Pediculosis during pregnancy: what can and cannot be treated

Pregnancy is a special time in the life of a woman. But no one is immune from disease at this time. The matter is complicated by the fact that not all drugs are safe for the baby, and expectant mothers have to choose drugs very carefully.

Unfortunately, lice can start in a pregnant woman. And what if almost all the drugs against them are too toxic for the fetus?

Ways of infection

There are many sources of infection, so the appearance of lice in a pregnant woman does not at all indicate that she lives in disadvantaged conditions. Today, pediculosis is becoming an epidemic, and lice can be brought from the hospital, kindergarten, school. The source of infection can be other family members who have brought lice from public places.

Susceptibility in pregnant women due to hormonal changes and weakening of the immune response becomes very large. Because of this, even minor contact can lead to infection. And what to do in this case?

Conventional means of lice and pregnancy

As soon as lice are detected, many pregnant women start to panic: what to do and how to treat head lice, if in virtually all medical preparations for lice it is written “not to use during pregnancy”?

What is so harmful in pharmaceutical aerosols and lice shampoos? The fact is that the active ingredient of most highly effective products is permethrin. It paralyzes the nervous system of parasites and quickly kills them. But this compound can easily get into the human body and with the blood flow to penetrate the placenta, causing great developmental damage to the baby. Therefore, it is not possible to use permethrin-based products.

The same can be said about other lice-killing substances - isopropyl myristate and cyclomethicone.

They are also considered toxic to expectant mothers.

Do not forget that the danger for pregnant women can carry bed lice, which can also be eliminated as soon as possible with exceptionally non-toxic substances.

Safe ways

If you can not use pharmaceuticals, the most effective means - a mechanical removal of lice and nits. In fact, this method of struggle is laborious and tedious, but it has worked well in the treatment of children and pregnant women, as well as those who suffer from allergies, and whom chemical treatment is contraindicated.

To get rid of lice, you should regularly brush your hair daily. To do this, use a comb / comb with very frequent teeth. Today, pharmacies sell special combs for combing nits. They are made of metal and have a special shape of the teeth, allowing not to miss small insects and mechanically separate them from the hair and remove.

It is known that lice secrete a special sticky substance, with which they attach their eggs (nits) to a hair. Thanks to him, it becomes very difficult to separate the nit from the hair. And not always comb comb with this, even with repeated passage. Therefore, before you begin to mechanically remove parasites, you must try to dissolve this adhesive substance.

The most effective remedy in this case is ordinary vinegar. With proper breeding, it is absolutely safe for a pregnant woman, but it perfectly dissolves the sticky composition and promotes slipping of lice and nits.

• To do this, you need to take 3-9% vinegar - plain or apple.
• After washing the hair with ordinary shampoo, apply vinegar to hair, rub it into hair carefully and wait a few minutes.
• It is important that all hair is well moistened with vinegar.Despite the not very pleasant smell of apple vinegar, it is necessary to use it in sufficient quantities.
• After that you can start combing.

Repeat this operation must be every few days, and the lice will disappear. However, after the procedure described, you should carefully check your head for the presence of nits, which are often much more difficult to get rid of than the adult parasites.

Folk methods

Even doctors often advise expectant mothers to resort to traditional medicine, because it can really help solve the problem with lice. During pregnancy, you can experience this treatment with folk remedies:

• Mechanical combing in any case remains the basis of the struggle, as, indeed, in any other treatment of pediculosis. In addition to the mechanical combing, you can use various preparations from plants.
• One of the most effective means is tea tree oil. The aroma of this essential oil repels lice. Therefore, you can add it to regular shampoos and, after washing your hair, lubricate your head with oil.
• As a rinse can be advised to use decoctions of mint, wild rosemary or honeysuckle. They also have light insecticidal properties.
• A good remedy for removing lice is considered ivy-shaped budra. A couple of spoons of this tool should be poured 3-9% vinegar and let it brew for several days. A solution of Boudra with vinegar rubbed into the scalp twice a day. After rubbing the head cover with a bag and a towel and walk for 2 hours. After that, rinse the head and thoroughly comb through each strand. Repeat the treatment every day for a week.
• An alternative to vinegar for the action on a sticky louse substrate is cranberry. It is recommended to rub cranberry juice into the scalp daily. This treatment is continued for 10 days. During this time, you can get rid of lice and nits.

Additional recommendations

Even the most effective treatment will not do anything unless it is disinfected in the house. All bedding should be removed from the bed and stretched at high temperature. After washing, the laundry should be ironed with a hot iron on both sides. You should also try to wash all the clothes that can be subjected to such processing. Outerwear must be carefully examined and shaken out. If you can, then take it out into the cold for a few hours. All old combs replaced with new ones.

All family members should be treated for pediculosis, regardless of whether lice are found in them or not. Only in this case, you can be sure that there will be no re-infection with lice.

Pediculosis in pregnant women is more difficult to treat due to the fact that they cannot use potent drugs. But with patience and a systematic approach, you can get rid of parasites without harm to the health of the baby.

Pediculosis and pregnancy. Is it dangerous?

Bloodsuckers are dangerous for women for several reasons. Lice cause psychological discomfort and can cause prolonged eczema and dermatitis.

• Exudate is excreted when piercing the skin, which contributes to the occurrence of itching. Itching is a violation of sleep, the work of the central nervous system and the additional anxiety and irritability of a pregnant woman,
• Injuries to the scalp, there are wounds that can become infected when the penetration of sweat droplets, dust particles and germs. The process is complicated by a purulent course. The wounds merge into one large scab, causing pain and discomfort,
• They are carriers of rare but rather dangerous diseases, such as typhus and relapsing fever, Volyn fever.

The danger of pediculosis in pregnant women is associated with a limitation of treatment methods. Pharmaceutical preparations contain toxic substances, smell much, and this leads to provoking toxicosis.

Folk remedies are less safe, but not always bring the proper result.For the treatment to bring results, it is recommended to use several products for 7–10 days.

How to remove underwear and pubic parasites

Expectant mothers are not only susceptible to head parasites, pubic lice are a common and common occurrence among pregnant women.

How to poison the lice in the groin, because they no less than the head deliver psychological discomfort to its owner?

A cardinal method of destruction of pubic bloodsuckers will be the shaving of vegetation in the armpits and in the groin. A pregnant woman should inform her gynecologist about the problem, since There is a risk of concomitant sexually transmitted diseases.

Remove vegetation on the body will have for several months. The wounds left as a result of parasite bites are treated with peroxide and zinc ointment. It is safe to use and has a drying property.

Linen louses live in bedding clothes and seams. But, in order to get food, they crawl onto the human body and drink blood.

You can get rid of lice mechanically by washing all your clothes in very hot water. Regarding cotton fabrics, it is recommended to apply boiling. Then every thing must be ironed.

The remaining bite marks on the pregnant woman's body should be treated with peroxide, apply ointment Bepanten, Levomekol.

What is more effective from pediculosis: chemicals or traditional methods?

