Of course, today the problem of pediculosis is not worthas sharp as a hundred years ago, but it sometimes appears. To get rid of parasites in our days is not difficult, there are many effective drugs. You can use a simple folk remedy. For example, vinegar for lice and nits will help (the recipe will be given below). Applying this method, you must be careful to follow all instructions in order not to harm.
Pediculosis. Symptoms
A disease like pediculosis is caused bythe presence of parasites - lice. Since it is not difficult to remove lice with vinegar, we will tell about it in more detail. But first, let's figure out how to determine that you have pediculosis.
During the bite, bloodsucking exudes caustica substance that causes unbearable itching, the scalp just "explodes" from discomfort. The second sign of pediculosis is the presence of eggs (nits) - they resemble flakes of dandruff, but the structure is more sticky, sticky, large. Attached over the entire length of the hair. If the form of pediculosis is already running, then allergic reactions may occur, inflammation, ulcers, scratched wounds, bluish traces of lice bites may occur.
Lice are blood-sucking small insects.Very often they are confused with fleas, but the latter are parasitic only on animals, they are not transmitted to humans under any conditions, even on close contact: they do not live on human skin.
Nits - insect eggs, ripen very quickly, eventually turning into full-fledged bloodsucking. They are attached to the hair with the help of a sticky substance released by parasites.
Rendered effect
The basis of table vinegar essence isacid. Receive it by a synthetic method, processing wood or methane. The resulting substance has a specific smell and low evaporation temperature. Vinegar, which is used in cooking, is produced by diluting strong essence with distilled water. The percentage of acid is reduced at the same time, but the smell remains as sharp, acrid. This allows you to remove parasites, so many people use vinegar for lice and nits. The recipe, the reviews of which confirm the positive effect, is quite simple, but more on that later. How does vinegar affect lice? The substance evaporates very quickly, a pungent smell leads to breathing problems in parasites. Within a few hours the insects die. Adults feel normally without oxygen for 3 hours, then collapse occurs. To achieve the best effect, it is recommended to wet the hair with a solution with a polyethylene cap. But do not use concentrated funds. The reaction to the pure essence is different - it turns out to be a burn! So this method of treatment can be dangerous for the person himself. Does vinegar help get rid of nits? The elastic wall of the egg does not dissolve in vinegar, but the sticky substance that attaches the eggs to the hair is exposed to acid. After treating the hair, nits can be easily combed out with a comb.
Which vinegar to choose?
On sale vinegar is different. Which is better to choose to combat head lice?
- Dining room
- Rice.
- Apple.
- Malt.
- Grape.
- Alcoholic.
- Reed.
If you examine the reviews of those who have already conducted thisprocedure, we can conclude that any vinegar has a detrimental effect on blood-sucking. Some argue that grapes contain substances that also strengthen the hair. Controversial opinion. Do not get carried away by this method: the acid has the ability to destroy to some extent the keratinized epithelium particles. The benefits for the hair itself is extremely small.
If you decide to use vinegar for lice and nits,recipe composition will be useful to you. Pay special attention to concentration. The optimal solution is 9% acid; this is the standard of vinegar, and liquid is already being prepared from it.
How to get rid of lice with vinegar? Rules of effective procedure
Treatment of pediculosis with vinegar involves several steps that add up to the following algorithm:
- Comb dry, clean hair.Moisten them thoroughly with a prepared solution of vinegar. The best way is to moisten the towel in liquid and wipe the hair so that the scalp is affected as little as possible. The solution should be evenly distributed. To prevent fumes from corroding eyes, you can use safety glasses.
- After that, you need to wrap your head with a plastic bag or wear a rubber cap. So the solution evaporates more slowly and better penetrates the hair.
- Keep the package need half an hour, then takecomb for combing lice and carefully comb your hair. Do not miss a single site, otherwise the remaining eggs in 3-5 days will give a new colony of lice. Pay special attention to the temples, the area behind the ears, the back of the head.
You need to brush your hair over a bathroom or a sheet,otherwise insects may get on bedding or clothing. After the procedure, the hair should be thoroughly rinsed with shampoo to get rid of the smell of vinegar.
Reviews of those who have already tried the method containinformation that vinegar can be used not only in its pure form, but also as part of other mixtures, which make it possible to get rid of parasites even faster (with mustard, honey, mayonnaise and egg).
Vinegar for lice and nits: a recipe, proportions
Now let us write in more detail the very scheme of preparing a solution for treatment. You can only use vinegar, and you can combine it with other substances.
So, use vinegar for lice and nits.The recipe tells us that it is best to achieve a solution concentration of 4-5% that is harmless to humans. If you took table vinegar, dilute it in a 1: 1 ratio with filtered water. Apply the solution you need according to the algorithm described above. Keep on head for 30 to 45 minutes. Shampoo thoroughly. After the hair has dried, start combing with a frequent comb.
Many are interested in whether it can be used in the fightwith parasites essence (vinegar 70%)? We gave you a recipe for lice and nits, where we clearly indicated that the concentration of vinegar should not exceed 4-5%. If essence is used, it should be diluted with water at a ratio of 1:16. Next, the procedure is carried out according to the above method.
A course of treatment
Well, how many procedures must be performed,using vinegar? From lice and nits (recipe above) can not get rid of at once. With all the thoroughness of combing, some eggs can sometimes still remain on the strands. Therefore, after three or four days, the procedure must be repeated. The algorithm is the same. Now the insects that hatched during these days will surely die, and they will not have time to lay the new eggs yet. Inspect hair regularly for nits. If you find even a few, repeat the treatment again. So until the complete destruction of the signs of pediculosis. Usually, even in the most neglected cases, 3-4 procedures are enough.
Contraindications to the use of vinegar
How to get rid of lice with vinegar is now clear, but before you begin the procedure, you need to familiarize yourself with the contraindications. Can everyone use this method?
This way is not suitable for people who suffer:
- Bronchial asthma.
- Individual intolerance of strong odors.
- Pulmonary insufficiency.
- Skin problems of the scalp.
For everyone else, the only side effect may be a slight dizziness from the smell of vinegar. In this case, you need to go to the fresh air for half an hour.
Alternative recipes
We already know how to remove head lice with vinegar, andAre there any alternative methods of dealing with these blood-sucking parasites? Since ancient times, people use kerosene. Its effect is similar to that of vinegar. It affects kerosene only on adults, leads to their suffocation and poisoning. Nits, like vinegar, have little effect. It is worth noting that kerosene has a lot more side effects, and you need to keep it for several hours, so there is a risk of getting a chemical burn, flaking of the skin and even hair loss. It is especially dangerous for children who have not yet formed fully protective reactions. So before using this or that method, it is better to consult with your doctor.
