Head Lice

Posted by zara's_mum (96 days ago)

Hi

I posted this question in the parenting section but thought I would also post it here.

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 Highway-9 (95 days ago)

Chinese 'drug' (herbal) stores have remedies that work as head lice are an old problem, especially n rural areas. You can also get fine toothed combs from them, too.

(I am based in Vietnam)

Posted by Matilda (95 days ago)

Matilda stocks Permithrin which is licensed from age of 2. A 2 year old can be treated under medical supervision. We also stock the lice combs.
Interestingly, many healthauthorities in the UK have adopted a comb and comb policy: ie keep the hair lice free and no further nits will develop. This is a good strategy as long as hair is checked daily for two weeks (using some conditioner when combing is helpful).

Matilda Health Centre - 2849 1500
Matilda International Hospital
Hong Kong
http://www.matilda.org

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by zara's_mum (95 days ago)

Thank you both for your advice, I appreciate your help.

Matilda - can the products you mentioned be purchased from the Medical Centre in Central or do I need to go to the Hospital?

(I am based in Hong Kong)