In the fight against pediculosis in pregnant women use both pharmaceutical preparations and folk remedies. Each method has advantages and disadvantages.

• Costly
• They have a toxic effect on a weakened woman’s body,
• They penetrate the placental barrier, going to the fetus,
• Contain toxic substances that cause anatomical changes in the formation of the fetus,
• They have a strong odor and irritate the damaged tissue of the scalp.

There are advantages to the use of - the ability to quickly get rid of nits and parasites.

Folk ways of getting rid of pediculosis:

• Economical,
• Have a minimum of contraindications
• Non-toxic.

A significant drawback is low efficiency. In order to completely get rid of the disease, the treatment is carried out at least 5 - 7 times with an interval of 1 day.

Attention! Preparations from pediculosis cannot be used for pregnant women if the following chemical compounds are present in the composition:

Even a reduced dosage leads to severe intoxication of the pregnant.

There are a number of drugs with minimal toxicity. They do not penetrate the systemic circulation, but have a destructive effect on the lice.

Low toxicity drugs

When choosing a lice medicine for pregnant women, carefully read the instructions. In most cases, in the abstract, a contraindication to the use is the period of lactation and pregnancy.

Drugs based on lice 95 component are less toxic. The oil concentrate enters the respiratory system of the parasites, causing death.

In order to treat short hair, one sachet is enough; long curls will require several doses. The oil concentrate is applied along the entire length of dry curls, then combed with a comb and left as an impact for 45-50 minutes. At the conclusion of the procedure, the hair is thoroughly washed and rinsed.

Low toxicity drug is Nuda. Dimeticon-based spray is safe for children from a year and during pregnancy. Silicone oil penetrates the respiratory system of parasites, displaces oxygen, clogs the lungs and causes death from suffocation.

Spray evenly sprayed over the entire length of the hair, leave for 40 - 60 minutes and rinse thoroughly.

The drug for lice is considered safe, but the annotation states: pregnant women can not use the drug. Choosing from two evils, doctors prescribe a spray for lice to women in a position with a strong infection with pediculosis.

Among pharmaceuticals are widely used shampoos for lice. Not every anti-pedicular shampoo is allowed for pregnant women.

Paranit shampoo is effective and safe. Means on the basis of clearol - oil concentrate, mineral origin, is allowed for use in relation to pregnant, lactating and young children.

Drug exposure time is 10 minutes. Next, wash and remove the head of dead individuals.

Acetic water

It works quickly and on the result. Vinegar not only helps to peel off nits, but also provides protection against reinfection. Regularly rinsing your hair with a weak solution of vinegar, you get beautiful, healthy curls, protected from pediculosis.

To prepare the solution is simple:

• On a liter of water add a tablespoon of essence or 9% dilute vinegar in equal proportions with warm water,
• Rinse the curls after the main shampooing,
• Can be applied with a sponge, along the entire length.

Do not use undiluted acid, even if a woman gets rid of lice and nits, you will get a severe burn of the skin and mucous membranes.

Cranberry juice

Safe and effective at the same time, allowing to cure pediculosis during pregnancy.

Cranberry contains many acids of organic origin:

These components quickly destroy the sticky substance, with which the louse fixes the eggs to the hair shaft.

Apply fresh juice, or mashed berries on the hair and leave for 7 - 10 minutes. Then wash the head and mechanically remove the nits.

How can you get infected

Pediculosis often infects children, as they are in very close contact with other children around them. But a pregnant woman spends a lot of time at home and has little contact with strangers. How can she catch such an infection?

Most often, lice are brought home by an older child of preschool and school age. Having become infected with this in an educational institution and having spent time next to his mother, he gives her his illness. Especially the likelihood is increased if the mother puts the child down, lying down next to him, or the joint dream is still practiced.

But even without the factor of older children, a pregnant woman can get pediculosis. This can occur when trying on hats, neckerchiefs and other accessories that are worn on the head or in close proximity to it. It can also happen in public transport, hairdressing salons, wardrobes (leaving their personal belongings there), shops and other public places.

Pregnant or nursing mothers often visit hospitals, clinics and antenatal clinics, where there are various other visitors who can infect pediculosis.

No matter how unimportant this problem may seem, however, it can carry a great danger for both the mother herself and her baby, who has not yet been born. This happens mostly because the child is completely connected and dependent on the mother. For a favorable course of pregnancy, she should be calm and optimistic. But with constant discomfort, which is expressed in itchy scalp, it is simply impossible.

Also, if a woman combs her head before the formation of wounds, then infection can get into them and infection and inflammation will begin. Constant irritation, poor sleep, pursue a pregnant because of the same disease.

Mechanical way

The mechanical method is to comb the hair with a comb with frequent teeth. It is best to purchase a special comb. There are notches on his teeth, which also help to remove lice and nits.

They carry out such treatment both at home and with a specialist. And the latter is preferable, since it will be faster and more efficient.

If, however, this procedure is done at home, then you need to carefully comb it over white paper or cloth, and also manually remove the nits. This is done until full recovery is achieved.

Important! The mechanical method, though effective, is very long. And with inattentive examination may remain nits, which will resume the process of the disease.

Folk therapy

Folk remedies for the treatment of this disease quite a lot. However, not all of them can be used during pregnancy and lactation. Of those that do not harm neither the mother nor the child, we can consider the following.

• Apple or other vinegar. It is diluted with a little water and applied to clean hair. Repeat several times. Then comb your hair comb. Vinegar helps with greater ease of parasites from the hair. It also has a disinfectant property, which also has a beneficial effect on the cure.
• Tea tree, lavender or geranium oil. It also affects the condition of the hair, frightens off lice with its aroma and helps to comb them. It can be added to shampoo, conditioner or just put on hair. But it is rather a prophylactic. If a pregnant woman has long hair, and she prefers to wear it loose, then it is necessary to apply geranium oil, lavender or tea tree at several points on the head, so as not to catch the disease.
• Herbal decoctions. The following herbs are suitable for the treatment of pediculosis: wild rosemary, mint, honeysuckle, juniper. For their preparation, you must brew 4 tablespoons in 2 cups of boiling water. Infuse for 2-2.5 hours, filter and rinse hair. Do this several times a week.
• Also helps well cranberry juice. They also rinse hair.
• Vegetable oil It helps to easily remove parasites from the hair. To do this, they are lubricated with oil, and then carefully combed out.
• Another remedy for the treatment of pediculosis would be such a recipe - 40 g of salt is mixed with a glass of wine vinegar and 1 teaspoon of alcohol. Then on a clean, washed head to make lotions from this tool. Within three days, it will kill the parasites, as well as reduce itching and irritation.
• Black Cumin Seeds mixed with apple cider vinegar in a 1: 1 ratio. Then filtered and applied to the hair. Next, you need to stay in the sun for 5-6 hours. After, hair is combed. This procedure should be done daily for 1 week.
• Another way is hair dyeing or curling with a curling or ironing, as the high temperature and chemical components of the paint adversely affect the parasites.

