[blparent] Head lice questions for blind parents or caregivers.

[Steve Jacobson]

Raquel,

I am not one who would say that a blind person couldn't deal with this if combing is done very carefully, but there are things to be aware of.  Sorry if you already know this.  The real problem with head lice is 
removing the eggs or knits  which stay in the hair and hatch later.  They are very small, and it is difficult if not impossible to feel them.  One can get rid of the lice only to have them reappear a few weeks later 
because of the eggs that remained.  The problem is that most people are so grossed out by this that it is hard to get help from friends with this.  Depending upon where you live, you might be able to get help 
from a home health person or possibly an urgent care facility, but that is iffy as well and may cost you something.  Once you get rid of the lice, you might be able to comb thoroughly and carefully every day for a 
few days and then have someone with vision check to see if you are getting them all.  Of course, you have to be very careful about cleaning off and disinfecting any combs you use.  If you have not done so 
yet, become very informed about this.  Also, be aware of the fact that there are lots of different cures out there and they may work to some degree, but there isn't anything that I know of that reliably kills the 
eggs that remain.  They simply have to be removed.

Good luck, and you have my sympathy.  

Best regards,

Steve Jacobson

On Fri, 07 Feb 2014 12:41:10 -0800, Raquel Vega wrote:

>Hi, this is real imbbbarrassing, but thought to ask. My niece and nephue live with us. They came down with a case of head lice as I'm sure most children do in turn infecting the rest of the household. I'm writing 
to ask of any suggestions for natural  remadies to get rid of them. I've tried the stuff on the market, but it works but not as well as I'd like. I'd also like to know if sighted help is needed. I know you have to 
comb them out, and wanted to know if you 'd need sighted help to do it or can you feel them in the comb. This is all new to me, as when we were kids MOm just did it for us. Any suggestions are wellcome.
>thanks

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