Means for the treatment of pediculosis

The presence of lice and nits in humans is a pediculosis. Lice are insects that are very irritating. Some of them are carriers of serious diseases. Pediculosis quickly spreads, especially in children, because of the exchange of personal belongings and close contact. Parasitize on a man can three kinds of lice( head, pubic and ward).Mostly there are lice on the scalp. It is easiest to see them behind the ears and on the back of the head. Nits( small eggs that lice lay) are attached to the hair shaft. About a week later, new insects hatch from the eggs. It is accompanied by a strong itch. Nowadays, there are various means for treating this disease.

Over-the-counter medicines for the treatment of pediculosis

Among the first drugs for the treatment of pediculosis appoint "Nix" - 1% permetrine cream rinse. The drug continues to act even after a long time after its removal from the body, contributing to the removal of lice.

Shampoos that contain piperonyl butoxide and permethrin are left on hair for 10 minutes and then washed off. A week later, repeat the course of treatment. These funds are not recommended for children under 3 years old.

Means for the treatment of this disease, prescribed by

Lotion "Ovid" containing malathion. It is applied to the hair and left for about 8 hours, and then washed off. If a week after the treatment the lice are still left, then the procedure must be repeated.

Concentrated cream "Elimite" with permethrin content. It is applied to the skin and left for 8-12 hours, then thoroughly washed off.

Lindane( Kwell, G-Well) is a shampoo or lotion used for the treatment of pediculosis, when other drugs do not bring effectiveness or if the patient has other contraindications for treatment.

Other remedies for the treatment of pediculosis

For treatment of this disease use boric ointment( Unguentum Acidi 5%), a synonym of which is vaseline boron. The main use of this drug is anti-pediculosis - the destruction of lice and nits. Boric ointment is contraindicated to be applied to the hair of the body in case of acute inflammatory skin diseases. It is necessary to avoid getting this ointment in the eyes. Contraindications - pregnancy, renal dysfunction, sensitivity to the drug, inflammatory skin diseases. Do not use for children up to a year.

Pedilin( Pedilin) ​​is an effective treatment for pediculosis. Pharmacological actions - a combined drug, the effect of which is determined by the properties of the incoming components in it. For example, Tetrametrine is an insecticide that belongs to the group of synthetic pyrethrins. They are safe for humans, as well as for warm-blooded animals. Malathion, included with the composition of this product, belongs to the group of organophosphorous insecticides - these are substances that destroy arthropod parasites( including lice).

Also perfectly helps to get rid of lice and nits drug Rid( Rid).Before use, the medicine bottle is shaken. The drug solution is applied to the scalp and left for 10 minutes. After the head is washed thoroughly with shampoo and dried. Then, comb out of hair with a small tooth of dead insects, as well as their larvae. This procedure is repeated in a week. Side effects - burning, itching;contraindications to the use of the drug - increased sensitivity to the drug itself.

The Para Plus drug is widely used for getting rid of lice. The mechanism of action of this agent is the violation of cation exchange( this is the exchange of positively charged ions) in insects of nerve cell membranes. Piperonyl butoxide enhances the action of permethrin. Piperonyl butoxide blocks the protective enzymes that are released by insects. The drug is not used for children under three years of age.

Also used for the treatment of pediculosis are effective agents such as: Suimitrin, Spray Pax, Phenotrine.

It is necessary to know that after local treatment of the disease, it is necessary to extract the nits from hair to prevent the parasite from spreading again, but some do it solely for aesthetic purposes.