The best remedies for pediculosis for children and adults

According to the WHO, every third person at least once in his life was exposed to lice infestation. The state of lice is called head lice and like any other disease, it needs treatment. In pharmacies, a wide range of pediculicidal preparations is presented and it is difficult to choose an effective remedy for lice, because it is important not only to get rid of parasites, but also to preserve hair and health.

Classification of funds

Depending on the kind of licehaving chosen a body, pediculosis happens head, by clothes, pubic. Not all drugs are equally effective against different parasites at the same time. For the processing of things, clothes, furniture located in the source of infection in the house, there is a separate category of funds.

Anti-pediculosis drugs are classified based on the active substance, which has a direct effect on lice and nits:

• Insecticides malathion, permethrin, pyrethrin destroy the nervous system of the insect, which leads to paralysis and death. The chemical lice-based anti-lice product does not destroy eggs - nits, therefore their use implies additional processing. The use of insecticides is contraindicated for pregnant women, during lactation, in the presence of skin diseases, for children under 5 years old.
• Means for the treatment of pediculosis, which include oils, dimethicone, are coated with a thin film of lice, thereby blocking the access of oxygen to the respiratory tract, which leads to suffocation and death of the parasite.

Remedies for lice and nits for children and adults are released in the form of:

• aerosol;
• sprays;
• shampoos;
• creams and ointments;
• lotions;
• pills.

At home, different forms of release are used. Each of them is distinguished by its advantages and disadvantages.

On a note!

Before treating pediculosis, in order to avoid allergies, it is necessary to test the selected drug. A small amount of the product is applied to the skin and the skin condition and overall well-being are monitored for 2-3 hours.

Pediculosis Shampoos

Pharmaceutical products in the form of shampoos are easy to use. When buying, pay attention to their functions. Some are used for prevention, others for the destruction of lice and nits.

How to use

The procedure consists of several stages:

• calculate hair well;
• apply shampoo to the head, distributing the foam along the entire length of the strands, pay special attention to the occipital, temporal part;
• cover with polyethylene and withstand the time specified in the instructions;
• rinse the shampoo with plenty of warm water;
• rinse vinegar solutionto break down the sticky substance by which nits are attached to the hair;
• comb out adults, larvae, nits with a comb with frequent teeth;
• wash your hair with the usual detergent.

On a note!

Without combing nits the effectiveness of the procedure will be negligible.In 6-7 days, young larvae will appear from them, which after a few days will become sexually mature individuals and begin to multiply intensively.

Shampoo Rating

To determine what are the best remedies for lice and nits in the form of shampoos, the following review will help:

• Nok - permethrin-based shampoo, recommended for use by children over 2 years old. It is applied to a pre-washed head on wet strands for 30-40 minutes. Processing is carried out in a well-ventilated area.
• Pedilin is a cheap tool, but it is not inferior to foreign analogues in efficiency. The active component is malathion. It has a pronounced unpleasant odor. Evenly distributed throughout the hair, washed off after 10 minutes. According to reviews, for the complete destruction of the lice population, 2-3 treatments are necessary, followed by combing. Contraindicated in children under 2 years of age.
• Higia - A good remedy for pubic and head lice. The composition includes permethrin and auxiliary components. The active substance is not absorbed into the systemic circulation. It is used from the age of five. Economical consumption - for short hair, one bottle is enough for 5-6 treatments. On the head, the product is aged 20 minutes. Repeated procedure is possible no earlier than after 7 days.

  

• Paranit - a Belgian product. Differs in oily fat structure. It does not contain insecticidal substances, the composition is represented by a composition of oils. It is used for medicinal purposes for children from 3 years. Processing time 10 minutes. According to consumer reviews, 60% of people managed to cure lice in one go.
• Veda 2 - An effective and inexpensive remedy for head and pubic parasites. It has a softening effect on the skin. Used for children over the age of 5 years. Processing lasts only 10 minutes. With a strong degree of infection, repeat the procedure after 10 days.
• Tar shampoo or tar soap - excellent natural product from the category folk remedies for lice. The main minus is the characteristic smell of birch tar. Destroys adults, does not have a destructive effect on nits. Strongly dries the skin, helps get rid of dandruff. Can be used as lice prophylaxis.
• Nyx - A cure for lice for children whose age has reached 6 months. It is available in the form of a cream, but since the processing process is identical to the procedure using liquid detergents, it falls into the category of shampoos. The kit includes a professional comb for combing nits. The price of a remedy for pediculosis is quite high and is at least 700 rubles. The drug is made in Germany, it is rare in Russian pharmacies, but in Belarus and Ukraine it is not a problem to buy it.

