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PEDICULOSIS TREATMENT

PEDICULOSIS TREATMENT

  • BY Dr. Rajeev's Clinic
  • 03-Jan-2023

Lice infest hairy parts especially the scalp but also the pubic region and the body with Itching.  Secondary infection due to scratching. Lice may be visible, but nits (eggs) are easier to find. Look for them on the hair near their roots, where they are firmly attached.

CAUSES

  • It is easily caused by active infestation from another person with head lice. Poor personal hygiene is considered to be responsible factor over here.
  • Mostly children are affected as they easily come in contact with one another during different activities at school. It can also be seen in group involved in sports activities/ camp.
  • It may be caused by indirect infestation through: hair accessories, pillows, hats/caps, combs, towels. Etc.

PREVENTIVE

  • Keep your scalp clean and neat (removing the nits from -head is essential)
  • Avoid sharing personal belongings.
  • Wash the bedding, clothing in hot water
  • Avoid head to head contact with others

But, only an apt homeopathic medicine is administered to the patient after a thorough examination, case taking, case interpretation followed by case analysis and case evaluation, which is skillfully done by a consultant homeopath, like Dr. Rajeev Clinic | Kolkata, Ranchi, Patna, Delhi.