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How to Remove Head Lice Eggs
Head lice eggs, also known as nits, are notoriously hard to remove. However, with patience and careful cleaning, you can get rid of them for good. Here are the steps to take for quick and efficient removal of head lice eggs:
- Check every inch of your scalp for head lice and nits. Part the hair and look for pale, white eggs, which are usually found near the scalp.
- Gently remove nits with a nit comb or tweezers. For extra grip, use a hair conditioner or a special lice-removing gel.
- Shampoo with a special lice shampoo that contains active ingredients designed to kill nits and the pests that lay them. Follow the instructions provided on the shampoo bottle and repeat if needed.
- Bagging any clothing, furniture, or bedding that may have come into contact with the lice. Also, vacuum any area of the house where the lice may have been, such as carpets and couches.
- Check daily for any new lice or nits. It's also important to be sure that family members with lice have eliminated the eggs, otherwise the infestation may resurface.
By following all of the steps listed above, you should be able to remove head lice eggs effectively. Although it may take multiple treatments to completely eliminate lice and nits, a consistent approach should eventually yield desired results.