Lice Treatment For Children
Lice Treatment for Children
Find effective lice treatment for children at CVS. Head lice, tiny, wingless parasites that feast on the blood of their hosts, are a common problem in childhood. This is largely due to the fact that lice spread easily between infected people and can be difficult to treat. Although having lice isn't a sign of poor hygiene, lice infestations come with a stigma and are embarrassing for kids. By arming yourself with needed lice treatment products from CVS, you can nip a lice infestation in the bud quickly and successfully.
What to Do When My Kid Has Lice?
If your child has lice, treatment must commence immediately. Lice treatment for children involves using special lice medicine and a fine-tooth lice comb to kill the lice and remove their eggs, which are called nits.
Although lice are tiny and difficult to see, determining your child has lice is fairly simple. Nits may be present and seen as tiny brown, tan or yellow dots that cling to the hair shaft. After a week or two, these nits hatch, and live lice may be visible near the scalp. At this point, an infected child usually begins to scratch due to the bites and the movement of the lice. The child may develop sores, bumps and irritation due to scratching, which may even result in a bacterial infection if not treated.
Over-the-counter lice-killing medicines are available at CVS. You can also obtain a prescription for lice shampoos by making an appointment for your child at the Minute Clinic. Lice have become resistant to certain lice medicines over time. Doctors with The Little Clinic may be able to suggest the best medicated treatments for lice in your area, which may also include a prescription that's taken by mouth.
How Long Does It Take to Get Rid of Lice on a Child?
Lice-killing shampoos and sprays work almost immediately to kill lice. However, most treatment regimens call for repeating treatment over the following 2-3 weeks to kill off any freshly hatched lice.
How to Get Rid of Kids Lice Super Fast?
The fastest route to eliminating lice is to follow the package instructions for the lice-killing shampoo or cream you purchase over the counter or get by prescription. Use a fine-tooth comb with a magnifier to help you see any nits that remain. Launder all clothing and toys, and clean carpets and furniture, too.
Delaying treatment gives lice time to multiply and their eggs time to hatch. By commencing lice treatment for kids right away, you help prevent lice from spreading to other kids and family members. Explore CVS' inventory of lice treatment products for kids to tackle your family’s lice problem now.