Many of the older generation offer such means as kerosene, dust, dichlorvos, etc. But they are forbidden to use not only pregnant and lactating women, but also other people. They can do more harm than good. Toxic chemical poisoning can result from harsh chemical odors, and all these chemicals are flammable, suggesting a danger of ignition.

Drug treatment

Pediculosis treatment is huge. But not all of them can be used in such a period as waiting for the child and his feeding. It is important to understand that even external use can have a negative effect.

• Nix cream. This is a German-made drug, it has a more natural composition, which is positive for women in an interesting state. He kills lice and nits, acting on them suffocating. It is used very simple, as it is used as a shampoo, and then combed comb. The main contraindication is individual intolerance to the components of the drug.

• "Delacet". This drug is very good against lice. One bottle of it is enough for 4-7 people. Due to the content of acetic acid it helps to easily comb the parasites from the hair.He has no contraindications, but there is a possibility of an allergic reaction to the components.

• Pedilin Shampoo. Its application is easy and harmless. Allowed to apply even to children. With strong lice is shown its use in combination with an emulsion. First, apply the emulsion and incubate for 30–40 minutes, then rinse with a shampoo and after combing comb.

• "Paranix". This spray acts on the parasites by suffocating, thereby killing them. The exposure time is 40–45 minutes, after which it is washed off. There are no contraindications for use in pregnant women and during lactation, but manufacturers advise to consult with experts.

• "Veda 2". This drug is absolutely non-toxic, approved for use by almost all categories of people. But at the same time, its use is rather long: from 2 to 6 weeks, with occasional use. There is no harm from this. Many trichologists recommend it for children and pregnant women.

• "Permethrin". This drug is available in several forms: shampoo, spray, lotion, cream, aerosol. What to choose, decide the patient. But at the same time it is better for a pregnant woman to refuse spraying drugs, since fine dust can get into the respiratory tract, which may adversely affect her health. The exposure time depends on the chosen form, the treatment is carried out for 10 days,

• "Nuda". This drug is available as a spray. Pregnant women are contraindicated, as well as nursing mothers.

These drugs are approved for use in women in an interesting position and during lactation. But best to consult a specialist in order to eliminate the possibility of negative impact. You also need to test for an allergic reaction, causing a small amount of money on the hand.

Attention! Prohibited drugs that contain permethrin, isopropyl myristate and cyclomethicone. They affect the parasites nervously paralytic, thereby killing them. But the same they are toxic for pregnant women. Therefore, their use is strictly contraindicated.

Safety and Contraindications

When infected with lice need to do the following:

1. Be sure to clean personal items and bedding at the highest temperature. And then carefully iron a hot iron. Outerwear is also desirable to subject to thermal or chemical treatment.
2. The treatment is carried out not only for those who suffer from pediculosis, but also for the whole family, as with the remaining nits, the disease process can occur again.
3. When using any medication for a pregnant woman, it is best to wear a special mask so as not to inhale her couples.
4. Each family member should use a separate towel.
5. Household disinfection, treating all surfaces, especially beds and sofas, special means.
6. All combs change to new ones.
7. Every day to make an inspection of the head and hair on all family members.

In order not to get lice in the future you need:

1. Carefully wash and iron all things.
2. In public places, try to pick up hair in a bun or a braid and not lean against others.
3. Do not swim in suspicious waters.
4. Do not try on other people's hats and clothing in general, or preliminarily carry out heat treatment.
5. For any unpleasant sensations, it is necessary to inspect the head.

Treatment of pediculosis in pregnant women is difficult because it is impossible to find a suitable drug. This is best done only by a specialist. If there is no opportunity to address him, then it is best to use safe folk remedies. They are longer, but also have positive treatment outcomes.

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What is dangerous pediculosis?

A woman in position is vulnerable. Anything that could potentially harm an unborn child causes her horror.

Hormones, raging in the mother's body, as well as too strong experiences provoke and increase emotional stress.

From this point of view, lice is dangerous for a pregnant woman can not be nervous.

Another fear often voiced by pediculosis victims is the possibility of contracting various diseases through lice bites.

If the expectant mother begins to think about this issue, a nervous breakdown guaranteeing her. After all through the placenta all diseases will be transmitted to her baby! First of all, it is necessary to calm down and determine the presence of the disease by its characteristic symptoms. This will help you next article.

In fact, not everything is so scary. Lice are carriers of a limited number of diseases, which in our time almost never occur. Here is a short list:

• Typhus. The disease is more common in developing countries. In the Russian Federation, isolated cases are recorded.
• Relapsing fever. Characteristic of a hotter climate, in recent years, outbreaks are recorded less and less.
• Quintan. The disease was last reported at the end of the Second World War.

In addition to these diseases, the likelihood of obtaining which tends to zero, there are other, more real dangers for pregnant women infected with lice. It - scratching the head through which infection can enter the body.

How to remove lice during pregnancy? - The main thing is to despair. Treatment for pediculosis in pregnant women usually extends over several days. At this time, it is necessary to especially monitor the cleanliness of hair and hands, do not scratch your head with your nails, do not use products that cause severe itching.

Onion mask and vegetable oil

The composition of the vegetable oils are, which have a parasites nerve effects.

1. chop 2 - 3 medium sized onions in a meat grinder,
2. put the mixture on the hair,
3. leave for 10 minutes.

Then wash the curls and remove the paralyzed insects.

Vegetable oil is recognized as the safest method of getting rid of lice during pregnancy.

Apply the oil concentrate to the scalp, wrap the hair with a towel and leave for 20 minutes.

Oil causes choking in parasites, nits are easily peeled off from the rod, greatly facilitating the process of mechanical removal.

Tea tree oil

The vapors contained in the concentrate have a suffocating effect on the individuals. The parasites are immobilized for a while, making it easy to remove insects from the hair.

An important point! Do not throw blood suckers in the trash. Soon they will wake up and go in search of a new owner.

Flush the individuals in the toilet or burn them.

Economic and tar soap

In order to get rid of lice with soap it is necessary to wash your hair for 5-7 days with a tar or household detergent.

After each wash, nits and lice are removed with a fine comb.

The method with the use of natural soap is safe, the active substances have a detrimental effect on the bloodsuckers and dissolve the adhesive substance with which the nit is attached.

Will ammonia paint help?

Coloring helps get rid of pediculosis, but it is important to choose the right paint. It must contain ammonia or hydrogen peroxide.

It is known: cutting and painting of curls are prohibited during pregnancy. The coloring pigment penetrates the placental barrier and has a negative effect on the development of the fetus.

This fact is not scientifically proven. But still, for security reasons, doctors do not recommend dyeing hair during the period of gestation and during breastfeeding.

If you are not a supporter of superstition, you can quickly remove lice, lightening hair.In order to change the image and treatment of pediculosis, staining is a cardinal way out.

Stages of removal of nits and lice mechanically

The most reliable and safe method for the treatment of pediculosis is the mechanical removal of lice and nits.

For the procedure will require:

• Fine comb,
• Weak vinegar solution,
• White canvas (white paper),
• Assistant.

