Question 1

nits hard 4 me 2 to forgive people and i get fedup quick. what should i do to change?

Accepted Answer

See a therapist: See a good therapist. These types of problems are usually deep-seated and take time to work through. Taking the time to work on this can help you have more healthy relationships in the future.

Question 2

how do i get nits off of my head?

Accepted Answer

Several options: Nix (permethrin) cream rinse and kwell shampoo do not work consistently. Elimite cream is reported to be effective but is not officially approved for head lice. Malathion lotion is effective, but stinks and is flammable. Oral Ivermectin works, but requires a doctor's prescription.

Question 3

i have these white things come up on my skin they look abit like nits. i keep  on scratching then i get a reaction and its painful.

Accepted Answer

White things: The white things may be a wart like lesion known as molluscum contagiosum. Don,t scratch them because they are contagious. See your dermatologist insteas

Question 4

how to get rid of nit eggs?

Accepted Answer

Patience: and a fine toothed comb.  Really, it's a tedious chore, but essential to eliminating the chance of re-infestation.  Newer medications available by Rx (Sklice) is the only treatment that kills the louse AND it's nits.

Question 5

what is the best way to get rid of nit eggs?

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Egg Removal: Work under a good light for proper illumination.   Using a fine comb, go through the section from the scalp to the end of the hair.  Dip the comb into a cup of water, then use a paper towel.  Viable nits are usually laid close to the scalp but can be found anywhere on the hair shaft.

Question 6

how to get rid of lice and nits permanently?

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Prescription shampoo: They are resistant to over the counter remedies so you need to get prescription drugs like spinosad to treat it.  Bites are very resistant  so you need to do nite comb with special metal comb frequently and remove them manually as many as you can. Wash all clothing and bed sheets with hot water and dry them with high heat. Leave the bigger item in plastic bag for 2 weeks.

Question 7

how does one get rid of nit eggs?

Accepted Answer

Medicated treatments: Head lice make egg nits which attach themselves to the hair shafts quite tightly. Nits comb can help remove many but difficult to rid all. Shaving off the hair provides instant and complete removal, but not practical for most folks. So, better solution is use nix or rid shampoo (otc) or prescription strength permethrine, ovide, lindane, resultz, zilactin, natroba (spinosad) are better alternatives. Good luck.

Question 8

can you get head lice from animals?

Accepted Answer

No: Head lice are an only human issue. Animals and or other bugs do not carry them.

Question 9

could children get head lice from farm animals?

Accepted Answer

No: Head lice are a human only problem. There are no animal  or insect species as carriers.

Question 10

how does head lice get transferred from person to person?

Accepted Answer

Sharing: Head lice can be transmitted from one individual to another by direct scalp-to-scalp contact, sharing hair brushes or other hair accessories, and by coming in contact with bedding or cushions that were in contact by an infected individual.  Follow the directions of your doctor closely to best eradicate the lice.

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