If you find this bug in your hair/. How to get rid of them and stop them coming back
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It sounds like you’re talking about head lice, a common bug that infests human hair. Here’s a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to get rid of them and prevent reinfestation:
1. Identify the Lice
Adult lice: Tiny, brownish insects, about the size of a sesame seed.
Nits (lice eggs): Tiny white or yellowish oval-shaped eggs attached to hair shafts, close to the scalp.
Tip: Nits are often harder to remove than adult lice.
2. Treatment Options
A. Over-the-Counter (OTC) Lice Shampoos
Look for products containing permethrin or pyrethrin.
Follow the instructions carefully. Usually, you:
Apply to dry hair.
Leave for 10 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly.
Repeat in 7–10 days to kill newly hatched lice.
B. Prescription Treatments
If OTC treatments fail, a doctor may prescribe stronger treatments such as malathion lotion or ivermectin lotion.
C. Manual Removal
Use a fine-toothed lice comb on wet, conditioned hair.
Comb every 2–3 days for 2 weeks to remove nits and lice.
Wipe comb on a tissue after each pass to remove lice.
3. Clean Personal Items
Wash hats, pillowcases, towels, and bed linens in hot water (≥130°F / 54°C) and dry on high heat.
Items that can’t be washed (like stuffed animals) can be sealed in a plastic bag for 2 weeks.
Soak combs and hairbrushes in hot water for 10 minutes.
4. Prevent Reinfestation
Avoid sharing combs, hats, or hair accessories.
Teach children not to lean on each other’s hair.
Regularly check hair, especially behind ears and at the nape of the neck.
5. When to Seek Help
If lice persist after 2 rounds of treatment.
If scalp becomes red, sore, or infected.
💡 Extra Tip: Lice can’t jump or fly—they crawl. This means direct head-to-head contact is usually how they spread.
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