How to cure phthiasis at home?

Pubic lice are insects, the appearance of which many carry quite difficult precisely in psychological terms. These parasites have a somewhat distinctive lifestyle compared to other bloodsuckers, they are not carriers of infections and it is quite difficult to identify them in the initial stages of infection.

Biology features

The lifestyle of pubic lice and phthiasis itself can be characterized as follows:

• can parasitize not only in the genital hair, but also in other places: axillary region, eyebrows and eyelashes;
• it does not tolerate the prolonged absence of a source of saturation and the negative impact of the environment;
• Phthyriasis is considered a sexually transmitted disease, since its occurrence is primarily affected by the ethical views and psychological problems of the infected person;
• ploshchits, unlike head parasites, lead a sedentary lifestyle, have a strong attachment to the hairline and are not able to leave the body of their master.

But at the same time, pubic head lice have similar biology features - they lay eggs, which are highly resistant to temperature extremes and insecticides. It is quite difficult to get rid of pubic nits by mechanical methods. For these reasons, the treatment of phthiasis can be time-consuming, especially when the infected person does not have sufficient information on effective approaches to solving this problem.

How to recognize the appearance?

Unfortunately, infection symptoms Pubic lice do not appear immediately. It may take several weeks before a person realizes his problem. During this time, the carrier is able to infect several people with phthyroidism and will not even suspect that it is the source of the disease.

Important! Pubic louse is "not interested" in what kind of life a person leads. These parasites with the same degree of probability can be infected by people who constantly observe the rules of personal hygiene, and those who live in unsanitary conditions.

Symptoms indicating infection with pubic pediculosis are as follows:

• bite marks in the affected area that resemble the marks from mosquito bites;
• slight swelling of tissues in the affected area;
• when a bite of pubic lice is injected a special enzyme, the action of which the skin can respond by the appearance of bluish spots;
• when combing the affected area, pustular inflammations and papules occur, which in an advanced state can develop into pyoderma.

Reasons for the appearance

The main cause of pubic lice is sexual intercourse with an infected person, during which insects crawl from the hair of the wearer to the hair of a second person.

On a note! Phytiasis is equally common in both men and women. Sometimes found in children.

You can catch these parasites in the open water, as they can live about 2 days under such conditions.

This problem is most common in third world countries where unsanitary conditions reign, as well as among people who have promiscuous sex life. With frequent changes in sexual partners, the spread of pubic lice is particularly intense and thus reaches countries that are highly developed in the sanitary plan.

Methods for the treatment of phthiasis

In order to get rid of pubic lice, you should consider all possible methods. These include:

• chemical - involves the use of powerful insecticides and is the most popular. This method differs from the others in its simplicity and at the same time reliability - by choosing an effective drug, pubic lice can be removed in one treatment, which does not take more than 1 hour. The main disadvantage of this method is the risk of adverse reactions;
• mechanical - shaving hair. The use of combs for combing in this case is impractical, since the effect will be negligible. And complete hair removal is cheap, safe and effective;
  

  Recommendation! For effective treatment and prevention of phthyriasis, hair should be shaved off from affected areas of the body continuously for several months. In this case, pubic lice are guaranteed to disappear.

• folk methods.

Recommendation! If pubic lice parasitize on the eyebrows and eyelashes, then in this case it is necessary to use special anti-pediculicidal agents.

But at the same time, in order for the treatment to be truly effective, a whole range of measures should be carried out, which begins most often with two-stage therapy, which is associated with the peculiarities of the vital activity of this parasite. Next, a preventive examination of all persons who in any way came into contact with the infected, as well as people whose personal hygiene products were close to the patient’s belongings, should be carried out. And at the end of treatment, the patient’s things are disinfected.

Thyroid Insecticides

To treat pubic lice, you need to choose the right chemical. The pharmaceutical industry produces quite a lot of such drugs, many of them act on the nervous system of insects, upsetting it and leading to paralysis, as a result of which the parasites die. Other remedies work to strangle lice - they envelop the insect's chitin cover with a thin film that prevents air from entering.

Important! Some insecticides can cause an allergic reaction on the part of the human body, but most of them are practically safe - harmful substances that enter the body simply break down.

All modern chemotherapeutic drugs, when used correctly, do an excellent job with the task, that is, they are guaranteed to eliminate lice and nits. But we should not forget that some of them will require repeated use in order to destroy the entire next nascent generation.

Creams and ointments

Such drugs are very laborious to use, but at the same time very effective. The most reliable of them include:

• Benzyl benzoate;
• Knicks
• Nittifor.

After applying this tool, pubic lice die after 4 hours. They do not act on nits, so re-processing is required.

The cream is applied to the affected area of ​​the body and washed off after the time specified in the instructions

Shampoos

Antiparasitic shampoos much easier to use than ointments, and no less effective. The product should be applied to the hairy part of the body, foam and withstand for some time - from 10 to 30 minutes. After which the drug is washed off with detergent or water.