  

• Nit Free - a high-quality and safe shampoo made from natural ingredients, including mint oil. Suitable not only for bullying parasites, but also for daily use. It foams poorly due to its saturated oily composition. With the correct technique for combing nits, it will relieve annoying parasites in one procedure. It is applied for treatment of pediculosis in pregnant womenyear old children. According to the manufacturers, the Neat Free product line is used by specialized lice-producing clinics.
• Sumitrin is a shampoo based on the potent substance of phenotrin. Head treatment is carried out in rubber gloves. The duration of the session does not exceed 10 minutes. Contraindications: children under 2 years of age, pregnancy, lactation, dermatological diseases. Rash or itching may appear as side effects. If necessary, a second procedure is carried out after 24 hours.

Sprays and aerosols against lice and nits

Preparations for lice in the form of sprays are no less popular than shampoos.The processing process is quite simple: the product is sprayed onto the hair, holds for a certain period of time specified in the instructions, then the nits are washed off, adult insects are mechanically combed out.

Important!

Sprays and aerosols from lice and nits can not be used for people suffering from bronchial asthma.

Effective remedies:

• Couple plus - the drug of French manufacturers is effective against all types of lice; head, clothes, ploshchits. The composition includes 2 insecticidal components and a synergist that enhances their effect. It is an oily substance with a barely perceptible aroma. The spray is sprayed onto dry hair for 10 minutes, after which it is washed off with any washing shampoo. You can not use the product for a child who is under 2.5 years old.

  

• Avalanche - spray for the treatment of head lice is made in Ukraine. In composition essential oils for lice. The kit includes a comb for combing lice and nits, a hat. Due to its economical consumption, one bottle is enough for processing a family of 4 people. The product is safe, does not contain toxic compounds. The only contraindication is children's age up to 2 years.
  Spray spray on dry hair. Then cover them with a hat and maintain the exposure for 30 minutes. After treatment, it is recommended to wash your hair with shampoo from the same series. It promotes wound healing, moisturizes the skin, and facilitates combing nits.
• Pediculen Ultra - spray for the destruction of pubic, head lice and nits. The composition is represented by anise oil, alcohol, additives. Dry hair is abundantly moisturized with the product, with massage movements the product is rubbed into the skin, after 30 minutes it is washed off.
  The kit includes a comb, the special design of which allows you to easily comb out the nits without causing damage to the skin. For short hair, the bottle is enough for 20 treatments. It is contraindicated in children under 5 years old, people with individual intolerance to the components of the spray, as well as pregnant and lactating women.
• Here - an aerosol based on dimethicone, which blocks the flow of air into the respiratory system of lice, thereby destroying parasites. The drug, although not toxic, however, the minimum age threshold for its use is 3 years.

  

• Paranit is a similar remedy. A comb for combing is attached to the aerosol. The processing time is 15 minutes. Consumers complain of too oily consistency, which is why the drug is difficult to wash off.

Overview of lotions and fluids for the treatment of pediculosis

All that is not sprayed and foamed, manufacturers call either lotion, or concentrate, or simply a means:

• Paranit Sensitive - One of the few drugs that is used to treat head lice in children from 1 year old, during pregnancy and lactation. The liquid is applied to the hair until it is completely moisturized, rubbed into the skin and left for 8 hours. The product does not leave greasy stains, does not stain things that it comes into contact with. It is most convenient to do the procedure before bedtime. There is no need to cover the head with a cap. After the specified time, the hair must be washed with shampoo, and then comb out insects and nits. The only drawback of pediculosis remedy for children is its high price.

