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Head lice belong to the category of parasites
as they depend on other beings for their
food, and it is a commonly occurring one
in most of the mammals. It habitually breeds
under moist, warmth and protection medium.
The size of an adult louse will be the size
of a sesame seed. The parasite has six tiny
legs that help them for their grip and quick
locomotion. The multiply quickly and it's
difficult to eradicate them completely from
the medium. Moreover, it can transfer from
one host to the other swiftly. It sucks
blood from the head and also forms scratches
between the hairs. It makes the hair medium
itchy when becomes damp as they will be
active during that condition. Head lice
treatment
is not a serious medical issue, but it is
concerned on the toxic product used for
its treatment and possibly such product
can cause serious health problems. Use of
non-toxic anti-parasitic products can ensure
its termination and retained health of the
hair medium. Neem oil one such anti-parasitic
oil has the capacity to control lice completely
along with its nymph by the strong odor.
Application of neem oil over the infested
medium of lice makes the surface smooth
and removes all itchy scratches. Neem
oil also in combination with tea tree
oil can give better results.
Directions to use Neem oil for Head lice
treatment:
- Clean the head with warm water and wipe
off clearly using a towel.
- Then drench the head with pure neem
oil either fully or partially with some
other tea tree oil like olive oil, citronella
oil, etc. in certain proportion. Olive
oil can choke the parasites effectively.
- After applying massage
the hair spreading the oil equally in
all directions and into the scalp where
the infestation of the lice will be severe.
- Later rinse the hair with any natural
shampoo thoroughly and wash off with hot
water slowly until the oil along with
shampoo is removed.
- Leave some oil in hair
for the oil to react with lice left over.
- Comb the hair to remove the dead lice
if any.
- Practice it once in a week to see better
and quick results.
Since Neem oil has a strong odor it will
be allergic to some people so in such case
Neem shampoo can be used in the treatment
of lice.
Author: Adam Teaser - neem
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