How To Safely Remove Lice & Nits And What Not To Do
headlice January 15th, 2007
Removing head lice is a process, there are no shortcuts. Removal methods vary, but there are several things that should not be done when using a chemical medicinal shampoo. Here are some things you should avoid doing:
1. Don’t disregard the fine print on the label. Make sure you know what you are putting on your child’s head. Many lice shampoos contain toxic ingredients! Some lice products are flammable so don’t use a hair dryer to dry the hair.
2. Use the shampoo first to kill the bugs. Using a cream rinse or a regular shampoo and conditioner combination prior to applying the lice medication can potentially spread the lice around the entire head and push bugs closer to the scalp.
3. Remember that your scalp is sensitive and you do not want to over medicate.
Stay tuned for the next post where I will discuss 3 additional mistakes people make when removing lice & nits.
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