The presence of lice is a very unpleasant thing, and it is also very delicate. It is unlikely that anyone would want to say this out loud, even if urgent help is required. The disease is called head lice and most often, when discussed, many have an expression of disgust on their face, an unpleasant sensation, that is, nothing positive.
But, like it or not, we have to talk about it, because, according to statistics, every second person faces a similar problem, so it is very desirable to know how you can help here.
Features of the design of the comb from lice
Lice combs have always been used to treat head lice, but modern models are significantly different from those before. The device has a small size, a comfortable shape for holding in the hand, equipped with long, fine teeth, with notches applied to them, which help to remove lice and nits from the hair. To avoid injury to the scalp, the teeth have rounded ends. The combs are made of metal or plastic.
A lice comb will help ease and speed up the removal of parasites.
The combs can be used as a stand-alone or as an adjunct for the treatment of head lice. As an auxiliary, it is used after using hair treatment with chemical preparations: sprays, shampoos, etc.
Without combing out with a special comb, it is possible to be treated for pediculosis for a very long time, since all chemicals kill only adult parasites, and nits have such a protective shell through which insecticides cannot penetrate. The drugs only destroy the sticky substance, due to which they stick to the hair. Thus, if you do not comb out, more and more insects will hatch. And the complex effect will provide the fastest and most effective effect in the fight against this disease. However, having great perseverance and endurance, you can cope with head lice only with the help of a comb.
The comb is able to cope with head lice without the use of any chemicals
The advantages of using a comb include:
- Reliability. With the help of such a device, you can remove not only adult lice, but also their offspring.
- Safety. It is impossible to damage the hair or scalp with a comb, and the absence of toxic substances will not have a detrimental effect on the structure of the hairline. In addition, this item can be used by both a child and an adult.
- Long service life. A scallop can be purchased once and used every time as needed. Shampoos and other detergents tend to run out and go beyond the expiration date. With a comb, it is unlimited.
- The ability to combine with other drugs. A comb can be used to improve the effect of using other drugs.
In addition to the undeniable advantages, this device also has some disadvantages:
- the need for frequent processing, which will take too much time and effort;
- the inability to carry out independent treatment, since combing out lice and nits to oneself is a rather difficult and ineffective task, because the main thing here is to see the place being treated;
It is almost impossible to carry out the combing procedure on your own. - extensive infestation can reduce the effectiveness of the comb treatment;
- high cost - prices for high-quality scallops are quite high and amount to about one thousand rubles.
Video: chemical and mechanical ways to get rid of lice
Types of ridges
There are many commercially available combing combs. They can be metal, wood, plastic and even electrical.
The lice comb now looks like a real gadget: long, even teeth have a very small clearance, a special spiral-shaped notch is applied to the teeth to securely hold and remove the nits
Our great-grandmothers also used plastic products. You can buy them in any store, but they are of little use. It's all about the plastic teeth, which are very bent and do not have notches that help in combing.
Most often, a plastic lice comb is put into boxes with lice remedies
Wooden scallops have also been around for a long time. They are more durable than plastic, but also not equipped with notches. Therefore, they are also ineffective.
A wooden comb for lice and nits, which you can buy at any store, will not be useful
More useful are products with long metal teeth, the distance between which is less than one millimeter. Such teeth are more durable, and due to the applied micro-notches, the comb is able to comb out even nits that are firmly attached to the hair. But the handle of the product can be any: made of metal, plastic or wood. But still the most popular are products made entirely of metal.
The metal comb from the lice has a spacing between the teeth of less than 0.09 mm, the lice are 2 to 4 mm in size, the nits are approximately 0.4 mm: the parasites cannot slip between the teeth, which makes the comb a very effective device
In foreign countries, they are beginning to use a new method of dealing with head lice - heat treatment. Insects are destroyed with a powerful air jet from a special hair dryer, the temperature of which reaches 60 ° C. The method can become quite simple and effective, but has not yet received much widespread use.
The heat treatment method is quite convenient and safe for humans.
RobiComb electric comb
In addition to simple mechanical combs, electrical devices also appear. One of the brightest representatives is the RobiComb product. It is a novelty on the market, but has already established itself as an effective remedy.
