Question 1

is there a way at preventing lice after exposure?

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Sure.: Avoid contact with others hair; do not share clothing--especially hats, scarves, hair bows. Do not share combs or brushes. Do not lie on beds, pillows, carpets or stuffed toys of those with head lice. Wash clothes, bed linens, etc with hot water (at least 130*f) & use the high heat drying cycle.  Prophylactic treatment  with otc or prescription medications can also be prudent for head lice control.

Question 2

what is a good alternative head lice treatment to use instead of the drug store shampoos?

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Kerosene: When I was a child, my mom used kerosene on my head to kill (suffocate) the lice. I survived and it worked. Whether you should use it or not, I don't know. Definitely, not recommended in the US, but in Europe it's used as a home remedy.

Question 3

steps to reduce lice?/

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Lice: Prevent sharing of brushes
going thru the hair and pull out any lice you find
very fine combs can help to remove lice and eggs especially if used with a conditioner
doing this every other day for two weeks.

Question 4

how do i look for lice?

Accepted Answer

lice: A person with head lice may have no symptoms. The most common symptom is itching. There may be a crawling or movement sensation on the scalp. A person may develop sores from scratching. Scratching can be significant enough to prevent good sleep. Nits are louse eggs.  Nits can be white, yellow, tan to gray depending on if the nit has hatched, if it is dead or what stage of development it is in.   &gt;.

Question 5

lice what does it look like?

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Lice shampoo!: Lice are small, ovoid insects that are visible to the naked eye.  They vary in color.  They can be curable, but it takes some work. See your doctor for diagnosis and proper medication. Your doctor will give you instructions how to use the medication, what to look for, and how to recheck to make sure the infestation is gone. Please see the link: www.Cdc.Gov/parasites/lice/head/treatment.Html.

Question 6

how could i have caught lice?

Accepted Answer

From someone else: Lice  are transmitted from one person to another by using a comb or brush.

Question 7

how to repel lice?. thanks :)

Accepted Answer

Rid: Rid is an over the counter shampoo that will kill lice. It is available at most pharmacies and retail stores. Don't forget to wash all of your clothes and sheets, so you don't give it back to yourself. Hope this helps!

Question 8

how will i know if i have lice?

Accepted Answer

Itching: Head lice are itchy. There will be clear eggs attached to your hair and lice may be visible usually at the back of the hair bearing areas.

Question 9

what can i do to treat my lice?

Accepted Answer

Lice: Tx of lice requires accurate identification of nits & / or lice.  A pediculicide is usually used- otc like nix (permethrin) or rid or prescription meds like lindane or malathion. Work carefully through hair & remove individual nits. Purchase a special lice nit comb to aid you. Check for nits & remove as seen over the next  7 to 10 days. If there are nits after 7 to 10 days – a 2nd pediculicide tx may be needed.

Question 10

how do i get lice out of dreads?

Accepted Answer

Treat with meds: Live lice should respond to topical pesticide lotions, such as OTC permethrin or Rx melathion, but it will not remove the eggs or nits, so retreatment in a week will usually catch any lice that hatch in the meantime.  To completely remove killed lice and nits, only fine tooth combing will do. Be sure to treat clothing and linens as well.http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/treatment.html

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