Getting Rid of Lice

Many may not have known this, but ancient Egypt did

It was infested with lice and itchy.

For example, Cleopatra was buried with a solid gold louse comb.

other Egyptians shaved the whole body

Try to get rid of parasites. that's the problem we've had for a while

It probably won't be resolved any time soon.

Humans and lice have lived together for about seven million years, since our ancestors separated from chimpanzees.

There are 532 species of lice.

But let's look at the most common types that annoy people.

Head lice. First, it has six legs,

Everyone has a little hook that helps in the end

Climb head to head, grab my hair

It then quickly crawls to your scalp and feeds on your blood several times a day.

As lice become comfortable, they become harder to spot.

For example, adult lice are about the size of a sesame seed.

Baby lice and nymphs are only a fraction of that size.

Lice are also well camouflaged and blend in with the surrounding fur color. It goes without saying that your scalp is the perfect breeding ground.

A female louse can lay up to eight eggs per day.

These eggs only take about a week to hatch.

10 days after birth,

They start laying their own eggs.

Finding more than 20 live lice on a head is rare,

There could be dozens, hundreds of corpses

remain on the scalp. Are you itchy already?

Worse, removing them is a hassle.

A louse can hold her breath for eight hours.

So take a shower and you'll be fine Or go swimming.

It is also notorious for developing resistance to pesticides.

For example, millions of dollars were stolen from the military during World War II.

Number of Europeans using DDT to combat typhus, which is transmitted by lice.

And thanks to overuse of it, lice have developed resistance to the poison.

Its influence can still be seen today.

Many commercial shampoos and lotions use something similar

DDT killing mechanism,

Made lice easier in some places

They also become resistant to these treatments.

But scientists are fighting back.

Over the past decade, experts have developed a new

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Over-the-counter drugs don't work

Like ivermectin lotion, it breaks and numbs lice.

their nervous system.

And of course shave your head like an Egyptian

It's a cheap and sure bet.

But let's face it

Most of us probably can't pull off this look very well.

It is also important to note that head lice are small, wingless insects

that live on the scalp and feed on human blood. They are very common

among school-aged children, but anyone can get them. Head lice are spread

through close contact with an infested person, such as sharing combs, brushes,

hats, or headphones.

If you suspect that you or someone you know has head lice, it's important

to take action right away to prevent the infestation from spreading.

Some common signs of head lice include intense itching, especially

behind the ears and at the nape of the neck, and small,

red bumps on the scalp or neck.

To treat head lice, there are several over-the-counter and prescription

medications available, including shampoos, creams, and lotions.

It's important to follow the instructions carefully and to use

the product as directed. In addition to using medication,

it's important to also comb out the nits (lice eggs) from the hair

with a fine-toothed comb.

To prevent head lice from spreading, it's important to avoid

sharing combs, brushes, hats, or other personal items that

come into contact with the hair. It's also a good idea to wash all

bedding, clothing, and other items that may have come into contact with

the infested person in hot water and dry them on high heat.