The RobiComb comes with a brush for caring for the gadget, after each procedure it is recommended to clean the teeth of dirt
The comb is made of plastic, has metal teeth, and is battery operated. On the side, the teeth are protected by plastic tabs to prevent contact of the product with the scalp. The principle of operation is that during combing, when the parasite hits the tooth of the comb, a discharge of current occurs, which kills the insect. For a person, such a discharge is not dangerous.
The advanced Robi Comb Pro model is equipped with a lice and nits detection sensor
The RobiComb should only be used on dry hair.
The electric comb is quite effective - it allows you to get rid of all the parasites in one application. The price for it starts from two thousand rubles.
Video: electric combs for lice and nits
How to choose a quality product
There are basic criteria that a good comb must meet:
- safety;
- ease of use;
- efficiency;
- reliability;
- long service life.
Lice are very small insects, so when choosing a comb, pay attention to the frequency of its teeth
The prices for fixtures depend on the manufacturers and the materials from which the comb is made. You shouldn't buy the cheapest products, they won't do much good, and you still have to replace them with a better product.
Testimonials
Elizaveta: “The first time I came across such a comb came with an antiparasitic shampoo, which I bought to remove lice from my son after he went to school. Six years have passed since then, we have faced the problem of head lice more than once, but I no longer bought shampoo or other means, I always helped and saved the comb that remained after the first purchase ”.
Vladimir: “I was wary of the comb, because I heard that it does not help by itself, it should only be used as an additional tool. However, I had to refuse a special insecticidal preparation, and a very strong allergy to it began.
At the same time, the comb became my salvation: if you use it correctly and regularly, you can get rid of lice in about two weeks. "
Alla: “I used the comb both for removing lice from myself and from a child. In both cases, it took us only a week to recover from head lice. At the same time, all insects were eliminated the first time, in all remaining procedures, only nits were removed. I am very pleased that they used this particular device, and did not use chemistry, especially for the treatment of my son. "
Review of popular combs
There are several popular comb manufacturers on the market today, whose products are distinguished by the best efficiency and quality. These include combs from companies:
- AntiV;
- LiceGuard;
- NitFree;
- Pediculen ultra.
AntiV Comb
The AntiV scallop is the most popular of all such devices. It is equipped with long, thin, dense teeth, on which special notches are applied. The prongs themselves are rounded, which makes them safe. The product has a round handle with silicone inserts for a comfortable grip on the comb. The price for this product is about a thousand rubles.
The long teeth of the AntiV comb allow for thicker strands, and the original notch pattern ensures reliable removal of lice
Video: instructions for using the AntiV comb
Hairbrush LiceGuard
LiceGuard combs have steel teeth and a plastic handle. They are usually sold in packages that contain two devices: one with long teeth, the other with short ones. This solution allows you to choose the comb that is optimal for a particular type and length of hair. In addition, an anti-corrosion compound is applied to the teeth. In addition to the combs, the set includes a special hairpin with a magnifying glass tip that helps to separate hair into strands. The price of such a set is about 850 rubles.
LiceGuard Combs are designed for use on fine or thick hair
Video: LiceGuard scallops
Scallop NitFree
Externally, the comb is very similar to the AntiV product: the handle has the same rounded shape, is equipped with silicone inserts, the teeth are long, frequent, with notches. The difference lies only in the logo and the price - it is slightly higher - about 1100 rubles. This product is made of high quality steel, and the teeth are attached using a laser, which ensures the reliability and durability of the comb.
The teeth of the NitFree comb do not damage the hair, do not cling to it, so the hair does not break or pull out
Video: NitFree Comb Specifications
Product from Pedikulen ultra
The pediculen ultra comb is the least popular of all devices.It has similar characteristics: it has frequent long metal teeth and a plastic handle. However, its teeth are not serrated, which may be the reason for its least popularity among consumers. But the price can please - you can buy the device for only 200 rubles.
Together with the Pedikulen comb, manufacturers offer to purchase a magnifying glass specially designed to find lice in the hair.
Video: pedikulen ultra lice comb
How to use lice combs
Getting rid of head lice with combs is a fairly simple exercise, but it requires care and perseverance. There are several conditions for combing to be more effective:
- the room in which the procedure is carried out must be well lit;
- as an accessory, you can use a magnifying glass to better see insects on your hair;
- found parasites must be placed on white paper or a sheet, previously spread on a hard surface;
Insects will be better visible on the white surface, which means you can destroy all parasites found - combing is done from top to bottom, while the hair must be divided into strands.
