Why Some Families Keep Getting Lice Again and Again

You got rid of the lice, cleaned your home, and thought everything was good. Only to have someone scratching another week or two from now. Don't worry if this keeps happening because, in most cases, the return of lice is due to an overlooked treatment or a new exposure, not to lice being hard to eliminate.  

Missed Nits  

One of the main causes of lice reinfection is overlooking nits and only removing the adult lice. When the nits hatch, the problem will begin anew. Properly combing through the hair and examining the areas behind the ears and the nape of the neck are especially important.   

Not Checking the Entire Family 

Treating just one person is not always enough, because lice from someone else in the family can cause a problem again. They could spread the lice to everyone without knowing they have it themselves.  Check the entire family and make sure proper treatment is completed.  

Lice Infection from School  

Kids spend much of their time in close contact with their peers, and hence, school is one of the places where lice infections are likely to occur. Advise kids against head-to-head contact and against sharing hats, combs, and other hair accessories.  Use LiceGuard Lice Repellent Hair Spray to prevent lice from reoccurring. 

Errors in Treatment 

Not undergoing treatment, failure to follow instructions, and giving up before treatment completion will ensure that lice remain. Ensure you follow all the instructions when administering the treatment.   

Follow-Up Checks 

Keep monitoring the hair even after treatment for the coming two weeks. If lice are detected, an infestation can be prevented.  

Tips to Avoid Lice  

Although there is no sure way to prevent lice, here are some steps that one can take: 

• Inspect the child's hair often.  

• Do not share personal hair tools.  

• Ensure that children do not touch each other's heads. 

• Respond promptly to the presence of lice.  

• Use LiceGuard Lice Repellent Hair Spray for 24-hour protection from lice. 

 Cleanliness at Home  

Fortunately, lice don't survive exceptionally long off the scalp, so you will not have to clean your entire house thoroughly. However, what you should do is: 

• Wash recently used linens, headgear, and clothes in hot water.  

• Immerse combs and brushes in hot water for five to ten minutes. 

• Vacuum upholstered furniture, carpets, and vehicle seats.  

• Keep non-washable items sealed in a plastic bag for 3-4 days. 

 By addressing the problem, conducting follow-up checks, and adopting a few preventive measures, you can break the reinfestation cycle and keep your house lice free.