Only those who have suffered from head lice can tell how much embarrassment this problem can bring. Having head lice is irritating and wearisome and thus getting proper lice treatment is a must. Right after you have diagnosed that you have head lice, you should try to treat it.
The Most Common Treatment Procedures
The most procedure of treating head lice includes head lice insecticides such as gels, lotions and shampoos and web combing. You will find two types of insecticides in the market- alcohol based and water based. Both of these are effective and do not have much difference in treatment effectiveness. However, the alcohol-based insecticides cannot be used by all and at all cost should be avoided if you have eczema or asthma problem. Doctors also treat children mainly using the water-based insecticides. Of the different kinds of insecticides, Lyclear (Permethin) is really effective.
This head lice insecticide comes as a dermal cream. The active ingredient used in Lyclear is Permethirin and it can be used to treat not only head lice but also to treat crab lice and scabies. Those who suffer from scabies suffer from severe itching that leads to red blotches in skin and to secondary infection. If it is being used for head lice or crab lice, it should be applied on suffering area and should be left for 24 hours on skin. If used for treating scabies, it should be applied to the whole body and left overnight.
Things to keep in Mind
If you are using Lyclear, you should keep in mind that this cream can only be used externally. When applied, make sure to be careful to avoid any kind of contact with the eyes or mouth. The person who is helping the patient should wear gloves made of rubber. It is best effective when it is applied on cool and dry skin. Wait for a while to cool your skin if you have just taken a bath. After the Lyclear cream has been applied, it should be kept in the body for eight to twenty four hours depending on for which purpose it is being applied. If it is applied for scabies then it should be left in the skin for eight to twelve hours and used for crab lice then it should be kept in skin for twenty-four hours. If the hands in which it has been applied is washed with soap, it has to be applied again.
Who Cannot Use Lyclear
- Those who are allergic to any of the ingredients mentioned in the label
- Infants (under 2 months old)
People who are using other steroid creams to treat eczema.