How to carry out the procedure:
- Wash your hair with your usual cleanser.
- Dry them with a towel.
- If your hair is long, you need to collect it in a ponytail with an elastic band.
Collected hair will be easier to handle with a comb - Remove one strand from the ponytail and carefully, starting from the roots of the hair, comb through it with a comb.
each strand of hair must be carefully combed with a comb - Place the lice and nits found on a white sheet.
- Treat all hair this way.
The combing procedure lasts an average of half an hour, it must be repeated daily until it is possible to get rid of all parasites (at least seven days). During the first session, it will be possible to remove the bulk of insects from the hair.
So that during combing the lice do not scatter and infect other people, the procedure should be carried out in a closed bathroom, and the parasites should be destroyed as soon as they were discovered. You can flush them down the drain.
After completing the procedure, you need to disinfect the comb. To do this, place it in a special solution for three hours, which is prepared by mixing water, hydrogen peroxide and table vinegar, in a ratio of 0.5: 1: 1, respectively. After the specified time, the product is taken out and washed in hot water with a temperature of at least 70 ° C, then rinsed in warm water using soap.
In the prepared solution, you need to disinfect the comb within three hours
Comb use can be combined with other anti-lice medications such as shampoos or sprays. To do this, you need to process the hair with the selected product according to the instructions attached to it, then dry it and start combing it. If the shampoo has killed the parasites, then combing them out is easier, and you don't have to be afraid that they will run over to another person or scatter around the room.
Combining chemical and comb treatment will give the best result
The person who performs the combing procedure on an infected person needs to protect himself from the attack of parasites - it is necessary to collect the hair and hide it under a hat.
What patients say
We used the Robi Comb electric comb against lice. I am very pleased with the result: the parasites disappeared after the first combing out. Just in case, the procedure was carried out for several more days, but no lice or traces were observed. She treated her daughter's long hair in an hour and a half, her son's short hair in just 15 minutes. Now we use the device for preventive purposes in spring and autumn. I believe the scallop price is fully justified.
Yaroslava, 36 years old
My little daughter is very active and curious. After another weekend at her grandmother's, she brought lice home. The pharmacy advised us AntiV.During the first procedure, I combed out a lot of parasites and their eggs. In the second procedure, only one nit was combed out. The third combing did not give anything - the parasites were gone. I decided to repeat the combing again in a week, there were no lice. I'm happy with the comb. The only thing is that it can tangle the hair a little, but for this you need to comb it thoroughly before the procedure.
Olga, 27 years old
Safety and uniqueness of ridges
Combs for combing out lice and nits are absolutely safe for humans. They are suitable for all categories of people: pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants, those with various allergies, those who, for whatever reason, cannot or does not want to use drugs containing chemicals. In addition, the use of other remedies for head lice still implies the subsequent combing out of dead insects.
Combing is a safe and painless method of getting rid of head lice, even for children
Combs are not capable of harming the hair or scalp, as they have rounded teeth and a specially designed structure that does not catch or break the hair. Therefore, you can be sure that such a device as a lice comb will not only help get rid of such a nuisance as head lice, but also will not damage your hair.
All combs have a unique structure, namely the frequent arrangement of the teeth, which allows you to effectively remove parasites from the hair. Replacing the combs with an ordinary comb will not work, because its teeth are located at a much greater distance than is necessary for high-quality combing.
Instead of using a special comb for lice, using a regular comb, even with very frequent teeth, is a relatively ineffective activity: plastic teeth bend and diverge easily, passing lice and nits with a bunch of hair
If you do not want to buy a special comb, you can purchase a drug for head lice, which also includes a comb. The price for such sets is usually less, and the scallops are almost the same in quality. And complex treatment, using a chemical agent and a comb, will be faster.
Lavinal head lice spray contains a special comb for combing out
Disease prevention
Any disease is easier to prevent than to cure. To avoid getting head lice infestation, it is recommended:
- Parents should check the child's head for parasites every 5-7 days.
- Exclude close contact with people who live in unsatisfactory sanitary conditions.
- Refuse casual sex, even with a condom.
- Strictly follow the rules of personal hygiene.
- Do not use the personal belongings of strangers.
- Examine hair carefully after prolonged itching.
- Use essential oils when bathing and rinsing your hair. Parasites don't like their smell.
These simple rules will help protect against head lice and the complications that it provokes.
