Can lice appear from nerves?

Stress, depression and intense feelings have negative consequences. And this is not only weight loss and visual impairment. Frequent nervous shocks lead to a weakening of the immune system, which violates the protective functions of the body. The active development of bacteria and viruses, which the immune system cannot suppress, contributes to the development of various diseases. There is even a statement that negative emotions are the cause of head lice. Can lice appear on a nervous basis, this article will tell.

Myth or reality

So in reality, lice from nerves - myth or reality, are of interest to many people. After all, quite often a nervous person experiencing stress is tormented by an intolerable and prolonged itching.

The opinion that lice appear from nerves has existed since the time of our grandmothers. You can hear a similar theory today. Someone completely denies it, but there are people who are sure of its correctness. There are several versions of this nature:

• Head lice are present constantly in humans, while in hibernation. They are activated when a person is very nervous.
• In stressful situations, the human body emits a special sweat, the smell of which is very attractive lice. Staying on the human body, they feed on his blood, the result of which becomes an unbearable itch.
• Pediculosis can be transmitted at the genetic level - lice appear in humans from birth, but they come to the surface after severe nervous shocks.
• Negative disturbing emotions becomes the cause of the formation of elastic painful tubercles, which are the habitat of parasites. The emergence of insects contribute to a state of prolonged depression and nervous fatigue.
• Nervous lice appear like cancer cells. During intense excitement, they develop rapidly, turning into insects.

These assumptions are not scientifically substantiated, since for the full existence of parasites, it is necessary to regularly feed on human blood. Therefore, pediculosis on a nervous basis is nothing but a fiction of people. Surprising is the fact that quite educated residents of the metropolis claim this.

On a note!

Lice eggs do not live in the human body. Insects also are not transmitted from animals and do not start from dirt. And intolerable itching is nothing more than the development of a skin disease. Psoriasis, dermatitis - diseases that can cause a similar sensation of itching. However, they have nothing to do with the bloodsuckers.

Infection pathways

However, lice cannot appear on their own. The main causes of human infection with pediculosis are:

• physical contact with a parasite carrier - during a game, struggle, close intercourse, kiss or sexual contact, because insects simply cannot jump and fly;
• exchange of things that are a source of infection louse and head parasite;
• the use of other people's combs, hairpins and other hair care items, as well as hats;
• visiting public places with low sanitary standards;
• swimming in stagnant water can cause pubic lice - louse is quite resistant to hypoxia, therefore, it can exist in water for two days.

It should be borne in mind that during a nervous disorder a person really changes the composition and smell of sweat. It is he who attracts parasites. A person who is in a calm state is less attractive to bloodsuckers.

Nervous in a child can also not be lice. Despite the fact that children become infected with pediculosis much more often than adults. Children's team, different families and their social level are the main causes of the spread of the disease. Also lice in a child appear due to the fact that children very often change their hats and combs, without attaching special importance to this.

Treatment

Lice themselves also can’t disappear, but pests breed fast enough. Therefore, you must start immediately pediculosis treatment. The process of removing lice is quite troublesome. In the old days used kerosene for lice control. They treated the head of an infected person, after which they wrapped it in a bag for a while. Such a "bath" was fatal to parasites. The hair was washed with detergent and combed out with a special comb.

Today there are many remedies for licecontaining poisonous to insects components. For humans, they are practically harmless.

Shampoos

Especially in demand among consumers pediculicidal shampoos. The product is applied to the hairline with massage movements. After 3-5 minutes, the hair is washed with running water using daily shampoo. Then comb out parasites using a special comb with thin and frequent teeth. However, it is not always possible to achieve a full effect after the first treatment. Among lice shampoos, the following are distinguished by effectiveness:

• Veda;
• Higia;
• Avalanche;
• Paranit;
• Nyx.

Sprays

More effective in controlling parasites sprays. One of these is Couple plus. The composition of the aerosol agent includes permethrin - a toxic substance that is harmful to insects. The spray is sprayed along the entire length of the hair, and left on the head for 10 minutes. After that, the product is washed off with water using ordinary shampoo. Getting rid of dead insects will help lice comb. The following formulations also apply:

• Here;
• LiceGuard.

Folk remedies

Many people fight pediculosis with folk remedies. An example of this is rubbing cranberry or mint juice into the scalp.

Wormwood has excellent repelling properties. A decoction is prepared from it (for 1 liter of water 1 tbsp. L. Grass), which is washed with a head. Triple cologne has similar properties. It is applied to the scalp and scalp, and then covered with a film. This "mask" is kept for no more than an hour, after which the hair is thoroughly washed and combed out dead lice and nits.

Dust soap - Another popular remedy for lice, which people have been using for many years. However, finding it on sale is not always easy.

Popular remedies such as:

• vinegar;
• tar soap;
• hydrogen peroxide;
• hair fixation spray ;
• Dichlorvos;
• essential oils.

Lice from stress is just a myth. Parasites are not nervous, they can only start when in contact with an infected person. The independent disappearance of pests is also impossible - they will not disappear if a person already infected with pediculosis restricts communication with other people. Only real, timely action will help eradicate pests.

But in order to prevent the occurrence of pests, it is necessary to observe the rules of hygiene, use only your own hairbrushes, hats and things. Experts also recommend braiding long hair in crowded places and avoiding accidental sexual intercourse.