The most effective are:

• Pedilin - you can find shampoo and emulsion on sale. These drugs are recommended to be used in combination. First, dry hair is treated with an emulsion, left for half an hour and washed off. After shampoo is applied, which is foamed and washed off after 3-4 minutes with warm water;
• Veda 2 - this shampoo, like the others, is rubbed into the hairy area and washed off after a quarter of an hour. For one treatment you will need about 30 ml of the product;
• Malathion - has two forms of release, including shampoo (1%) and lotion (0.5%). If you use a shampoo, then it must be applied to wet hair and rinse off after 3 minutes with plain water without soap or any other detergents;
• Parasidosis - this shampoo is sold complete with a special comb, which makes the treatment more effective. But this drug is able to provoke an allergic reaction, so you should first conduct a sensitivity test and do not use it to treat children under 2.5 years old;
• Lice Guard - this tool acts not only on adult lice, but also removes nits, since it contains a special substance that dissolves the sticky secret.

Sprays and Concentrates

This category of drugs is the most effective, but at the same time it has a lot of contraindications. Therefore, you must use them with extreme caution and always follow the instructions.

Sprays, unlike concentrates, are completely ready for use, the latter should be diluted and only after treatment is started.
Aerosols are used as follows: they are sent to the area of ​​the hairline and applied to the infected area with short presses on the nebulizer. At the same time, the skin and hair should be covered with the product. After half an hour, the treated area is thoroughly washed with a soap solution.
The following can be distinguished:

• sprays - Paranit, Couple Plus and Nyuda;
• concentrates - Mediln, Avitsin, Medifoks.

On a note! The above concentrates can also be used to disinfect clothing!

Important! Each insecticide has an age limit, so before you start using it, you must carefully study the instructions!

Many believe that increasing the exposure time of the drug contributes to its greater effectiveness. But this is a mistake. In addition, if the drug is overexposed to the skin, this can lead to side effects, and pronounced. Always follow the safety rules and do not ignore the instructions in the instructions. And if unpleasant sensations arose before the expiration of the specified time, then the solution should be washed off immediately and refuse to use it further.

To avoid allergies, you must first conduct a test for sensitivity to the drug. To do this, a small amount of the drug is applied to the elbow bend and after a few minutes the result is watched. If there is no reaction from the skin, then the selected product can be used.

Eyelash & Eyebrow Treatment

If pubic lice are found on the eyebrows and eyelashes, the following must be done:

• for 4 days to treat the affected areas with petroleum jelly;
• on day 5, distribute mercury ointment along the edge of the eyelids (mercury oxide 1%);
• this procedure is carried out 4 times a day for 20-30 days.

Important! The dosage of the drug for the treatment of eyebrow and eyelash phthyrosis should be prescribed by an ophthalmologist. Self-medication in this case is unacceptable!

Folk methods

Treatment for pubic lice at home can be done using folk remedies. In general, they are divided into two types: repelling and killing. But since these insects are unable to leave their host’s body on their own, it is pointless to scare them away. Even the strongest and pungent odor, which is able to create quite uncomfortable conditions for the life of pubic lice, is not able to make them budge. Such drugs can be used only for preventive purposes - new insects are not guaranteed to crawl. Therefore, birch tar and all kinds of essential oils are not suitable for the treatment of phthyriasis.

TO effective folk remedies for lice relate:

• bite;
• kerosene;
• hydrogen peroxide;
• denatured alcohol;
• hellebore water;
• cranberry juice;
• dust soap (highly undesirable!);
• Sulfuric ointment;
• industrial alcohol;
• decoction of tansy.

Important! Drugs such as industrial alcohol, vinegar and kerosene, if used improperly, can cause skin burns. A dust soap contains DDT, a powerful insecticide that is extremely dangerous for humans, since the active substance can penetrate the body, accumulate and stimulate the development of gene mutations and cancer!

If you want to use the folk method, then pay attention to hellebore water or cranberry juice. They do not cause adverse reactions, contribute to the softening of the shell of nits and have a fairly good effectiveness against lice.

What to do after getting rid of parasites?

So, after you managed to defeat pubic pediculosis, you should think about precautions that will prevent re-infection and other problems.

1. First of all, you should take care of the cleanliness of your underwear - it is recommended to soak it, and then boil it in a solution of baking soda for half an hour. This procedure will destroy the nits, which may have remained on the clothes and without food they can live there for about 6 days.
2. After washing, underwear must be ironed at the highest temperature of the iron. Particular attention is recommended to be given to folds and seams.
3. The third step is the most unpleasant - this is an examination for diseases that are sexually transmitted, such as syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea. After all, in fact, it is not known what blood lice fed on earlier.

And in conclusion, I want to reassure you a few. Recently, pubic lice are a fairly rare problem. This is due to the latest fashion trends - the most open swimwear and shaving of intimate areas, as a result of which insects simply lose their places of natural habitat.