It is unlikely that there will be at least one person who is not familiar with such a disease as pediculosis. And although it is very unpleasant, it occurs quite often, especially when it comes to children. Children are the main carriers of the disease, but adults are not immune from infection, regardless of their social status.
Both a dermatologist and a pediatrician can diagnose pediculosis and prescribe treatment. The therapy includes the treatment of the hairline with a special tool. Pharmacy chains provide them in abundance - these are shampoos, lotions and sprays from lice and nits. This article will tell you which of the drugs for the treatment of head lice are the most effective, what they contain and how to use them.
What is head lice?
Pediculosis disease is caused by parasites - lice. These are very small insects without wings, they breed on the hairy parts of the body and feed on human blood. There are several types of these parasites, and they live on different parts of the body.
The most common type of disease ishead pediculosis. Most often, insects live on the scalp, but with a large accumulation they can move to the eyebrows, mustache and beard. The paws of insects are designed in such a way that they can easily move only through the hair, which is why they are not found on other parts of the body.
The life expectancy of an adult parasite is just over a month. Every day throughout her life, the female lays several eggs - nits, she attaches them to the hair shaft with a special adhesive. If you do not start treatment, larvae appear from the nits after 5-7 days, which immediately start eating human blood. When the third molt is behind, the insects are considered adults.
There is an erroneous opinion that lice appear only in a dirty environment, but very often pediculosis is diagnosed in prosperous and clean families. Head lice can be contracted through close contact, as lice are very bouncy and can jump from person to person. Also, infection occurs through personal items - a comb or towel. Pediculosis is treated in one day, since there are special preparations for this. You can prevent the development of the disease with the help of preventive measures - this is a systematic treatment of the hairline.
Drugs for the treatment of head lice
The choice of means for removing lice is very diverse. It includes folk remedies - acetic water, hairspray and so on. But most people prefer to use pharmaceutical preparations, which in a short periodtime helps to get rid of parasites.
Among anti-pediculosis products, lice and nit sprays are the most popular. They are very convenient to use. Consider the most popular of them:
- "Pediculen Ultra"
- "Paranit".
- "Pair Plus".
Pediculen Ultra
Is a series of products designed for the treatment of head lice. These drugs are produced in Russia, they can be purchased at the city pharmacy. The series consists of shampoo, lotion, spray, comb and magnifying glass. This is a disinfectant, its effect is aimed at the destruction of parasites, their eggs and larvae.
Pediculen Ultra includes:
- anise oil;
- demineralized water;
- capric acid;
- isopropyl alcohol.
It is anise oil that is the main active ingredient of the product. Its aroma not only repels parasites, but also has a nerve-paralytic property. The substances included in the preparation penetrate through the chitinous cover of the insect and paralyze its respiratory tract. Thanks to this action, this spray has become very popular for the prevention of pediculosis in children. It can be used by adults and children from 5 years of age. Available in 150ml spray bottles.
Pediculen Ultra Spray is very easy to use. Before use, the hair should be combed very well and divided into strands. Moisten each strand with plenty of water and spray on them with a spray. processed hairmassage with your hands, when a thick white foam appears, you can cover your head with a plastic cap and leave for 10 minutes. After this time, rinse the spray under running warm running water, then wash your hair with shampoo. When the product is washed off, you need to use the fine comb that is included in the package. All dead parasites and their eggs must be combed out very carefully.
Contraindications
Means is contraindicated:
- children under 5;
- pregnant and lactating women;
- patients suffering from skin diseases in the hairline;
- patients with individual intolerance.
Usually the drug is tolerated without complications, only in rare cases the following side effects may occur:
- redness of the skin at the site of application;
- itching and burning;
- rash.
If these symptoms occur, this drug should be discontinued.
Spray from lice and nits "Paranit"
The line of funds from pediculosis "Paranit" was released by the Belgian company "Omega Pharma". The company has established itself as a manufacturer of drugs that do not contain substances that cause negative effects. Funding line includes:
- shampoo;
- spray;
- lotion;
- repellant.
Spray "Paranit" neutralizes and destroys parasites, their larvae and eggs after the first use. It is available in 100 ml bottles,Equipped with a nozzle - spray, which makes it very convenient to use. The kit includes a comb that helps to remove all dead parasites after processing.
The composition of the spray "Paranit" includes:
- dimethicone;
- mineral oil isopar.
The drug is a liquid oily substance that has no aroma and color, only sometimes a yellowish tint is allowed.
