Myths about lice, is there any real ones?
The children are already in the schools, the return to school has been completed and with it many other things have returned, such as the duties or the feared ones lice. These small beings become a real headache in the homes of many families. Its itching and its rapid expansion between the hair of the members of a house explain this fear.
But among all the sea of things that are told about lice, truths and myths are found. Not everything that is said about them is true and many families find themselves following indications that are not real. Therefore, since Stop Lice They have compiled a series of subjects that are said about these very small beings.
What is said about lice
In groups of fathers and mothers, in meetings of friends or in the playground itself. In all these places surely the topic of conversation has dealt with lice and has brought to light some of these points:
Lice like dirty hair
False myth Lice like both clean and dirty hair, in fact they even prefer a careful hair because it allows them a better mobility.
Fatty hair has less lice
My real one Lice tend to settle for hair without or with little fat, as they do not like oil substances in their habitat. In some cases different types of oil are used as a preventive method for this problem.
Washing the hair a lot makes the lice disappear
False myth Lice resist water. A clear example is that many infections among the smallest occur in swimming pools or in spaces where there is water.
Vinegar kills lice
False myth It is true that vinegar can be used as an adjunct to treatment with pediculicides, but it should never be substituted. This product makes it easier for the nits to peel off the scalp. It is recommended to use it infrequently since it gives off a strong odor that creates rejection in children.
Only children have lice
False myth The contagion appears in all ages, lice can also affect adults and the elderly, so parents of children with lice should also take measures to avoid infection. While it is true that children suffer more this type of infestation in the school environment, but this is due to the fact that it is more common to have contact with other classmates when sharing desks
Lice only live in the head
False myth Lice can live up to hours out of the head, for this reason you must be very careful with: combs to share, sheets and pillows, hats and scarves if it is winter, etc. For this reason it is advisable to wash clothes and other hair utensils at more than 50 degrees, as they will not withstand those temperatures.
Nits also get infected
False myth The only thing that gets infected are the lice because the nits can not move and therefore can not consummate a contagion. If you notice nits is because there has been a previous infection.
Lice jump from head to head
False myth The lice do not jump or fly, their contagion is due to the proximity of the heads of people. They can also be transmitted through hats, helmets, or house clothes if there has been direct contact with the hair.
Girls have lice more often than children
True myth. Girls most often present head lice, possibly due to the greater physical contact that occurs between them when playing.
Animals can transport lice
False myth, lice that infect humans do not live in pets or other animals.
Chemical pediculicides create resistances
True myth. Some pediculicidal products with chemical agents can generate resistances, for that reason it is recommended to use these articles together with others so that the problem can be eliminated and that it ensures its effectiveness.
Damián Montero