How to destroy parasites:

1. Clean, pre-rinsed with vinegar curls, divided into strands,
2. Alternately inspect each hair, closer to the root,
3. The individual or nits are crushed and laid on a table laid with paper, a sheet,
4. After visual inspection, the head is bent over the table and combed out each strand with a small comb,
5. Inspect the comb for lice and nits, periodically wipe the comb on the fabric.

The mechanical method is safe but time consuming. Revision of the scalp is carried out regularly for 7 - 10 days.

Special Scallops

There are special scallops that will not miss any nits.

Comb "Antiv" - has a special spiral teeth, which collect eggs and adults from the hair.

"RobiComb" - electric comb, equipped with a special sensor. Combing hair with a comb is buzzing, the interrupted signal serves as an alert about the detection of an insect, a nits.

What is strictly prohibited

Drugs in most cases are contraindicated in women in the situation. You can not use some popular methods because of the toxic effect on the fetus.

1. Kerosene. The fuel has a strong odor, and the fumes emitted lead to the strongest intoxication of the pregnant woman,
2. Alcohol. It penetrates through the tissues of the head into the bloodstream, which causes abnormal changes in the development of the fetus at the cellular level,
3. Chemerichnaya water. It has a strong toxic effect on the parasites and the body of a pregnant woman. May cause severe poisoning.

Pregnant women should be wary of direct contact with toxic substances by treating the scalp of other family members.

Be sure to wear gloves and protect the respiratory organs with a respirator. Vapors of toxic substances lead to the development of severe toxicosis.

So as not to get infected

Carrying a child, a woman is especially vulnerable and susceptible to various infections. A weakened organism directs all forces to preserve the fetus, which is why chronic diseases are exacerbated.

Protecting yourself against lice infestation can be prevented. Not allowed:

• Wearing someone else's hair accessories,
• Using combing,
• Fitting caps and hats,
• Staying in places with large crowds of people with loose hair,
• Swimming pool without rubber cap.

If there are children in the house, especially schoolchildren, regularly inspect the scalp for pediculosis. The child does not immediately suspect that someone has wound up in his hair. It happens, mom with horror discovers that the disease is running, lice are teeming and have produced an uncountable number of nits.

If one of the family members is infected, the treatment is carried out to everyone. To fix the result after 10 days the procedure is repeated.

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Pediculosis is one of the most common ailments associated with parasites. Often there are lice during pregnancy, because women in the position constantly visit various public places in which there are people from different sectors of society.

This disease is most often encountered by representatives of disadvantaged groups of the population.

But it also happens that people who take care of themselves and their health become infected with lice because only minor contact with an infected person is enough to get trouble in the form of lice and nits.

In our time, this phenomenon is not considered very dangerous, since there are a huge amount of funds from parasites living in the hair.Among them are chemical products that are very effective, but can be dangerous to humans, and traditional methods.

Herbal medicines cannot be considered as effective as possible, but they have one indisputable plus, namely: the minimum number of side effects.

Therefore, funds from traditional medicine are considered the most suitable for the treatment of pediculosis in pregnant women and young children.

The instructions for most chemicals that are used to get rid of lice indicate that they are valid for use only from 3 years of age. In addition, restrictions often indicate that drugs should not be used for pregnant and lactating women.

If pregnancy is not possible to use conventional lice products.

It is worth noting that in the process of carrying a child the fair sex no less than others risk picking up pediculosis. But at the same time, it is very difficult to treat pregnant women, since only the safest methods are permissible in this situation, and they often turn out to be ineffective.

Risks of lice infestation during pregnancy

Future mothers are not restricted in visiting common areas, they also travel in transport and may be in the house where at this moment there will be children or adults with pediculosis. Therefore, the risk of picking up lice is always there.

At the same time, when a woman has long hair, the chance to become a carrier of parasites grows several times.

This suggests that in public places it is necessary to observe at least the minimum safety rules and pin up the hair. This applies primarily to travel in public transport and visiting female consultation.

The longer the hair, the greater the risk of lice becoming infected.

When there are small children in the house, you need to very carefully ensure that the baby does not bring lice from the school or preschool. Otherwise, the whole family will be infected with pediculosis.

For the expectant mother lice and nits are not only unpleasant, but also very dangerous.

They cause severe irritation, create psychological discomfort, which during the carrying of the child is absolutely unacceptable, and can also lead to the development of dermatitis. Therefore, it is imperative to treat pediculosis in pregnant women. But this must be done correctly, since most chemicals are contraindicated to expectant mothers, although there are exceptions.

It is important to find such a shampoo, spray or cream, in which there will be no substances penetrating into the blood. If a woman uses a strong chemical to get rid of lice, it can negatively affect the development of the baby.

Choose soft products with a minimum of insecticides.

Most of the modern preparations against pediculosis are made on the basis of permethrin, phenotrine and cyclomethicone. These substances can be very dangerous for the fetus, so products with such active substances should not be used during pregnancy.

This is the reason why most of the women in the position are recommended to use folk methods to eliminate such problems as pediculosis.

But even here one needs to be as attentive as possible, since not all the recipes of alternative medicine are permissible for use by women in the position.

As an example, you can take hellebore water. This is an effective tool that is made on a plant basis. Water qualitatively removes lice and even strengthens the hair. But keep in mind that hellebore is a poisonous plant. With the use of hellebore water, side effects may occur that are unacceptable during pregnancy. Moreover, the water has not the most pleasant smell, which can adversely affect the health of the future mother. More about pediculosis in this video:

If you have pediculosis during pregnancy, you should definitely consult with your doctor before using this or that remedy.

It also happens that contraindications relate to all drugs known to mankind.

In this case, you can use only special combs, although this method does not give one hundred percent guarantee of getting rid of parasites in the hair.

What remedies against pediculosis are permissible during pregnancy?

Expectant mothers need to be very attentive with such a problem as lice. The fact is that to find a safe, but at the same time effective means can be very difficult.

Before using this or that tool, you must consult with a gynecologist.

The safest and most effective method for removing lice from the hair is a mechanical method, i.e. combing. To do this, you need to purchase a special comb with very long and frequent teeth. This is the safest way, since there is no chemical effect on the skin and blood.

However, keep in mind that combing is far from the most effective way, if no additional measures are taken to eliminate head lice. It is necessary to use a comb several times a day. After each application, it is necessary to boil it or treat it with a chemical substance, which is then thoroughly washed off. For better elimination of lice without chemicals, you will most likely have to say goodbye to long curls.

Comb is the basis for the treatment of pediculosis during pregnancy. But its effect can be enhanced by fluids that destroy the shell of nits and adults. But the tool must be chosen very carefully so that it does not harm the unborn child.

For these purposes, you can use vinegar. Suitable and ordinary, and apple. If table vinegar is used for removing lice, it must be pre-diluted in water. Apple cider vinegar 6% can be used in pure form. This tool will not be dangerous for the future mother and baby.

One of the safe remedies for lice is vinegar.

