Lice comb

Pediculosis is a rather unpleasant disease. Even the most neat, tidy person can “pick up” lice in hotels, trains, the pool and other public places. There are a lot of means to combat parasites and, probably, the one who was infected with lice tried to remove them on their own. Most likely, such an attempt did not end in success and particular success, because nits (lice eggs) are too small and firmly glued to the hair with a special sticky secret. You can effectively fight against bloodsuckers with the help of a popular remedy - a comb from lice.

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Why do I need to buy a special comb from lice?

Conventional combs for this procedure and the fight against nits are not suitable, since their teeth are too far from each other, and not only nits can slip between them, but even adult, well-fed, blood-sucked lice. Fortunately, to date, comb out parasites from the hair using a comb for lice.

Special ridges have a rigid structure. Their teeth do not diverge, and most importantly, they do not pass parasites. Electric combs are also available for sale, which can kill bloodsuckers by electric discharge.

Such a specialized comb requires a special approach to use and some knowledge that will help make it really effective.

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How to use a comb against lice?

Lice attach their eggs to their hair - nits, which are coated with a special shell, and if you find lice eggs on your head, then someone has laid them here, because they cannot be transmitted from person to person. Each adult is capable of laying 8-10 eggs. This is quite a lot, and if you simply comb out your hair, the effect will be small, since lice will lay their eggs faster and faster, and this process will be endless.

Important! Immersing hair for a long time under water does not kill lice. Studies have shown that parasites can be under water for several hours, and even chlorinated water in the pool is not effective in controlling lice. Therefore, use special shampoos for shampooing, which are sold at the pharmacy without a prescription or prescription shampoos against pediculosis.

General rules for controlling lice

First of all, before using a special comb, destroy adults. For this purpose, you can use both folk remedies (for example, kerosene, a weak solution of vinegar), and insecticides. Since combing your hair with a comb is a long process, simply combing out the nits will not work without destroying them with special tools.

You need to comb out lice in the same way as the nits themselves, and special attention should be paid to the scalp, because the roots of the hair contain the majority of bloodsuckers.

Important! If you comb the hair from the base, then remove a much larger amount of lice than with a superficial combing.

Only after adult lice have been removed from the head can all your efforts be focused on combing nits. For this procedure, use special comb against lice.

Types of combs from lice

Today, such combs are manufactured and sold by several manufacturers. The most famous brands of ridges are:

• AntiV.
• LiceGuard.
• RobiComb

Of these, the first two are combs for simple mechanical removal of lice and nits, and the last, and its more advanced model, a comb from RobiComb Pro lice, have a mechanism for the electrical destruction of parasites that hit the teeth.

Technology for combing parasites

To use the comb correctly, follow these guidelines:

1. Since the combing process is long enough, the patient should be in a comfortable position.
2. For the combing procedure, select a place with sufficient natural and artificial lighting.
3. Place a towel on the patient’s shoulders so that hair or nits do not fall to the floor.
4. Next to the person being treated, place a small pot of boiling water and take an old toothbrush
5. Take a thin strand of hair and go over it with a comb for lice. Dip the remaining nits and adults in boiling water.
6. Without removing the comb from the water, clean it with a toothbrush.
7. Swipe the comb over a new strand of hair and clean the comb again in the same way.
8. Perform the procedure until you comb through each lock of the head.
9. Repeat comb comb twice a day.
10. After you have cleaned the nits, be sure to rinse your hair again using an anti-pediculose shampoo to ensure complete elimination of lice.
11. After processing the hair, be sure to wash all the accessories that you used to use them in the future. The lice comb should be treated in one of the following ways:
    • Heat the water to 54 ° C and lower the comb for 5-10 minutes.
    • Mix 2 cups boiling water and 1 cup ammonia. Soak the comb in the solution for 15 minutes, and then brush it with an old toothbrush.

Important! To make nits easier to remove from the hair, treat the hair with vinegar as follows:

• Wet your hair with warm water.
• Pour vinegar onto your head. The strands should be completely covered with the product, and then wash your hair with warm water.

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Which comb to choose?

According to numerous reviews, the most effective against nits is considered an electric comb against RobiComb lice. However, it is mainly used for treating hair roots and destroying adults. Since the comb has a small height of the canvas, it is quite difficult to use it to comb lice and nits from long and thick hair.

The product description says that an electric comb from RobiComb lice kills any parasite in 30 minutes. However, the effect of electric current on lice and nits did not pass the test and we cannot give an unambiguous confirmation of effectiveness, because the current acts either instantly or not at all.

