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Lice in children
Head lice are small, blood-sucking parasites that colonise human hair. Although lice in children are annoying, they are neither dangerous nor a sign of poor hygiene. Children in particular are often affected as they have close contact with each other. 🚸👪
Head lice are unpleasant, but no reason to panic. You can get rid of them quickly.
What are lice?
Lice are small parasites that live in our bodies. Hair settle here. They are harmlessbut can be reduced by strong Itching can be very annoying.
Head lice spread mainly through direct head contact. However, you can also use Shared hairbrushes, combs, hats or pillows be transferred.
How do you recognise lice in children?
Itching: The most common symptom is intense itching on the scalp, particularly at the back of the head and behind the ears.
Small red dots: The bite marks can lead to small red dots.
Nits: The eggs of the lice (nits) are small, white balls that adhere firmly to the hair. They are often difficult to remove.
Treatment of head lice
Lice remedy: There are special shampoos and lotions against head lice that are available in pharmacies.
Wet combing: Wet combing with a fine lice comb is an effective method of removing both lice and nits.
Wash bed linen, towels and hats at a minimum of 60 degrees: To ensure that all lice have been removed and a new infestation can be avoided.
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