When treating hair with vinegar, you need to carefully treat the neck and ears. After applying the product, a bag is put on the hair and scalp or everything is wrapped with plastic wrap. Next, you need to comb through the hair, wash off the vinegar, and rinse everything with regular shampoo. It is advisable to wash your hair several times to wash off the sour smell.

Cranberry juice has a destructive effect on nits and lice.

But for this you need only fresh berries, from which the liquid is squeezed out. After treating the hair with cranberry juice, you need to wait 3 hours, rinse off the product, and comb the hair with a comb.

During pregnancy, among the folk methods allowed the use of such plants as ivy budra. Her tincture is diluted with vinegar, after which the remedy is infused week. Next, the solution is treated with hair twice a day until the lice disappear completely. Each time you need to keep the tool on the head for at least 2 hours. As a rule, after a week from the pediculosis does not remain a trace.

Sour cranberry juice or infusion of Boudra will help get rid of blood-sucking parasites

Parasites are very bad for some smells. Therefore, to get rid of lice, you can add tea tree, peppermint or honeysuckle oil to shampoo. But wait for high efficiency from this tool is not worth it.

Pediculosis treatment rules

In the case when lice were found in 1 person, it is necessary to carry out the treatment of the hair of all family members.

Prevention will be especially useful for the future mother, as in this case the treatment is very difficult.

In addition to hair treatment, do not forget about bedding, upholstered furniture and clothing. All you need to carefully wash, dry and iron. With upholstered furniture, be sure to remove all covers and process them.When treating pediculosis in pregnant women, you can focus on children's means:

In case of serious contamination of the premises with parasites, it is necessary to treat the apartment with insecticides. At this time there should not be pregnant women and small children at home.

From the appearance of lice, no one is insured. But still people who carefully monitor themselves, the probability of picking up pediculosis will be much lower. With the appearance of parasites in the hair, it is necessary to take effective measures. It is best to act in a comprehensive way to quickly solve this unpleasant problem.

Chemicals and pregnancy

While carrying a child a woman is very vulnerable. Any means that can penetrate the blood are potentially dangerous for the baby.

In order not to harm the child and prevent developmental pathologies, you need to choose only those methods for eliminating lice that are not absorbed into the blood.

This is the main difficulty in the selection of drugs for the treatment of head lice. Almost all the tools that are sold in pharmacies in our time are considered dangerous for future mothers. Their active substances are very harmful to children. As for the unborn babies, then the most serious consequences are possible. That is why in the instructions for chemical drugs often indicate that they are contraindicated in pregnant women.

Permethrin is effective, but quickly penetrates the blood.

Especially dangerous are drugs against pediculosis with permethrin. They are the most common. This substance has a paralyzing effect on parasites, after which they simply die. Permethrin is very effective, but it easily penetrates human skin and blood.

In a pregnant woman, the poisonous component can enter the fetus through the placenta, which can cause serious developmental problems.

Similar to this substance, acts cyclomethicone and isopropyl myristate. Chemicals with these components also can not be used during pregnancy.

Safe chemistry

There are also a number of means by which it is possible to effectively remove lice even when carrying a child.

They are non-toxic, therefore they are recommended by doctors for use by pregnant women.

One of the effective drugs is D95. This oil-based product is applied on dry strands and left for 45 minutes. After that, you need to thoroughly wash your hair with shampoo for oily hair. This drug has several significant advantages. The first is the safety of the tool, and the second is at a low cost, which most pharmacy drugs against lice cannot boast.

This drug is considered safe.

In addition, pregnant women should pay attention to such a tool as Nyuda. This is a new generation drug that has already proven itself very well. This is available in several versions. It can be purchased in the form of a spray or shampoo. The active substance in this case will be Dimethicone, which is a silicone oil, i.e. it does not penetrate into the blood. In turn, for lice it is very dangerous, as it instantly clogs the respiratory system of parasites. Without oxygen, they die in a few minutes.

When treating the hair with a spray or shampoo. Here it is necessary to take into account that the drug does not act on nits. Therefore, after a week you need to re-treatment of hair.

For pregnant women, this tool is absolutely safe. Active substances do not penetrate into the blood, and do not have a toxic effect on the body. However, before using the tool, it is necessary to consult a doctor. The fact is that the instructions for Nude indicate that the drug is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Therefore, the final decision should be for a doctor.

From safe modern drugs need to highlight Paranit.It is sold in the form of shampoo and spray. Comes with a special comb. The active substance of this tool is Clearol mineral oil. It is believed that after 10 minutes the lice die, but in fact the tool has to be kept in the hair for much longer.

As in the case of other drugs of this type, before using Paranita during pregnancy, it is necessary to consult with the gynecologist.

Women in the situation need to carefully choose drugs for the treatment of lice. Especially careful to be with pharmacy drugs. During pregnancy only oil-based drugs are allowed.

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In the waiting period of the child, the female body becomes especially susceptible to various pathologies, including the penetration of parasites.

Pediculosis is a serious problem for the expectant mother, since most drugs are not allowed to be used. And then the question of how and how to get rid of lice and nits during pregnancy becomes especially relevant.

Lice in pregnant women

How to remove lice from a pregnant woman without harm to her health is a rather complicated problem, but solvable. After all, lice cause anxiety both from a physical point of view and from a moral one, and when it comes to pregnancy, everything is much more complicated.

Women in such a period are suspicious and vulnerable, and such problems they usually cause a sense of fear for the future baby, as well as a feeling of restraint and inconvenience. What to do if a pregnant woman has lice, you need to know to quickly and safely eliminate them. To do this, you can use some drugs on a plant-based, mechanical means, as well as methods from traditional medicine.

Sources of infection

Pediculosis is the most common disease among children attending kindergartens and schools. Therefore, if a pregnant woman has an older child of that age, then he should check for the presence of parasites and inform the caregivers or teachers about the problem in the team, if this assumption is confirmed.

Other likely sources of infection are:

• Public transport.
• Polyclinic.
• Barbershop.
• Pool, etc.

Attention! Lice infestation is possible only by close contact with the carrier of these parasites, or by using his personal belongings, such as a comb, towel, garments, etc.

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The risk of lice during pregnancy

The presence of lice on the head causes severe itching, as a result of which the expectant mother becomes very nervous and irritable. This negatively affects her well-being, disrupts normal sleep and appetite.
Such stressful situations are contraindicated in pregnant women. And there is discomfort not only in the physical sense, but also psychologically, the very fact of the presence of insects in the hair causes a lot of negative emotions.

The risk of lice during pregnancy

Another problem is intense scratching of the scalp, up to the occurrence of wounds and lesions, through which infection can enter the body and the development of inflammatory processes.

Therefore, it is important to keep your hands clean, shortly cut your nails and try not to scratch your head, and also to find out exactly what can be used to treat head lice in a pregnant woman, which means is the safest and most effective.

