Head Lice

Posted by zara's_mum (108 days ago)

Hi

I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this but I thought I would try.

My daughter has head lice and I am getting very frustrated because I can't seem to find very many products to help get rid of them here in HK. The only thing I was able to find that is supposed to kill them is Quellada but my daughter is under 2 and I'm not sure if I should use it on her. The only other products I could find are for repelling the lice not killing or getting rid of them.

The other thing I would like to find is a decent nit comb that will actually help to remove the lice and nits. So far I have had to do it manually without a comb and it is very difficult with such a young child. I got rid of most of them but there always seem to be more eggs whenever I check her hair!

If anyone knows where I can find some good products or has any advice on how to get rid of the nits I would really appreciate it.

Thanks!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

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Posted by neenib (107 days ago)

Hi, I know tea tree oil is supposed to be good and there is a health shop that sells it and it's supposed to be fantastic. I will try to find out more and let you know.

Otherwise, I go to pharmacyonline.com.au and buy all my products online from Australia that i know i can't get here. Costs a bit more, but saves me a lot of hassle. Like decent kids toothpaste without all the crap and flavouring in it!! You would definitely be able to get head lice treatment from there.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by zara's_mum (107 days ago)

Hi neenib

Thank you so much for your response. It was very useful! I have ordered some products from pharmacyonline and I am sure I will use them a lot in the future.

I usually stock up on all the products I think I will need when we go back to Australia but now I won't need to!

Thanks again.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by neenib (107 days ago)

Hi zara's mum, no problem at all. If you need a quick fix i have just found the information:
1. Soaking the hair in lemon juice kill the eggs.
2. Add tea tree oil to “jade” tea tree oil shampoo available from Green Concepts Co
Ltd at Causeway Bay, kills the head lice. (telephone 2882 4848)

If you can't get certain products at pharmacyonline, you can use pharmacydirect.com.au, they are another good company who have been around forever. But generally if you need a product and pharmacyonline don't have it, just email them, and usually they can get it in for you. They really are great.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by axptguy38 (107 days ago)

Another medicine place that delivers is www.americarx.com . This stuff looks promising: http://www.americarx.com/Products/7314.html

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by the goddess kali (107 days ago)

i think tea tree oil is available in body shop.

do take care with the lemon juice though, it might be a bit harsh on an infant's scalp.

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Posted by zara's_mum (107 days ago)

Thank you all for your helpful advice - I really appreciate it.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Amanda Le (106 days ago)

all you need is normal conditioner on the hair and use the lice comb to get them out of the hair. It makes the lice inactive and then you can grab them while they are immobile. In australia, the lice have built up immunity to the lice products as so many people use it but not following instructions and the number of times you are suppose to do it. Then the products really just act as repellant rather than killing them and the eggs. Hopefully the HK lice are not immune. But being an international community you might experience the same.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Ruth in Canada (102 days ago)

I recommend cutting your wee one's hair really short. It is so much easier! Make sure you have treated her clothes and bedding. Figure out where she is putting her hat, coat or resting her head out in public/school/daycare/home. She will keep getting reinfected if you haven't. I used to use a piece of masking tape to look through hair with...you can stick the little buggers with it and they won't get away. Good luck!

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by Amanda Le (101 days ago)

Ruth that is a great idea about the masking tape. I will remember that when it's my turn. You might also use magic tape as it is more gentle on the hair but still sticky. With asian dark hair it is easy to spot the eggs but the lice are harder to spot. I suppose it would be the other way round for fairer haired individual.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by zara's_mum (100 days ago)

Thank you all for the great advice.

Ruth using masking tape is a fantastic idea and I will definitely try it if they come back.

I think I have been quite lucky - I seem to have successfully killed/removed them (mainly by going through the hair and picking them out manually!). I have been checking my daughter's hair at least every second day to make sure there is nothing there and so far I have seen no further sign.

(I am based in Hong Kong)