  

• Medilis Bio - lotion with a clove aroma. The composition includes clove oil, alcohol, auxiliary components. Destroys lice at all stages of development. Apply to dry locks for 10 minutes. Then it is washed off and rinsed with vinegar. Combing nits is mandatory.
• Full marx - an oily liquid that has a choking effect on parasites. It has an unobtrusive smell. The bottle is enough for 3 treatments. Leaves stains. The duration of the procedure is 10 minutes, after which the nits are removed using the comb, which comes with the kit. Re-processing is carried out after 7 days.
• Medifox - permethrin-based pediculicidal agent is presented in the form of an emulsion. Designed to destroy head and pubic lice. According to the instructions, the insecticidal liquid is diluted with water. The working solution is kept on the hair for 20 minutes.

  

• Handicap Plus - a budget drug, which includes permethrin 1.5%. The death of lice occurs 10 minutes after application. Helps to forget about dandruff, foams well.
• Nittifor - the drug is available in the form of, solution, ointment. It is intended for the treatment of head, pubic lice. Differs in yellow color and the expressed steady smell. The duration of the cream treatment is only 10 minutes, when using the solution, the procedure lasts 40 minutes.
• Means D 95 against lice and nits - oily emulsion based on dimethicones. The drug without a pronounced odor, recommended for use from 3 years.
• Benzyl benzoate - a remedy for pediculosis and scabies. Available in the form of an emulsion and ointment.

How much are the drugs for the treatment of pediculosis

The price of each remedy for lice and nits is clearly displayed in the table:

Lice pills

Pediculicidal agents are not used if there are skin diseases, scratches, scratches. In such cases, pills for lice can help. They are also used when other forms of treatment have not brought the desired results. Total destruction of parasites occurs after 15 days, after the first dose.

Contraindications for taking tablet preparations for lice:

• pregnancy, lactation;
• gastrointestinal tract diseases in acute form;
• heart failure;
• diseases of the excretory system.

Important!

Treatment of pediculosis with pills is carried out under the supervision of a doctor.

Reviews on pediculicidal drugs

Reviews about the remedies for lice and nits are very different. With strict adherence to the instructions, both cheap and expensive drugs give good results. The result also depends on the thoroughness of combing nits.

When a nurse at school handed a note that a child has lice, was in some confusion. Over my 30 years, I have never encountered these parasites. The situation was aggravated by the fact that there is still a small daughter, she is only 1.5 years old, and it is very difficult to choose a medicine for this age. For the son bought Hygia. It was possible to get lice out the first time, maybe they have not yet managed to breed properly. And the daughter decided to shave her hair. Hair grows back quickly, but did not begin to torment her with procedures.

Victoria, Voronezh

Poisoning lice with the drug Medilis bio. Somehow, it was a pity to spend a lot of money on some parasites, all the more so that no matter what you put on your head, but combing remains the determining factor in the victory over insects. Although the tool is cheap, but get rid of lice succeeded after the first treatment.

Olga, Kostroma

Noticing that the son often scratches his head, she decided to examine him with a magnifying glass. To my horror, I saw insects crawling in my hair. To fight parasites bought Pedilin. I didn’t like the smell, it lasts a very long time. To remove lice from a child, it took 3 treatments.

Lyudmila, Volgograd

My daughter has very long hair and when the teacher reported that lice were found in the group, including my child, it was a pity to trim such beauty. I read the reviews and decided to try Paranit Sensitive. The hair was treated at night, and in the morning a couple of hours were spent combing it out. How many did not examine with a magnifying glass, more than a single insect in the head of her daughter did not find.

Yaroslav, Podolsk

When faced with the problem of pediculosis on her own head, she began to study folk remedies. I really did not want to poison the already weak and dry hair with chemistry. Methods with kerosene and Dichlorvos threw back immediately. Of all the credible, vinegar and hellebore water. The latter refers to toxic substances, and I was afraid to use it. I prepared an acetic solution, as it was written in the recipe, applied it to my hair and wrapped it in polyethylene. Withstood the execution for a maximum of 3 minutes. Inhaling vinegar aroma is simply impossible! After studying the reviews, I trudged into the pharmacy and bought Paranit. I gave 450 rubles and after the first procedure I did not find any lice in my head. For my dry hair, the remedy was perfect.

Katya, Penza