Treatment
The Nit-Pickers head lice treatment is a revolutionary new way to kill head lice and their eggs without using pesticides or other chemicals. The treatment, which uses only controlled heated air, kills all stages of head lice safely, very effectively and fast! The treatment is highly effective against all head lice infestations, including infestations with pesticide-resistant lice and for individuals who have asthma, allergies, or other conditions that preclude traditional chemical treatments. The treatment is performed by a trained, certified Operator. An average of 30 minutes is required to make sure the whole scalp is treated. A comb-out with a fine-tooth louse comb is done to remove most of the dead lice and eggs, as well as any unlikely, but possible live lice that managed to survive. Depending on the thickness of the hair and the extent of the infestation, this comb-out can take between 15 and 45 minutes and is included as part of the treatment service provided by the team.
Post Treatment
Control your environment
Head lice cannot jump, fly, or swim, and they are usually spread by direct head-to-head, or hand-to-head contact with another person who has lice.
To reduce the chances of getting re-infested from another person, or from items that may have lice on them, it is important to:
Check all family members and close friends for signs of head lice. Seek a lice treatment as soon as possible for all suspected cases. Avoid head-to-head and hand to-head contact with anyone who has.
Detection & Diagnosis
- Vacuum rugs, car pets, car seats and furniture including mattresses
- Throw used vacuum bag in outside garbage
- Wash bedding, towels and clothing in very hot water (above 60 degrees)
- Throw pillows, stuffed animals etc. into your dryer for 20-30 minutes at the highest heat or seal in plastic bags for over 48 hours
- Boil hair ties/hair brushes/combs etc. for 10-20 minutes or freeze them in a plastic bag overnight
- Head lice cannot survive off a human head for more than 24 to 48 hours. The use of pesticide sprays in your home is not recommended, they will unnecessarily expose your family and pets to harmful chemicals
Continue To Check Regularly For Head Lice
Periodic combing with a louse comb after the treatment is done to guard against re-infestation is recommended.
Check the scalp and hair of all family members for 10 days after treatment.
Examine head in a well-lit area (daylight is best).
Part the hair and look carefully at the scalp, behind the ears and the nape of neck – these are “hot spots”.
Address
Suite 107
The Ridge Wellness Centre
1 Ateljee Street
Randpark Ridge
Contact
pretorius.sharon@yahoo.com
082 634 8637