Tag: Lice

According to Greek mythology, Pluto transformed a nymph he had fallen in love with, named Mentha, into a herb so people could continue to...

You must have heard of people using alcohol to clean a cut or a wound to reduce infection. Have you ever wondered the reason...

Summer brings with it the joy of camping outdoors as well as the horror of being bitten by creepy crawlies. We may smear insect...

Olive oil is a staple in most kitchens. However, its benefits go beyond cooking. Its antibacterial properties treat fungal and bacterial infections. It can also be used to suffocate head lice. When combined with honey and beeswax, olive oil suppresses cytokines and heals diaper rashes. Regular doses of olive oil can treat constipation. Cyclosporin A, a compound found in olive oil, significantly delays hair shedding. Olive oil also reduces sun damage and relieves knee pain.

All of us try our best to stay squeaky-clean. We have dozens of bottles of shampoos and soaps in our bathrooms, carry hand sanitizer...

Pubic lice can spread through sex, close contact, or poor hygiene. About 3 million Americans get it each year. Pubic lice aren’t dangerous, but they’re very itchy and irritating. You might be able to spot them on pubic hair. Dark skin spots, fatigue, and fever may also crop up. Treatment calls for a medicated lotion, gel, or shampoo. To prevent a pubic lice infestation, avoid having sex with someone who has it until treatment is done.

Lice is one of the most common problems that kids face. Around 6 to 12 millions kids get infected with lice every year in...

Lice! The last thing you want to see on your hair. But you can't help it, especially if you have a preschooler at home....

Pour alcohol on your head, wetting your hair evenly, and comb with a head lice comb to get rid of head lice. You can also spray solutions of alcohol and lavender oil or alcohol and tea tree oil onto the scalp and hair. Applying a solution of equal amounts of rubbing alcohol, vinegar, and baby oil can also treat head lice.

An itchy crotch can spoil your day. Up to 20% of the world population is affected by it. You can get an itchy crotch if you share your towels with others, tight clothing can also be a cause. Other reasons for an itchy crotch include pubic lice, fungal infections, herpes, genital warts, and contact dermatitis.

Native to southern Ecuador and northern Peru, where it still grows uncultivated, the cherimoya is a tropical fruit that was carried to other parts...

Camphor is a waxy, white byproduct made from distilling the bark of camphor trees. While it is traditionally used during Hindu prayer rituals, it...

You notice your child is itching his head an abnormal amount. He seems uncomfortable and you suspect it might be head lice. You start...

When applied on damp skin, petroleum jelly locks in the skin's natural moisture. It heals minor cuts, keeping them moist and preventing scabs, and soothes diaper rashes. To treat cradle cap or head lice, apply it on your kid's head and leave it overnight. This lice treatment is effective for adults too. If you are prone to swimmer's ear, dab some jelly on a clean cotton swab and insert it in your ears while you swim.

There are 3 types of lice: head lice, body lice, pubic crab lice. Head lice, with a lifespan of 40 days, live the longest among the 3, followed by body and pubic lice which live up to a month. Both head and pubic lice need a regular supply of human blood to survive (unlike body lice!) and can perish within 24 hours without a human host to "feed" from.