What means can be used from parasites during pregnancy

Most medications for pediculosis during pregnancy are contraindicated due to the high toxicity, strong odor, the content of harmful substances that can penetrate into the mother’s body and, accordingly, the baby through the placenta. Therefore, it is important to determine what exactly can be used to treat pediculosis in pregnant women, so as not to harm health.

To do this, you can consult with your doctor, try to comb out insects with a comb, or use folk methods. However, among the drugs there are effective agents with a plant base, acceptable for use in women in an interesting position. Before using them you should carefully read the instructions to make sure that there are no contraindications.

So, how to get rid of lice in a pregnant? There are three main ways:

1. Medicinal - safe medication,
2. Mechanical - combing parasites with a special comb,
3. Folk - with the help of improvised means.

Lice medicine

Conventional medicines for nits and lice are contraindicated in pregnant women because of the concentration of active substances in them that have a toxic effect on the body. There are other drugs that do not contain such components:

• Delacet.
• Nix cream.
• Shampoo Pedilin.
• Nittifor solution.
• Medifox solution.
• Spray Nuda.
• Shampoo Parasit.
• Oily preparation D-95.

Important! You can not use these drugs for pregnant women without a doctor's recommendation, because there are no absolutely safe medicines for health.

Mechanical means

The most harmless lice remedy for pregnant women is the mechanical combing of parasites and their eggs with the help of a special frequent comb.

The procedure is performed in stages:

1. Shampoo thoroughly with shampoo, normal or therapeutic against lice. If the hair is long, it is desirable to cut it shorter.
2. Apply any vegetable oil to the hair to facilitate sliding and simplify the procedure.
3. Bend your head forward and begin to carefully comb the curls from the roots. In the process you need to periodically wash the comb to eliminate dead insects.

At the end of the combing, rinse the head again using shampoo, after which you can rinse the hair with vinegar acidified water. This procedure should be carried out daily to reduce the time of treatment.

The main advantage of mechanical removal of parasites is the ability to remove not only adults, but also nits that are firmly attached to the hair and are resistant to the effects of many drugs.

Scallop tips

Many people prefer to use the comb as the most safe means of lice and nits for pregnant women, not involving the use of chemical components. The comb for combing insects should be frequent, with special notches on the teeth, made of medical steel. The name of the most popular head parasite comb is Antive.

Electronic comb for combing lice and nits RobiComb

There are also more modern devices, such as the electric comb of the firm Robicombe, characterized by the presence of a special detector for searching for insects. When it is used, when a louse hits the device’s teeth, it starts to emit intermittent signals. Robicomb is very useful for preventive checks, as well as for control checks after the treatment of pediculosis.

Ways of infection

Before you remove lice from a pregnant woman, it is worth checking the availability of a source of parasite penetration into the house, because such “gifts” can often unwittingly bring younger family members from school or kindergarten. Pediculosis does not look at the social status of a person and may appear even in the cleanest housewives when in contact with an infected person.

Nits carefully combed out so that not a single "bead"

The main risk zones are all public places:

• Kindergarten,
• school,
• pool,
• public transport,
• crowded beaches.

Expectant mothers, in order not to become the owner of small parasites, it is recommended to avoid such clusters as far as possible. It should be borne in mind that the susceptibility to such phenomena among ladies awaiting recruitment in the family is greater than that of ordinary people.This is associated with a decrease in immunity and long-term changes in hormonal levels. In this regard, even minimal contact with the source of infection can be fatal.

Popular models of scallops

The most popular models are represented by the following brands:

• AntiV. The patented American teeth manufacturing technology makes it possible to damage the cocoon shell of nits when combing. This contributes to laser notching. The distance between the teeth is less than 0.09 mm. The cost is 1490 rubles.

• LiceGuard. In the design there are frequent steel and rare metal teeth. There are no notches in the teeth. Comes complete with a magnifying glass. The cost is about 1000 rubles.

• Nit Free Terminator. The American model for combing bloodsuckers. The price is about 700 rubles.

Pediculicidal agent D-95

To a large extent, these criteria are met by D-95, a product on an oily basis, which is applied with a comb included strictly on dry hair and scalp. Then it is left for 45-50 minutes, after which they wash their heads in the usual manner and gently comb each strand from head to tip. After 7 days, the procedure is repeated.

On average, the shoulder-length hair leaves 2 sachets. The price for a pack of 10 sachets is 10 ml each 129 rub.

Conclusion

Lice in pregnant women, unfortunately, are common, and it is very important to get rid of them in time. But before using this or that remedy, it is necessary to consult with your doctor in order to prevent the possible consequences for the unborn child. This is especially true for women who are prone to allergic reactions, as well as for patients with a weakened immune system.

Spray Nyuda

Aerosol composition based on silicone oil. When treating hair, the two-phase dimethicone penetrates the respiratory system of the parasite, as a result of which it suffocates. And this applies to adults and eggs.

Available in bottles of 50 ml, which is enough to process hair of medium length. Spray is applied to dry hair and combed with the included comb. Treat hair until it is completely wet, and then make up for 40-45 minutes. Then, the hair is re-combed from the very base, carefully removing the dead nits and lice, after which they wash their heads as oyichno.

The price of 1 bottle is 564 rubles.

Prohibited Substances

When pediculosis (lice) is diagnosed during pregnancy, it is necessary to know how the patient can be treated and what is absolutely impossible. Under the ban fall all means, including insecticides. They are composed of quite aggressive components that act primarily on the nervous system of insects. The substance is absorbed into a person’s blood, and if for an adult such a dose is too small to cause harm, it may be critical for the fetus.

The following drugs fall under the hard taboo:

• Aerosols, sprays and emulsions containing permethrin. Insecticide adversely affects the development of the fetus, as well as weakened female immunity.
• Means based on isopropyl myristate and cyclomethicone have less toxicity for the body. The method of exposure to insects in these substances differs from permethrin, but they are also harmful to future mothers.
• Kerosene. It is strictly forbidden to use this liquid, as it is possible not only poisoning in pairs, up to loss of consciousness and other unpredictable body reactions.

Pregnant women need to use those pediculicides recommended for babies.

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Folk ways of lice

At the core of any method are natural components, the composition of which is absolutely harmless to both the expectant mother and her baby.

1. Tea tree oil. Most parasites, and lice, too, among them, do not tolerate the scent of this essential oil. Enough twice a week to rub it into the scalp to get rid of insects.For the prevention of oil can be added to the shampoo or rinse.
2. A decoction of peppermint or wild rosemary also quite successfully copes with the adversity. Of course, it will not save nits, but surely from adult individuals. After rinsing with decoctions, it is recommended to thoroughly comb through the entire “mane”.

Cranberry juice kills parasites

1. Cranberries handle the same efficiency as vinegar, but there is no risk of burns and unpleasant itching. Cranberries crush, juice rubbed the scalp and leave for a few minutes. This procedure is carried out for a week and a half, after which you can forget about lice as a nightmare.

Vinegar as the softest way

Treatment of lice in pregnant women can be carried out with vinegar. It can be called the softest application option. A normal 9% liquid is dissolved 1 to 1 with water. Next, moisten a cotton towel and wind around it, and wrap a bandage over the improvised cap. It takes 1-2 hours for the solution to act on adults, and the sticky part of the egg cocoon was significantly damaged.

