How do you understand if you have lice?

Come si fa a capire se si hanno i pidocchi? - HAIRMED

If you suspect you have lice, it is important to know how to identify them quickly to intervene promptly.

Here is our practical guide for easy and fast control ...

The first step is a careful inspection of the scalp. Pay attention to:

  • Intense itching: especially behind the ears and on the neck, but it can also involve other areas such as pubis or body, depending on the type of louse.
  • Tickle: You could perceive as something that moves in the hair.
  • Small white dots (Lendini): glued firmly at the base of the hair, they are the eggs laid by lice.
  • Small gray-marron insects (adult lice): about 3 mm, fast and difficult to catch, move in the hair.

Difference between lice and dandruff

It is essential to distinguish i lice from the dandruff to avoid diagnosis errors. The Lendini I am egg Grease firmly to the hair, while the dandruff it's simple Desquamation of the scalp, which detaches easily. If you find some small white tips That resist washing, most likely it is Lendini.

How to control effectively

  1. Prepare the environment: use a good light source, preferably natural or a strong lamp. For a more accurate vision, you can tilt your head or use a mirror.
  2. Focus on the areas at risk: Behind the ears and on the neck are the most likely points where lice hide.
  3. Find the adult lice: They are small, gray-brown in color, and move quickly in the hair.
  4. Identify the Lendini: they are white or yellowish dots, ovoid in shape, firmly attached to the root of the hair.
  5. Use the combs with tight teeth: passes a comb on damp hair, from root to tips. If there are lice or lendini, they will remain caught in the comb.

When contacting the doctor

If you have doubts or difficulties in identifying lice, do not hesitate to consult your doctor or specialized pharmacist.

Prevention solution

Apply every morning, before leaving the house X3 - instantaneous daily protection detrimental conditioning with essential oils with insect-relevant action.

Effective solution in case of contagion

In the presence of lice, Make the Hoirmed Pidox treatmentX1 - Active spray fluid And X2 - Anti Shampoo lice. Completely non-toxic, without insecticides and without anti-patraxitaries, with Dimethicone, essential oils with a repellent action and Tea Tree Oil, is fast, safe and can be done every time you need!

Remember: timely control can make a difference. Do not let the lice be established longer than you want: act immediately and confidently!

 

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