Also inspect clothing and bedding. It is a good idea to inspect individuals with a history of louse infestation every two weeks, and to check all family members or other persons who might have come in contact with an infested person. Personal Hygiene and Sanitation Bathing daily with soap and thoroughly washing hair with shampoo is important to prevent and control lice. Once a louse infestation is encountered, apply medicated shampoo and remove lice and eggs by combing the hair with a specially designed nit comb, available at pharmacies. Metal combs are best.
Personal hygiene is essential in controlling body lice.
Do not share combs, brushes, caps, hair-related items, or clothing with a person suspected of louse infestation. Also, avoid close physical contact with infested persons and their belongings. Materials that cannot be washed or dry cleaned should be tightly sealed with plastic and stored at or below room temperature for a minimum of two weeks. Use a vacuum cleaner to remove lice from couches, chairs, mattresses, carpeting, rugs, and other furniture if these items came in contact with louse infested persons. Several excellent medicated shampoos, lotions, and other products are available for louse control.