Is it possible to remove lice and nits with Dichlorvos

It may seem strange, but many infected people think about the use of Dichlorvos to remove lice and nits. Usually in such situations, Dichlorvos is used only in three cases:

1. When a person does not even suspect that the product can be dangerous to use when applied directly to the hair and skin.
2. And also when a person does not trust other means with more modern names and action directed specifically against lice, or is already disappointed in their use.
3. And, as practice shows, when Dichlorvos is tritely called any insect repellent that requires spraying. Including special pediculicide sprays.

In fact, the same Dichlorvos, which poisoned cockroaches and bedbugs at the height of the Khrushchev thaw, is not on sale today.: Named for the organophosphorus active ingredient, this drug proved to be less effective and more toxic than pyrethroids launched later in production. As a result, the true Dichlorvos ceased to be produced a very long time ago, and the current preparations with the same name contain completely different insecticides.

On a note

If the word "Dichlorvos", which has already become a household name today, is simply a sprayed preparation with an insecticidal filling, especially a special spray for lice such as Nyuda or Paranit, then it is this "Dichlorvos" from lice that can and should be used. We will not dwell on the description of these funds - they are described in detail in the relevant articles on our website (see the section "How to get rid of lice"). Next, we will talk about drugs that actually have the inscription "Dichlorvos" on the package.

Using Dichlorvos for lice is a big gamble. This drug, although it does not have pronounced toxic properties for humans, however, if it comes into contact with the skin or inside the body (especially in the respiratory tract), it can cause severe side effects.

That is why even the treatment of premises with Dichlorvos should be carried out in personal protective equipment (respirator, rubber gloves).

Applying it to the body is strictly prohibited., and if the user violates this instruction, then he takes full responsibility for the consequences only on himself.

Review

“I picked up lice in the village. Summer, two months of rest, discos, you don't know where you spend the night and it's not clear with whom. In general, a week before departure, when I saw this muck in my place, I sat down. They also itch wildly. There is only one pharmacy in the whole village, and in it it is a shame to say that you have picked up lice. I bought Dichlorvos in a hardware store, said that it was like cockroaches. I didn’t know if it was possible to poison lice with Dichlorvos, but I thought that if he takes other parasites, then he will bring them out. I went with him to the shower, sprayed himself and began to wait. I don’t know about lice, but I was immediately sprinkled with it and sneezed even then wildly. The skin turned red, began to burn. Although he does not stink with Dichlorvos, because he is some kind of new one.I quickly washed it off, the lice really became less. Everything was very hot for a couple of days, then it passed, but a rash appeared on my stomach. Bottom line - Dichlorvos from lice helps, but it is very unpleasant for them to withdraw. You can't really pour it on your head."

Ilya, Saratov

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Different Dichlorvos - different compositions

Old Dichlorvos, smelly and requiring several days to air the apartment, has long been a thing of the past. The current Dichlorvos have practically no smell.

The reason for this is the different active ingredients of these drugs:

• The classic Dichlorvos contained as an active ingredient exactly dichlorvos - an organophosphorus compound that can penetrate the chitinous cover of an insect into the body and affect its nervous system. The same compound caused allergies, serious poisoning, and nervous breakdowns in people who inhaled large amounts of the drug.
• Dichlorvos Eco contains cypermethrin and natural pyrethrins, substances extracted from Dalmatian chamomile flowers. Together with them, the composition of the preparation includes a lavender flavor, which provides a pleasant smell of the product itself.
• Modern Dichlorvos Neo also retained only the famous name from its predecessor, which does not require advertising. It contains in its composition piperonyl butoxide, permethrin and cypermethrin - three effective insecticides that affect the nervous system of the insect, but are relatively safe for humans and do not have a persistent unpleasant odor.

However, even Dichlorvos Neo and Dichlorvos Eco require great care in handling.When using them indoors, it is necessary to use personal protective equipment, and in case of contact with the body, wash them off thoroughly (and, if necessary, consult a doctor). Therefore, before removing lice with Dichlorvos, you should carefully weigh the pros and cons.

 

The effectiveness of Dichlorvos from lice

Against lice, the Dichlorvos sold today are really effective. All modern versions of the drug contain at their core substances that in one way or another affect the nervous system of insects and cause their complete paralysis. And it all happens in a matter of minutes.

Moreover, any Dichlorvos is produced primarily as a means for treating premises, and therefore the concentration of insecticides in it is much higher than in pediculicidal shampoos and sprays. Accordingly, when treating the body, Dichlorvos, generally speaking, helps against lice faster and more efficiently than special means, which to some extent contributes to its fame as a non-standard anti-lice remedy. However, one should always be aware of the potential danger of high concentrations of insecticides for the person himself.

Review

“We came for the children to their mother, and both of them had heads, like balls, shaved bald. They began to find out, it turned out, they picked it up from one of the village lice. It's terrible, of course, but my mother tried to poison them with Dichlorvos in the old fashioned way. Sasha has nothing, but Tema has such a rash all over her neck and back. I ask, they say, did the lice even hatch? It turned out not. Well, in order not to fool around, the father of both of them with a typewriter and cheated.

Maria, Volgodonsk

But Dichlorvos does not help with nits at all. All components of modern versions of the product do not have a toxic effect on them and cannot penetrate through the protective shell of nits.

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Like many specialized pediculicides, Dichlorvos only acts on adult insects and their larvae.

 

Why you should not use Dichlorvos against lice?

Despite the fact that Dichlorvos can really remove lice, it cannot be used for these purposes for safety reasons.

As active ingredients, Dichlorvos contains sufficiently strong insecticides in concentrations that allow it to be effective even against fleas in open areas. If they enter the respiratory tract or the human digestive tract, these substances can cause poisoning, a rash on the body, dizziness and vomiting.

In some cases, when applied to particularly sensitive skin, insecticides lead to a severe allergic reaction, itching and prolonged irritation. It is even possible to develop a generalized allergy with an increase in lymph nodes, fever and fever.

Review

“As I saw lice in my daughter, I immediately went to the pharmacy, they showed me several funds for 250-300 rubles. I was taken aback, and the pharmacist tells me that, they say, you can poison them with Dichlorvos. As I remembered how my husband and I got hurt a couple of years ago, when the bugs were taken out with Dichlorvos, I immediately bought a special shampoo for 260 rubles and did not take risks.

Lilia, St. Petersburg

At the same time, the same substances that are part of Dichlorvos, only in lower concentrations, are contained in many special anti-lice products that are highly effective, but at the same time safe and intended for both adults and children.

 

Alternatives to Dichlorvos: safe and effective remedies for the same money

The main advantage of Dichlorvos compared to other lice remedies is its low price. About 60 rubles for a balloon, which, if desired and due adventurism, can be used to treat a whole family, is very inexpensive.

For example, Nittifor lotion based on permethrin costs about 250 rubles per 115 ml bottle. But at the same time, the concentration of permethrin itself in it is lower than in the same Dichlorvos Eco, and therefore, with proper treatment of the head, Nittifor in most cases does not cause side effects.

But the Para-Plus aerosol close to the powerful Dichlorvos Neo (it contains permethrin, piperonyl butoxide and malathion) costs about 400 rubles per 115 ml bottle. This remedy is quite effective against lice and nits, and at the same time it is much safer than Dichlorvos: Para-Plus aerosol can be used even for children with a minimal risk of complications.

In any case, if you have a choice, Dichlorvos should be abandoned and a special lice remedy should be preferred. And even if there is no choice, it is still better not to use Dichlorvos from lice, but simply shave your hair or remove parasites with one of the popular recipes.

 

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