Instructions for use
The tool has passed all the clinical studies that have proven its effectiveness. Instructions for the spray "Paranit" from lice and nits inform consumers about the correct use of the drug:
- Hair should be divided into strands and combed with the special comb included in the kit.
- After each combing, wipe the comb with a white cloth. Such actions will help to quickly detect live insects and their eggs.
- When each strand is thoroughly combed, spray the hair from the roots to the tips. During processing, the bottle should be held 10 cm from the head.
- Then, with light massage movements, distribute the product over the entire length of the hair and scalp.
- Keep the solution on your head for 10-15 minutes, then wash your hair with running water and shampoo.
Since Paranit lice and nit spray contains mineral oil, it is poorly washed off the hair, so you need to wash it several times. Wet hair is again divided into strands and combed out of them deadinsects.
Contraindications
There are no insecticides in the composition, which makes this head lice spray for children completely safe. But still, like any drug, it has contraindications. First of all, they refer to people suffering from individual intolerance. The thoughtless use of Paranit spray can provoke various allergic manifestations.
Another contraindication is children under 3 years of age, pregnancy and breastfeeding. People with scalp conditions should also refrain from using this product.
Drug "Para Plus"
The medicine for head lice was also developed by the pharmaceutical company Omega Pharma. Produced as a spray in bottles with a spray nozzle of 116 ml. "Para Plus" spray is a remedy for head lice, but it is also effective in the destruction of linen and body lice.
Spray is a colorless oily liquid with a slight characteristic odor. Despite the oily consistency, the drug is easily washed off the hair. It contains three active ingredients that have different effects on lice, together it is characterized by exceptional properties.
1. Malathion, otherwise called karbofos. It has the ability to eliminate not only adults, but also their eggs, which are known to have a strong resistance to the effects of similar drugs.
2. Permethrin. This insecticide is part of mostlice control products because it has a nerve-paralytic effect.
3. Piperonyl butoxide. This substance has a unique quality, it neutralizes insects by simply getting on the chitinous cover.
This composition is extremely destructive for insects and is safe for humans, so it can be used from 2.5 years old.
When applied to the hair, the drug starts working from several sides:
- paralyzes insects;
- enters the digestive tract, thereby destroying the protection of parasites;
- when it hits the chitinous cover, it slows down their motor activity;
- kills lice eggs.
Instructions for use
The set of spray from lice and nits "Para Plus" includes an instruction containing detailed information on the use of the product. The drug is applied to dry hair, before treatment, they must be carefully combed, and then follow these rules:
- spray the entire length of the hair from roots to ends, massage your head to distribute the product evenly;
- cover head with polyethylene and hold for 10 minutes;
- wash off the spray from the head with warm running water with any shampoo;
- divide wet hair into strands and remove dead insects and their eggs with a fine-toothed comb.
How much product to treat depends on how long and thick the hair is.
Contraindications and side effects
Although in the compositionthe drug does not contain toxins and is safe for humans, sometimes it can cause irritation, especially if it gets on the mucous membranes, in which case the following symptoms appear:
- skin itching;
- pinching;
- redness.
The tool has limitations in use. He is banned:
- children under 2, 5 years old;
- asthma sufferers;
- people prone to allergies.
There are no data on the effect of the drug on the fetus during pregnancy in the instructions, so it is better to refrain from using it during this period.
Precautions special instructions
Eggs of parasites have an increased resistance to the action of the drug, so it is recommended to re-treat a week after the first course. For prevention purposes, all family members should be treated, so the sooner this is done, the less likely there will be infection.
Treatment with lice and nits for adults and children should be carried out with rubber gloves, in a well-ventilated area. If the substance gets into the eyes or other mucous membranes, they should be rinsed well with water.
Cost
You can buy any of the drugs in the pharmacies of the city. "Para Plus" costs from 350 rubles, "Paranit" - from 400 rubles, and "Pediculen Ultra" from 450 to 550 rubles. There may be fluctuations in the cost, it depends on the region of the country.
Reviews
There are a lot of remedies for pediculosis, there are also a lot of reviewsconsumers. The drug "Para Plus" received only positive opinions, by which one can judge its effectiveness. The only negative, according to patients, is the lack of a special comb for combing.
"Pediculen Ultra" and "Paranit" also deserve their portion of praise. People who got rid of parasites with their help testify to the ease of use and effectiveness of these tools. In some cases, it was necessary to carry out the treatment twice, since after the first application it was not possible to completely destroy all the nits, but the end result was always pleasing - pediculosis was completely cured.
