It is very important to get treatment for lice and nits as soon as you find them. People who have had lice for a long time begin to feel unwell. Head lice can cause other, more serious infections if they are left untreated. Treatment is in the form of either a shampoo or a lotion, which are available from your local chemist. Shampoo is applied in the normal way.
Lotion kills the lice and nits in a few easy applications.
It is rubbed into the hair and scalp and then left to dry naturally, because using a hair dryer can destroy it's effectiveness. After waiting a specified time the hair can be rinsed in the usual way. Disinfect clothes and personal items eg . Check every time the hair is washed. Prevention Unfortunately, it's always possible to catch head lice, however clean your hair.