Of course, today the problem of pediculosis is not as acute as a hundred years ago, but it sometimes appears. To get rid of parasites these days is not difficult, there are many effective drugs. You can use a simple folk remedy. For example, vinegar from lice and nits will help (the recipe will be given below). Using this method, you must be careful to follow all instructions so as not to harm.
Pediculosis. Symptoms
A disease such as lice is caused by the presence of parasites - lice. Since it is very easy to remove lice with vinegar, we will tell you more about this. But first, let's figure out how to determine that you have head lice.
During a bite, bloodsuckers secrete a caustic substance that causes intolerable itching, the scalp simply “explodes” from unpleasant sensations. The second sign of pediculosis is the presence of eggs (nits) - they resemble flakes of dandruff, but in structure are more sticky, sticky, large. Attached along the entire length of the hair. If the form of pediculosis is already running, then allergic reactions can occur, inflammation, ulcers, combed wounds, bluish traces from lice bites can be observed .
Lice are blood-sucking small insects. Very often they are confused with fleas, but the latter parasitize only on animals, they are not transmitted to humans under any conditions, even with close contact: they do not live on human skin.
Nits - eggs of insects, ripen very quickly, eventually turn into full-fledged bloodsucking. Attached to the hair with a sticky substance secreted by parasites.
Effect
The basis of table vinegar essence is acid. Get it by a synthetic method, processing wood or methane. The resulting substance has a specific odor and low evaporation temperature. Vinegar, which is used in cooking, is obtained by diluting a strong essence with distilled water. The percentage of acid is reduced at the same time, but the smell remains as sharp, pungent. This allows you to remove parasites, so many use vinegar from lice and nits. The recipe, 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, the pungent odor leads to breathing problems in parasites. Within a few hours, insects die. Adults feel normal without oxygen for 3 hours, after which collapse occurs. To achieve the best effect, it is recommended to cover the wetted hair with a cap of polyethylene. But use concentrated products is not worth it. The reaction to a pure essence is different - a burn is obtained! 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 processing the hair, the nits can be combed out easily with a comb.
Which vinegar to choose?
Vinegar is different for sale. Which is better to choose for the fight against pediculosis?
- The dining room.
- Rice.
- Apple.
- Malt.
- Grape
- Alcoholic.
- Reed.
If you study the reviews of those who have already performed this procedure, we can conclude that any vinegar is detrimental to bloodsucking. Some argue that grape contains substances that also strengthen hair. Controversial opinion. Do not get carried away with this method: acid tends to destroy to some extent keratinized particles of the epithelium. There is very little benefit to the hair itself.
If you decide to use vinegar from lice and nits, the recipe will be useful to you. Pay particular attention to concentration. The optimal solution is 9% acid, this is the standard of table vinegar, a liquid is already being prepared from it.
How to get rid of lice with vinegar? Rules of Procedure
The treatment of pediculosis with vinegar includes several steps that add up to the following algorithm:
- Comb dry, clean hair. Moisten thoroughly with a prepared vinegar solution. The best way is to dampen a towel in a liquid and wipe it with hair so that the scalp is affected as little as possible. The solution should be evenly distributed. To prevent vapor from corroding your eyes, you can use safety glasses.
- After that, you need to wrap your head in a plastic bag or put on a rubber cap. So the solution evaporates more slowly and penetrates the hair better.
- You need to hold the package for half an hour, after that take a comb to comb out the lice and carefully comb the hair. Do not miss a single patch, 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 comb your hair over a bathtub or sheet, otherwise insects can get on bedding or clothes. After the procedure, the hair should be thoroughly washed with shampoo to get rid of the smell of vinegar.
The reviews of those who have already tried the method contain information that vinegar can be used not only in its pure form, but also as part of other mixtures that can get rid of parasites (with mustard, honey, mayonnaise and egg) even faster.
Vinegar from lice and nits: recipe, proportions
Now we will describe in more detail the very scheme for preparing a solution for treatment. You can use only vinegar, or you can combine it with other substances.
So, we use vinegar from 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 according to the algorithm described above. Keep on your head for 30 to 45 minutes. Wash your hair thoroughly with shampoo. After the hair dries, start combing with a frequent comb.
Many are interested in whether essence can be used in the fight against parasites (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 the essence is used, then it must be diluted with water in a ratio of 1:16. Further, the procedure is carried out according to the method described above.
A course of treatment
Well, how many procedures must be performed using vinegar? It is impossible to get rid of lice and nits (the recipe is given above) at a time. With all the care of combing, some eggs can sometimes still remain in strands. Therefore, after three to four days, the procedure must be repeated. The algorithm is the same. Now the insects that hatched over these days will surely die, and they will not have time to lay new eggs yet. Check your hair regularly for nits. If at least a few are found, repeat the treatment again. So until the complete destruction of the signs of lice. Usually, even in the most advanced 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 method is not suitable for people who suffer:
- Bronchial asthma.
- Individual intolerance to pungent 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 out into the fresh air for half an hour.
Alternative Recipes
We already know how to remove lice with vinegar, but are there any alternative methods of dealing with these blood-sucking parasites? Since ancient times, people use kerosene. Its effect resembles that of the use of vinegar. Kerosene affects only adults, leads to their suffocation and poisoning. Nits, like vinegar, have little effect. It is worth noting that kerosene has many more side effects, and you need to keep it for several hours, so there is a risk of a chemical burn, peeling of the skin and even hair loss. It is especially dangerous for children who have not yet fully formed protective reactions. So before using this or that method, it is better to consult a doctor.