Are you losing more hair than normal or do you find that you have much less hair now than you did a few weeks ago? Are you experiencing shedding or hair thinning? Then you might have come in contact with a new gene of lice called ‘super lice‘. Super lice have spread all across the U.S. and they are a huge problem because they can bald you quickly and expose you to deadly diseases. In some cases, you may lose half of your hair in as little as a few weeks after having come in contact with them. So, it is important to know as much about super lice as possible!
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What Are Super Lice?
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Super lice are like normal lice (also called a louse) in the sense that they live in the hair, on your head, or in your eyebrows, eyelashes, underarm hair, or pubic hair. Super lice are parasitic bugs/insects that live by feeding on your blood and dead skin cells. Humans and animals are food for lice, so we are their hosts, which means they feed and live off of us.
“Lice are parasites that live on the skin of an affected dog. They are actually a small insect that feeds by chewing on the skin of the dog or by sucking the blood…” (PetMD Editorial. (2012, October 22). Lice in Dogs. PetMD).
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The adult louse mates with one another. They lay their eggs, which are called nits, near the hair shaft. Lice reproduce fast because adult lice try to mate with every other louse that is available and of a decent size. Then, the females will lay several eggs a day.
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“Head lice incubation period lasts about a week (from 6 to 9 days exactly), which means that head lice eggs or nits hatch occurs about a week after eggs have been laid. Head lice eggs hatch to release a nymph. The latter resembles the adult lice, but of course, it is smaller…The adult stage is reached after approximately 7 days… from the laying of the egg to the emergence of adults are 17 days, and the adult will live for about 30-40 days…The lifespan of head lice when adults are about 30 days. This means that head lice, once they have reached the adult stage, will live for about one month” ( Source: https://headlicecenter.com/head-lice-life-cycle/
Lice can be found all around the world, but super lice are currently an epidemic in the U.S. In 2015, super lice were found in about 25 states, but in 2016, they were found in 48 U.S. states. So now, in 2018, they are very likely in every state across the United States.
Super lice are different from traditional lice because they have evolved and their DNA has mutated to become resistant to many current medicinal lice treatments.
“Due to a genetic mutation, super lice are resistant to pyrethroids, the family of insecticides contained in common over-the-counter treatments used to kill lice.” Source: https://people.com/celebrity/super-lice-outbreak-hits-25-states-what-you-need-to-know/
Since these genetically superior super lice are now resistant to some of our current over-the-counter lice treatments like Nix, it is time to consider updating our current anti lice regimen by looking into new lice treatments, such as natural homeopathic remedies.
Symptoms/Signs of Lice
- Scalp sensitivity, tenderness, or soreness
- Feeling movement on your scalp
- Scratching and itching
- Hair loss and thinning
- Balding: Partial or full alopecia
Some people who have lice have no symptoms. There is no itching or scratching, but the lice are usually physically noticeable and can be seen as flakes on top of the hair.
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In more extreme cases, people with lice may experience malnourishment, Anemia caused by blood loss, or develop a dangerous diseases called typhus.
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Who Is Most At Risk For Lice?
- People who travel a lot or who are around frequent travelers.
- People who stay in hotels often can spread lice quickly to people they are around.
- People with young children.
- Students because of outbreaks in schools and classrooms.
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- People who work around animals and pets, especially sick ones.
- Anyone who have a lot of hair on their body.
- People who go to a lot of group functions or large events, since lice can travel on clothing and bags.
- Anyone who has intimate contact with someone who has lice or who has been in the bed or shared hairbrushes and towels with someone who has lice.
How To Treat Lice
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Step-By-Step Guide To Remove Lice
4. Wipe Down All Counter Tops and Surfaces that were touched while infected with lice with a strong astringent or cleaning agent like bleach. You can also use a natural alternative to bleach, such as the Natural Herbal Lotion. Along with countertops, plastic items must also be wiped off because lice eggs could be on them, so just as you must treat your body for lice, you must treat your whole home as well.
5. Spray All Furniture With A Lice Killer like the Natural Herbal Lotion. Bleach may damage some furniture, so it should be avoided on some furniture pieces like mahogany or couches that are not white.
Conclusion
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