Everyone seems to have their own way of getting rid of lice. Contrary to popular belief, using a match to heat the tick, applying petrolatum (petroleum jelly) to suffocate the tick, or using nail polish to poison it actually causes the tick to dig deeper into the skin. The most appropriate and easiest solution is to take the tick from inside the skin. Follow the easy steps in this article to get rid of fleas. In no time, fleas will become a memory.
Step
Method 1 of 4: Using Tweezers
Step 1. Locate the head of the tick
When viewed up close, the flea's mouth will stick to the skin and its body is behind.
Step 2. Use tweezers to pinch the tick as close to the skin as possible
Use tweezers that have a sharp (not blunt) tip so you can clamp them firmly.
- Don't try to do this with your fingers. You won't be able to grip the tick well and firmly.
- Be sure to pinch off the head of the tick. Clamp the tweezers as close to the flea's mouth as possible.
- Avoid pinching the body. If the body is pinched, the tick will spit blood or saliva into the skin, which can increase the risk of disease transmission.
Step 3. Pull the tick firmly and firmly
The flea's mouth will release its grip on the skin. Do not twist, shake, or jerk the tweezers when you are pulling the tick. This can cause the flea's mouth to detach and remain on the skin. The skin will usually also be pulled out when the lice are removed, such as when you pull out unruly hair.
If the flea's mouth is still attached, try removing it with tweezers. If the mouth is tucked into the skin, just let the skin heal on its own. Check the skin regularly to make sure there is no infection
Step 4. Use warm soapy water to wash the nail bite area
You can also use hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol, or iodine. Wash hands and bite marks until completely clean.
Step 5. Go to the doctor if the lice are difficult to remove
There are fleas that are very small and difficult to get rid of in the usual way. Your doctor can remove these lice from your skin.
Method 2 of 4: Using Yarn
Step 1. Prepare the yarn
Use a thin, non-waxed yarn, or another type of thin yarn. Thread is a substitute tool if there are no tweezers.
Step 2. Tie the head of the lice with twine
The tying of the threads should be done as close to the skin as possible.
Step 3. Tighten the knot of thread you made on the head of the tick
Tighten the thread with both hands.
Step 4. Pull the end of the thread up steadily and slowly
The flea's mouth will release its grip on the skin.
Step 5. Use warm soapy water to wash the skin
Clean hands and flea bites. You can also use hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol, or iodine to prevent infection and spread of disease caused by ticks.
Method 3 of 4: Using a Credit Card
Step 1. Cut the card in a V shape
Use scissors to cut the edges of the card so that it forms a small V. The cut should be large enough to lift the tick, without letting it fall off.
Step 2. Slip the credit card next to the head of the tick
Slide the card between the skin and the tick, aligning the V-shaped piece with the head of the tick.
Step 3. Hold the back of the tick firmly
Step 4. Slide the card along the skin and under the head of the tick
By trying it a few times, you will be able to get rid of the lice completely.
Method 4 of 4: Doing Follow Up
Step 1. Remove fleas properly
Maybe the lice were still alive when you picked them up. You can put fleas in alcohol, or throw them and flush them in the toilet so they don't stick to you or other people.
Step 2. Try saving the ticks for testing
If your area has frequent Lyme disease, which is caused by fleas, you can save the ticks so you can study them. Store fleas in a plastic clip bag, seal the bag tightly, then place it in the freezer. Find a lab that studies fleas and follow the instructions given so that you can send fleas properly.
Step 3. Check for tick bite marks
In the first few weeks after the tick is removed, examine the tick bite to see if you are showing signs of Lyme disease or another disease caused by ticks. Tell your doctor when the tick attacked you, when you removed it, and any symptoms you are experiencing. If you experience the following symptoms, go to the doctor immediately:
- Fever and/or chills. This symptom is very common in diseases caused by ticks.
- Headache and muscle aches.
- A cow's eye shaped rash. This is a symptom of Lyme disease and STARI (Southern Tick-Associated Rash Illness). The red spots will form a cow's eye pattern around the tick bite. So, watch for spots like this.
- Another type of rash. RMSF (Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever), which is also caused by ticks, can cause a rash that is not the same as cow's eye rash.
Tips
- Ask someone else for help if you can't get rid of the lice or you feel nervous.
- Many outdoor clothing companies manufacture flea removal kits. Place the hole around the tick, then press down and aim at the bottom of its mouth until the tick is released.
- To prevent flea bites, keep the lawn short. Fleas like shady places.
- Take a shower immediately if you've just walked through a large, shady area of grass, just in case fleas get stuck. After that, examine your body, your family, and your pet.
- Check for swelling in the area of the tick bite. Go to the doctor if the area becomes inflamed.
- If there are ticks stuck to the skin, remove them as soon as possible.
- If you are bitten by a tick, record the date it occurred. It's possible you have Lyme disease without knowing it. In some cases, symptoms will appear up to 1 year after being bitten by a tick. If you record the date, your doctor can take this condition into account when diagnosing you. This is because Lyme disease can turn chronic over time. Also be aware of symptoms that continue and do not go away after you take the first treatment. If this is the case, you may have postLyme syndrome.
- You can minimize the spread of disease by removing the tick as soon as possible after you are bitten. You are very unlikely to catch Lyme disease if the tick stays on the skin for less than 36-48 hours.
Warning
- Do not try to apply petrolatum to kill lice. This actually makes the tick to grip the skin more firmly.
- Do not try to heat the tick to remove it from the skin. This causes the tick to dig further into the skin.
- Do not try to pick up lice with your fingers. This can leave the head behind in the skin and lead to infection.
