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How Do You Get Rid Of Little Black Bugs In
Question: How do you get rid of little black bugs in your hair? NOT LICE! Rid and the comb do not work!
Brief Answer:
Flea treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
If you are sure they are not lice it can be flea. You probably have a pet in your home which is transmitting them to you.
*You can wash your with a paste made of baking soda, rinse after 10 minutes.
* using a lice or other mites shampoo found otc in pharmacy can help also against flea.
Apply it on hair and rinse after 10 minutes.
*Use a tea tree oil shampoo. It works well on killing parasites and bacteria.
*Apple cinder vinegar work well on killing flea and it's eggs causing a very acidic environment. Leave it on hair for 15 minutes and wash it of as usual.
* vacuum your home every day, and use a spray with an IGR, (This is an insect growth Regulator),or borax powder
*Bathe your pet in Blue XXXXXXX Liquid Soap and rinse after 15 minutes. Keep pets head and mouth above water. You can use other antiparasitic treatments for pets.
* wash all clothes and sheets often.
*wash floor with warm water and floor cleaner.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Flea treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
If you are sure they are not lice it can be flea. You probably have a pet in your home which is transmitting them to you.
*You can wash your with a paste made of baking soda, rinse after 10 minutes.
* using a lice or other mites shampoo found otc in pharmacy can help also against flea.
Apply it on hair and rinse after 10 minutes.
*Use a tea tree oil shampoo. It works well on killing parasites and bacteria.
*Apple cinder vinegar work well on killing flea and it's eggs causing a very acidic environment. Leave it on hair for 15 minutes and wash it of as usual.
* vacuum your home every day, and use a spray with an IGR, (This is an insect growth Regulator),or borax powder
*Bathe your pet in Blue XXXXXXX Liquid Soap and rinse after 15 minutes. Keep pets head and mouth above water. You can use other antiparasitic treatments for pets.
* wash all clothes and sheets often.
*wash floor with warm water and floor cleaner.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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