For cleansing, you must use food vinegar 9%

All wash off the usual shampoo, and then you can remove them manually, as described earlier. If necessary, the operation is repeated after a week.

To delay the treatment can not, therefore, to start the fight must immediately after identifying the problem. Since the life and health of the future man is at stake, we recommend that you contact a parasitologist and get his advice on a suitable means.

Safe tools for expectant mothers

In the treatment of lice in pregnant women can not use the means of industrial production. They contain insecticides (poisons), which can enter the body of the future mother through the skin, and enter the placenta.

Means on the basis of essential oils are allowed for use in pregnant women conditionally. Manufacturers do not guarantee that the use will not entail negative consequences for the future mother and fetus Unusual sharp smell can cause toxicosis in the second and even third trimester of pregnancy, which is very dangerous. How to treat lice during pregnancy? The list of approved products for expectant mothers is given below:

Vinegar. The best way to get rid of nits. Wine or apple vinegar breaks down gluten, which attaches nits to the hair, and it easily falls off. Before use 9% vinegar diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 1, and gently applied to the hair with a sponge.

Cranberry. Another safe tool that effectively helps to unglue the nits from the hair is considered to be ordinary cranberries. Organic acids (citric, quinic and benzoic), which are part of it, quickly destroy the binding gluten. Putting gruel of cranberries on his head, you must wait five minutes. After that start combing.

Bow. Vegetable masks contain essential oils, stupefying lice, and temporarily paralyzing their motor activity.

Laundry soap. They wash their heads, as well as any dry shampoo, soaking on the head for 5-10 minutes. After the soap is washed off the hair, proceed to combing. The tool is not very effective (it will take several days to achieve a noticeable result, but it is completely safe).

And how to treat pediculosis during pregnancy, in addition to the above funds? Use a variety of mechanical methods, as well as electrical and thermal devices. The most popular of them are:

Pediculium combAntiv Effectively and quickly copes with head parasites, thanks to a special sharpening of the bases of the teeth - in the form of spirals, on which insects and their larvae gather. Antivit improves combing efficiency by 50%.

Electric comb "RobiComb". Equipped with a unique insect detection detector. During operation, it emits a quiet buzz, the interruption of which serves as a signal that a louse or nit has been caught.This device is especially effective for control checks of the last parasites.

Iron for hair. Way based on exposure to high temperatures. It helps to destroy the nits, clinging to the hair along the entire length. The downside of the use of "irons" is the inability to treat hair near the surface of the head.

How to remove head lice in a pregnant: the sequence of struggle

Coping with pediculosis during pregnancy is not an easy task. Nothing is allowed, everything is forbidden, how can lice be removed from a pregnant woman? If you do not succumb to emotions and act consistently, you can get rid of uninvited guests in a short period of time. Set yourself a real deadline, for example, a week, and calmly and purposefully go to the goal. A lice control plan might look like this:

first day. Treatment of the head with cranberry juice, combing with a special comb.

Wash all bedding. Prevention of pediculosis in other family members,

So, this is the most complete answer to the question: “How can lice be removed from a pregnant woman?”

What means can lice in pregnant women?

The problem of pregnant women with pediculosis is a rather poor product range. From pharmacy drugs, you can use tools such as Pedilin, Knicks and Delacet. If future mothers want to use the safest products that do not contain any chemical elements, you can opt for:

1. vinegar
2. tar soap
3. herbal decoctions,
4. on essential oils,
5. on juices squeezed from plants.

Combing is also an effective method of removing parasites.which is carried out using special scallops. This is the safest way to get rid of head lice. The only downside is his everyday use until all insects are removed from the scalp.

The best pharmaceutical preparations and their composition

In pharmacies, you can purchase drugs that are safe for women in the position. They guarantee high quality when getting rid of head lice after the first use and absolute safety for the woman and the developing fetus.

Categorically Prohibited the use of funds, which include permethrin. When applied to the scalp, this substance penetrates the bloodstream, causing negative reactions in pregnant women and the future baby.

Also worth avoid drugs that contain cyclomethicone. It refers to toxic compounds and is prohibited for use in women in the position.

The safest chemicals are:

Pedilin shampoo.

Pedilin Shampoo is an antiparasitic agent for the treatment of lice - infestation of the scalp with lice.

Pharmacological action Pedilina is the result of the cumulative action of its constituent components.

The main component of the shampoo is melathion, which does not have negative reactions in pregnant women.

Cream Knicks.

It also has a natural, safe base, which is Canadian Fir Balsam.

Cream for external use light orange color, uniform, without foreign particles, with a characteristic odor.

Due to the fact that there is a small amount of permethrin in the product, it is still necessary to consult with your doctor before use. Medfoks.

This is 5% concentrate, which is a liquid solution of a pale yellow color.

From it independently prepare an emulsion, following the instruction. On the hair, the product must be kept for 20 minutes and then rinsed thoroughly.

The only drawback is the likelihood of applying a slight irritation to the skin. Pair Plus. The drug in the form of an aerosol, which includes permethrin, malathion and the enhancing effect of these components piperonyl butxide.

Available in the form of a spray, shampoo and lotion.

In addition to substances that adversely affect the parasites, the drug includes mineral oil. This is the safest drug for pregnant women. The only drawback is that it does not destroy insects after one use.

Therefore, repeat the procedure after a week.

Folk medicine methods

Despite the safety of the listed drugs for lice, some women an allergic reaction may occur. In this case you can use the recipes of traditional medicine. In terms of their effectiveness, they are not inferior to pharmacy drugs and are suitable for women who have toxicosis or if the pregnancy passes with complications.

Herbal decoctions

To prepare the broth, you need one tablespoon of raw material to pour a glass of boiling water and let it brew for 20 minutes. The broth is applied to the curls and hold for 20-30 minutes.

Then everything is just washed off with running water. The following plants are suitable for controlling parasites:

This is a proven tool that gives a positive result in the fight against head lice. When using is required vinegar, whose concentration is 6%.

1. It is necessary to dilute 50 g of vinegar with the same amount of water.
2. Stir the mixture and apply on the scalp for 20 minutes.
3. They wrap the head in a plastic bag and wait 20 minutes.
4. Then rinse the mixture under running water.

If parasites are left on the head of hair, repeat the procedure after 7 days.

Tar soap

Tar soap is considered one of the most famous folk remedies for lice. This is an excellent remedy for pediculosis.

Its advantage is that one procedure is enough to get rid of insects.

For this just lather your head, foam everything up with your hands and cover your hair with a package.

Hold for 30 minutes and rinse.

Ivy Budra

1. 3 tablespoons of the plant is poured with a glass of vinegar and infused this mixture for a week.
2. Rubbed into the scalp and washed off after 50 minutes.

After the first use of this recipe, all parasites will die.

Budra ivy-shaped is famous for its beneficial properties.

