things.
• Pubic Pediculosis - the disease is caused by ploshchitsy, leaving on the skin of the pubis of the woman or the scrotum in a man of their nits. Occasionally, pubic lice can live on the brow, on eyelashes or in the armpits, transmitted through the bed and personal items.
• Ward headachewhen clothing lice settle in the folds of clothing and bedding.

Types of Pediculosis

Methods fight ectoparasites there are many: the use of foaming shampoocreams and balms, sprays, folk remedies, decoctions of herbs. But the most effective drugs, especially for the treatment of children, recognized ointments and creams. They are quite easy to use, act locally and have a minimum number of contraindications and side effects.

What kind of ointment for pediculosis in children is more effective and can be used without negative consequences, worries all parents whose child has been infected with lice.

Types of ointments from lice and nits

There are many types of ointments used to combat human parasites:

1. Sulfuric - helps in the fight against lice and microbial diseases.
2. Serortutnaya - anti-parasite agent, used by rubbing the top of the skin.
3. Mercury - a less effective drug that requires repeated use.
4. Turpentine - weakly acting, has a distracting antiseptic effect.
5. Benzyl Benzoate Cream - destroys lice, nits and ticks within 5 hours.
6. Boric acid exerts a fungicidal, anti-pedicular action.
7. Sulfur-mercury - used in parasitic diseases.
8. Permethrin cream - provokes the death of insects and larvae.
9. Lauri - used in the fight against pubic lice.
10. Nix - the drug contains permethrin, allowed for children from 6 months.

Lice Ointment

Baby lice ointment is purchased at the pharmacy, when buying it you should take into account the age and select the allowed concentration: for children from 3 years old, you can use only 2% cream; children over 12 and adults - 5%.

Contraindications and side effects

The use of ointment for lice and nits is contraindicated:

• people who have allergic reactions to the components of the drug;
• children (only for a few drugs);
• in the presence of skin lesions or inflammations in areas pediculosis ointment is not recommended;
• pregnant women and lactating mothers - because of the possible harm to the child.

If there are contraindications, you should consult a dermatologist to find a safe drug. Often in such a situation it is recommended to destroy ectoparasites by mechanical means - comb nits and extract manually.

Possible adverse reactions:

• burning, redness, itching;
• temporary numbness of the skin in the area of ​​use of the substance;
• allergic rash or swelling.

If an agent accidentally gets inside if swallowed, then signs of indigestion, cardiac abnormalities, nervous manifestations (drowsiness or irritability) should be expected, in such a situation, treatment is carried out to remove the substance from the body.

Precautions for use

Follow all doctor's recommendations and instructions for proper use. lice products:

• when using several means it is necessary to find out about their possible interaction;
• Do not allow the substance to fall into the eyes, nose or mouth, genitals;
• wear gloves during processing;
• After using the product, wash hands with soap and air the room.

Sulfuric ointment

Sulfuric ointment

The active ingredient is sulfur (33%), as well as liquid paraffin. Sulfuric lice ointment is also used in the treatment of certain skin diseases: psoriasis, fungal diseases, seborrhea.

On a note!

Sulfuric ointment on lice acts weakly, and against nits generally useless.

The tool is contraindicated in children up to 3 years and with increased sensitivity to sulfur.

Terms of use against lice and nits:

• ointment diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 1;
• the prepared solution is applied to wet hair and skin with a tampon;
• a polyethylene cap is put on the head for 30 minutes;
• then the hair is washed in a solution of water and vinegar (1: 1);
• be sure to comb out with a frequent comb of lice and nits manually;
  

  Combing lice and nits
• the procedure should be carried out every week until the complete extermination of insects and larvae.

The advantage of sulfur ointment treatment is that, although the remedy is not very effective:

• it does not contain toxic substances that are often included in more modern insecticidal products;
• does not dry the skin on the head;
• heals wounds after lice bites.

The disadvantage of the ointment is its weak effect on lice and nits, because of which it should be used many times.

Feedback

Used sulfur ointment to get rid of lice in her daughter's hair. Neighbors advised as safe, so as not to resort to the help of chemicals. Very much we had, had to handle many times and comb out the nits. In the end, I could not stand it and bought a more efficient and modern tool.

Marina, Novosibirsk

Serortut ointment

Serortute ointment for lice was widely used in the fight against parasites in the Soviet era, but now mercury preparations are not available because of their side effects. There are several types:

• white - contains mercuric amide chloride 10%, petrolatum and lanolin, used in the treatment of eczema and boils;
• gray ointment based on animal fat and mercury 30% is used to treat parasitic diseases on the skin;
• the most common yellow is sedimentary mercury, it is produced in 2 types: ophthalmic 2% and skin 5-10%, has anti-inflammatory and antiparasitic effects.

Mercury ointment from lice and nits is one of the effective means for use against ectoparasites precisely because of its high toxicity. According to experts, it is dangerous to human health.

Important!

Preparations with mercury are banned due to high toxicity. Side effects in its application: irritation and redness of the skin, kidney damage (with prolonged use) and the nervous system.

How to apply:

• shave and wash the treatment area (maximum efficiency is achieved in the fight against pubic lice);
• apply a thin layer and rub in carefully;
• treat affected areas twice a day for a week.

Boric ointment is also used in the same way, but its effect is less effective. Reviews of boric lice ointment and its use for children indicate its sufficient effectiveness, but repeated treatment is necessary to completely destroy the parasites.

Other lice ointment

Lice Ointment

Turpentine ointment is used according to the rules specified in the instructions. 25 mg of the product are applied for 2-3 hours on slightly damp hair, then the preparation is washed off with shampoo. It is necessary to repeat the treatment every 3 days, periodically combing out dead insects.

Benzyl benzoate has been produced in the form of a cream and has been used to kill lice and nits for several decades with high efficiency.However, its disadvantage is a very long time exposure to insects: you need to keep on head for 3-5 hours, and then remove the shampoo.

Feedback

Daughter brought lice from kindergarten. Because of her three years in the pharmacy, I was advised to try turpentine ointment. I bought it because it is not as toxic as chemicals and the cost is very low. Smeared my head several times, after which I patiently sat and chose the dead insects and nits, but we won.

Oksana, Smolensk