The AntiV and LiceGuard combs are almost identical and it is difficult to give preference to one of them, since their effectiveness is absolutely similar. Their teeth are long enough, which allows combing out even the thickest locks of hair. If it becomes a question of choice, then the LiceGuard comb for lice in the price option is preferable.

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Benefits of Lice Combs

1. Efficiency due to the following advantages:
   • Optimal spacing between teeth. Nits have an oval shape and sizes from 0.4 mm in length, 0.2-0.3 mm in width. The distance between the teeth of the comb is 0.09 mm. This is smaller than the smallest size of nits, so this tool effectively removes parasites from the hairline.
   • Sufficient tooth length. Long teeth increase the working surface of the comb, thereby allowing you to remove more nits in fewer movements.
   • The teeth have a microscopic notch. Due to the fact that a special spiral-shaped notch with cutting edges is applied to the teeth, the shell of the nits is damaged during their removal and makes them not viable.
2. Absolute safety and harmlessness. Hair is not exposed to chemicals and poisoning with toxic drugs.The tips of the teeth have microscopic curves, which prevents injury to the scalp during combing, and the steel used to make the comb has an optimal ratio of flexibility and rigidity. Thus, using a comb against lice, you prevent hair damage when combing.
3. Suitable for all, without exception. You can use a special comb for almost everyone: from 0 years old to any age, even during pregnancy and during lactation.
4. There are no contraindications for the use of the comb when taking any other drugs and in the presence of allergies.
5. The negative consequences of using a comb against lice are completely eliminated.
6. This method is suitable for the treatment of head lice at home.
7. Reliability. The comb can be used repeatedly and quite a long time. The quality of steel used to make the comb is such that the product can come into contact with various chemical things without harm to humans and the comb itself.
8. The only harmless alternative to parasite chemicals. If the patient is a small child or an allergic person, then the comb against lice is the only absolutely harmless remedy against parasites. In addition, after the bites of bloodsuckers there are wounds, and the chemistry that gets into them quickly penetrates inside and, not only spoils the hairline or scalp, but also intensifies the itching.
9. The convenience of use. Due to the presence of special strips to prevent slipping from the hands, the comb is convenient to use in the treatment of head lice at home and even when combing and treating wet hair.
10. Ideal for prevention.

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What else do you need to know about pest control?

All of the above information will certainly help you decide which comb from lice will be best for you. But there are a few more nuances that you need to know about when fighting parasites.

Tip number 1

No matter how you try to avoid pediculicidal shampoos, but with these drugs, a comb from nits works much more efficiently. After washing the hair with a special shampoo, the hairline becomes softer and cleaner, and the comb is much easier and easier to slide on them. Adult lice will quickly die from shampoos, and after that they will only have to comb out the hair.

Important! After even a single use of shampoo, adult lice will not appear.

Council number 2

No matter how high-quality and effective the comb of lice is, it does not guarantee a complete 100% disposal of nits, because nits are so small in comparison with the thickness of the hair that some of them will necessarily slip through.

In order to loosen the attachment of nits to the hair, use special folk remedies, in particular:

• Cranberry juice.
• Hellebore water.
• Vinegar.

Important! The natural acids found in these products help corrode the secret, with the help of which the egg is attached to the hair, which means that the nits will come off more easily when combed out with a comb. Dampen the hair with the above products about 30 minutes before combing.

Council number 3

In one procedure, a comb against lice can not save you from all parasites. Individual lice or nits will remain on the head, and after a few days, young lice will emerge from the surviving nits, so comb out the hair with a special comb for at least 4, and preferably 10 times.

Tip number 4

If there is a child in the house, then it is necessary to purchase a special comb, because when visiting a kindergarten or school, summer camp or camping, the child may become infected with head lice, and it is not advisable to use chemistry and experiment on the hair of the child.

Tip number 5

Comb over a bathtub or spread out sheet so that no parasite can slip away or accidentally fall to the floor, to bed or to upholstered furniture.

Tip number 6

Take care of the safety of the person who will process your hair. He needs to undress to the waist so that the removed parasites do not get on clothes. Hair must be hidden under a headscarf or tied.

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Pediculosis is currently being successfully treated. It is only necessary to choose an effective remedy by consulting a doctor. Dead lice and nits can be easily removed using special ridges. If you adhere to the future prophylaxis and the rules of personal hygiene, and in the house you conduct a dense inspection, then pediculosis will be defeated forever.