In folk medicine for the preparation of various tools using the aerial part of the plant.

What categorically can not be used?

• Kerosene, as it has toxic components. If it comes into contact with the skin, it can penetrate the bloodstream, which is dangerous for the woman in the position of the unborn child.
• Chemeric water, as it contains alcohol, which also penetrates into the blood.
• Pharmaceutical preparations containing permethrin cannot be used.
• It should avoid drugs with cyclomethicone, which can have a negative impact on the development of the fetus.

To avoid negative consequences after the use of funds for lice, a pregnant woman should remember that you can not:

1. use alcohol preparations
2. dust, which is very toxic,
3. any product that contains permethrin,
4. hellebore water.

For safety with pediculosis, a pregnant woman should consult a doctor. It is recommended to carry out the treatment of the head with the use of folk recipes, chemicals, in the instructions of which there is permission to use the composition for pregnant women. Can also be combed using a special comb.

The safest way to combat head lice

The safest remedy in the fight against head lice is use of a special comb, which can be purchased at the pharmacy.

You can use a mechanical comb, which has long and frequent teeth with special notches.

Such features of the structure of teeth allow you to get rid of not only adults, but also from the larvae.

You can use an electric comb, which is not inferior in efficiency to chemicals. It works on ordinary batteries. When switched on, electrical discharges pass between the teeth, which act on
parasites kill them.

For humans, such discharges are safe. In addition, there is a special stop on the crest, which does not allow the teeth to come into contact with the scalp.

Preventive measures

A necessary component of prevention is regular hair hygiene. Since pediculosis is transmitted from patient to healthy, it is necessary exclude contacts with infected. If one of the family members is sick with head lice, hair treatment is necessary for all family members. Also recommended:

• do not use the patient’s personal belongings: hats, towels, hairbrushes, hairpins,
• it is necessary to carry out the processing of bed linen,
• disinfect living quarters,
• conduct head examinations daily to rule out infection.

In the presence of lice, a pregnant woman should consult a doctor, which will select an effective and safe means of parasites. The correct approach to the treatment of pediculosis will allow you to permanently get rid of parasites.

Causes of disease

What causes pediculosis in future moms? There are many sources of infection and they are not very different from the sources of infection of other people. Doctors have long talk about the danger of catching head lice in public places. The main source is an infected person.

Pediculosis in pregnant women has features, because the body of pregnant women is weakened, and the immune system can fail. The probability of infection in pregnant women is much higher than in ordinary people. Doctors identify two sources of infection with head lice:

• contact with contaminated: use of linen, clothes, combs and other items of hygiene.
• sexually transmitted pubic louse.

Some believe that lice can be infected by pets, but this opinion is wrong. Human lice are different from animals and it is possible to pick up parasites only from humans.

Safe treatments

Not every treatment method is suitable for a weakened female body during pregnancy. Phenomena such as toxicosis can further narrow the list of acceptable treatment options. There are two safe methods of treatment of pediculosis in pregnant women:

• mechanically
• pharmacy tools.

If lice in pregnant women begin to be treated in a timely manner before the parasites have time to lay the larvae, then mechanical intervention will be sufficient. It is necessary to take a comb for hair with sparse teeth and simply comb lice and nits. It is best to do this in the bathroom, since there everything that has been combed out will have to be immediately washed off. Pharmacies sell special combs for combing lice, but you can also use simple ones. This method is the most secure.

A remedy for pediculosis can be purchased at any pharmacy, but it is important to consult with your doctor first. Most drugs contain permethrin. The likelihood that the drug with this substance can harm the health of the baby is very low, but there are still contraindications.

Pediculosis during pregnancy is strictly prohibited to treat with drugs containing in the composition:

Devices used in the fight against head lice

Our grandmothers did not know about this treatment option, but modern medicine offers several innovative devices.Choosing a remedy for lice, you should pay attention to:

• Antiv Comb,
• RobiComb electric comb,
• Ironing

Comb Antiv - anti-pediculosis device, the teeth of which are sharpened in a special way. They are shaped like spirals - it makes it easy to collect lice and nits.

RobiComb electric comb is equipped with a parasite detection detector. After switching on, a quiet buzz appears, and as soon as the device detects lice or nits, it stops for a second. This is a sign that the parasite is caught.

The principle of operation of irons devices based on the effects of high temperature on the parasite. Carrying them along the entire length of the hair, removed adhering lice and nits. However, such a device does not allow to eliminate parasites on the head itself and near the hair roots.

You can buy devices for eliminating lice from a pregnant woman in pharmacies and specialty stores. They are particularly effective in the initial stage of the disease.

Traditional medicine

The recipes of traditional medicine especially often resort to pregnant women. All of them want to find the most safe means for themselves and the baby. The fight against head lice in a pregnant woman should begin immediately after recognition of the disease. The most popular means of traditional medicine against head lice for pregnant women is vinegar.

Apply vinegar is very simple, fit any - and 9%, and apple:

1. wash your hair with ordinary shampoo,
2. blot hair with a towel
3. must be rubbed into the head cooked vinegar, distributing evenly throughout the hair,
4. A plastic bag and a towel are worn on top,
5. two hours later, the hair is washed with warm water, washing out each strand thoroughly,
6. after it is recommended to comb the hair with a comb,
7. repeat the procedure is allowed up to 4 times a week.

Lice during pregnancy can be overcome and other popular recipes:

• Tea tree oil (added to shampoos and rubbed into the hair roots) - has a parasitic deterrent effect.
• Ivy, infused with vinegar - is rubbed into the roots of the hair, a film or a bag and a towel are put on top, kept for several hours, washed off with warm water.
• Cranberry juice - rubbed into the hair roots, has the ability to soften the fastening of nits, which facilitates the process of combing them.

Before deciding how to treat pediculosis with folk remedies, it is important to make sure that the condition of the disease is not advanced. Otherwise, no drugs can not do.

Pediculosis prevention

Lice during pregnancy, most likely, will not affect those women who comply with preventive measures.

These include the following rules:

• Avoiding contact with people who live in obvious unsanitary conditions (it is recommended not to approach them at a distance of several meters).
• You need to stay away from those who constantly itch, have bites on the body and other rashes, and also have noticeable lice and nits on the head.
• The rejection of promiscuous sex will avoid the appearance of pubic lice.
• Refusal to use someone else's hairbrushes, hairpins and other means of hygiene.
• Regular replacement of bed linen (washing clothes is recommended at high temperatures, at which all parasites die).
• Regular examination of the hair - this procedure will notice the first signs of lice and start treatment on time.
• In the event of an unintentional collision with people living in sanitary conditions, you can use prophylactic drugs from the pharmacy, for example, special shampoos with a deterrent effect.

Compliance with these rules for preventing head lice in pregnant women will prevent other health problems of the future mother and baby.

Disease prevention

The main preventive measure for all, not only for pregnant women, are regular head checks. If the skin on the head is badly injured by this procedure, a protective balm is applied to it. Control checks spend within a week after completion processing cycle.

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