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Spotting lice eggs
Detecting lice eggs can sometimes be easier than spotting lice themselves. Eggs, typically found close to the scalp, are dark if unhatched and light if empty. Measuring about one millimeter, these eggs can either be combed out or naturally shed as hair grows. However, treatment is only necessary if live lice are found.
A chemical-free treatment method
Though lice shampoos are available, they don’t always guarantee complete removal and often require treating the entire family twice, which can be costly and time-intensive. Fortunately, Healthy Life Center offers an alternative, chemical-free solution.
What you’ll need:
- A lice comb
- Mouthwash
- White vinegar
- A shower cap or plastic bag
- A towel
Steps:
- Apply mouthwash: Wet the hair thoroughly with mouthwash, as lice are repelled by the strong smell. Cover the hair with a shower cap or plastic bag and let it sit for an hour.
- Use vinegar: After rinsing out the mouthwash, soak the hair in white vinegar to help dissolve the eggs. Let this sit for another hour under the shower cap.
- Wash and comb: Shampoo the hair as usual and use a lice comb to remove remaining lice and eggs.
- Prevent re-infestation: Lightly spray your child’s hair with mouthwash before school to deter lice from settling in.
Keep lice at bay
If you want to prevent lice from spreading, share this helpful tip with friends and family. Let’s hope this method works for you!
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