Head Lice and Nits

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Definition:

Head lice are tiny insects that live in hair. Nits are the empty egg cases attached to hair that head lice hatch from.

Head lice are a common problem, particularly in school children aged 4-11.

They’re largely harmless, but can live in the hair for a long time if not treated and can be irritating and frustrating to deal with.

Symptom:

Symptoms

-intense itching on the scalp, body or in the genital area
-tickling feeling from movement of hair
-lice on your scalp, body, clothing, or pubic or other body hair
-lice eggs (nits) on hair shafts
-sores on the scalp, neck and shoulders
-bite marks especially around the waist, groin, upper thighs and pubic area

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Protocol:

Wash the hair thoroughly, 2-3 times, with Organic Shampoo and add 3 drops of each of the essential oils below; comb with a very fine-tooth comb.

Eucalyptus 5ml 10ml

Lavender 5ml 10ml

Lemongrass 5ml 10ml

Peppermint 5ml 10ml

Tea Tree 5ml 10ml

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