Head Lice Flashcards
1
Q
What is Head Lice
A
- live lice detected by fine-tooth combing
- Nits lice eggs stuck in hair
- itchy scalp
2
Q
What are the 2 products over the counter used for head lice
A
- Dimeticone (Hedrin)
— traps and suffocates lice - Permethrin (Lyclear)/ Malathion (Derbac)
— insecticide
2 applications 7 days apart to treat lice
3
Q
What are the 2 types of formulations you can have
A
- Alcoholic preparations (more effective)
— avoid in asthma and eczema - Lotions/Liquids for 8 to 12 hours over night
— avoid shampoo, it is diluted too much to be effective
4
Q
Head Lice advice
A
- do not use insecticides for preventions (as it accelerates resistance)
- treat all affected at the the same time
- combing regularly to see if treatment is working
5
Q
Wet combing Method (Advice)
A
- wash hair with shampoo and conditioner
- use a 0.2 to 0.3 mm comb
- every 4 days for at least 2 weeks until no lice are found