The tiny bugs that attach themselves to the scalp are generally referred to as head lice. Head lice can be removed by cutting the hair or combing through the hair with a hair grate to remove the lice and eggs, and medication as prescribed by your doctor.
Head lice live in the hair and scalp and sting the body to draw blood, causing itching and discomfort. If head lice are present on the head, men should cut all their hair, while women should comb their hair repeatedly with a hair grating to remove lice and eggs from the head.
In addition, patients also need to follow the doctor’s instructions to apply local tincture of Bacitracin, benzyl benzoate cream and other drugs to kill head lice; if the itching at the rash is intense, hydrocortisone, dexamethasone and other glucocorticosteroids with anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effects can also be used as appropriate; if the local infection occurs, erythromycin ointment, fusidic acid cream can be used to control the condition.
In addition, patients should sterilize their personal clothing and bedding to avoid re-infection.
If head lice are suspected, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time and receive standardized treatment under the doctor’s guidance. The above medications should be used in accordance with medical advice.