Hair care
This document discusses hair care and treatment for head lice. It provides guidance on daily hair care including brushing, combing and shampooing. Maintaining clean hair is important for hygiene and health. Head lice, or pediculosis capitis, are tiny insects that live on the human scalp and mainly affect children. Symptoms include itching and visibility of lice or eggs in the hair. Treatment options recommended by doctors include over-the-counter medications as well as prescription shampoos or oral medications in severe cases.
In this document
Powered by AI
Introduction to hair care, its importance for hygiene and health, the role of appearance in well-being, and factors affecting hair growth.
Highlights the key purposes of hair care including cleanliness, well-being, prevention of hair loss, and scalp observation.
Outlines a nurse’s responsibilities in hair care, emphasizing assessment and preparation for proper hair maintenance.
Lists the necessary articles and preparations for hair brushing and combing to ensure effective and hygienic care.
Steps to prepare the patient for hair care, emphasizing comfort and protection during the procedure.
Detailed steps on how to properly comb and brush hair, including methods to handle tangles and dispose of loose hair.
Required articles and procedural steps for effective hair shampooing, ensuring cleanliness and proper washing techniques.
Information on head lice, including causes, symptoms, and prevention methods, especially for children.
Diagnostic methods and treatment options for lice infestation, including recommended over-the-counter treatments.
More Related Content
More from Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), SUM NURSING COLLEGE
Hair care
- 1. HAIR CARE KALPANA SHEE LECTURER,SUM NURSING COLLEGE SIKSHA 'O' ANUSANDHAN (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY)
- 2. The appearanceof one’s hair and the skin reflects the general health of a person. Cleanliness of hair is essential for good hygiene. Cleaning the scalp by brushing and shampooing will help to relieve the dandruff. There are three aspects to the care of hair. • Daily care by brushing and combing. • Shampooing the hair in order to maintain its cleanliness.
- 3. A person’sappearance and feeling of well-being usually depends on the way the hair looks and feels. Normally, hair and scalp are neither dry nor oily. The general health of a person affects the growth of hair. The loss of hair (alopecia) can result from improper practices of hair care.
- 4. PURPOSES 1. To maintainthe hair clean and healthy. 2. To give a sense of well-being. 3. To prevent hair loss and promote growth. 4. To prevent accumulation of dust, dandruff and oil. 5. To stimulate circulation of blood. 6. To observe the scalp. 7. To prevent or treat pediculi. 8. To prevent itching and infection.
- 5. Nurse’s Responsibility inthe Daily Care of Hair Preliminary Assessment 1. Check the physician’s order to see the specific precautions for the client’s movement and positioning. 2. Assess the general condition of the client and the ability for self care. 3. Assess the condition of scalp and hair. 4. Assess the client’s mental state to follow directions. 5. Check the articles available in the client’s unit.
- 6. Preparation of theArticles for Brushing and Combing Clean towels (2) Articles Purpose
- 7. Clean comb withcoarse and fine teeth.
- 8. Kidney tray withcarbolic lotion 1:20 or Dettol 1:40.
- 9. Oil in acontainer
- 10.
- 11.
- 12. Preparation of thePatient Explain procedure to the patient. 1. If possible, let the patient sit on a chair/stool. 2. Place one towel over the shoulders of patient or give fowler’s position on the bed. 3. Place one towel over the bed linen and pillow, and the other over the shoulders of the patient to protect the bottom sheet as well as the patient’s clothes respectively.
- 13. Steps of theProcedure 1. To brush/comb properly, part the hair into two sections and then separate each section into two more sections. Parting of hair allows for easy brushing of smaller sections of hair. 2. Brushing/comb the hair from the scalp towards the hair ends. 3. If tangles are present, the nurse uses the fingers to separate a small lock of hair, grasps it firmly near the scalp and combs the loose end of the lock. This prevents painful pulling of the scalp during combing.
- 15. 4. Application ofoil or moistening the hair. 5. Tangles may be cut off only with the written consent of the patient. 6. Combs one side at a time. 7. Discard the loose hair into the paper bag and lice into the lotion.
- 16.
- 17. Hair shampooing Articles 1. Apair of gloves. 2. Bath towels-2. 3. Wash cloth or face towel. 4. Bath blanket-1. 5. Mackintosh. 6. Cotton balls and gauge pieces in a bowel. 7. Oil.
- 18. 8. Shampoo orliquid soap. 9. Hair comb. 10. A kidney tray and paper bag. 11. Basin-1, Mug-1. 12. Bucket-1. 13. Jug-2. 14. Low tool. 15. Clean linen (bed linen and garments).
- 19. Steps of procedure Wash hands with soap and water. Brush and comb hair. Give positioning. Mix hot and cold water. With mug, pour water slowly over hair until it is completed wet. Apply a small amount of shampoo. Using both hands. Starts at hair line and work towards the back of neck.
- 20. Lifts headslightly with one hand to wash the back side of head. Massage scalp by applying pressure with finger tips. Clean hair with water and make sure that hair is free of shampoo. Wrap the head in a towel. Dry face, dry hair and scalp. Second towel can be used if required. Remove the towel and place it in the basin. Discard the cotton plugs used in the ears into the paper bag. Steps of procedure continue…..
- 21. Pediculosis Capitis Pediculosiscapitis, also known as head lice, are tiny insects that are found on the human scalp. This problem mainly affects children.
- 22. Causes Pediculosis capitisor head lice can easily be caused by active infestation from another person with head lice. The children are mainly affected as they can come in contact while playing or at school.
- 23. Pediculosis capitismay also be caused by indirect infestation through: Brushes and combs Hats and scarves Hair accessories Pillows Headphones Upholstery Towels
- 24. Symptoms The symptomsof lice infestation are not visible in the first two to six weeks, but some of the common signs and symptoms are: Continuous itching in the scalp, neck and ears. Visibility of lice on the scalp. Lice eggs on hair shafts. The lice can only be spotted around the ears or near the hairline of the neck. Medical care should be taken immediately if suspected of the above symptoms.
- 25. Diagnosis The bestway to diagnose an active infestation is by identifying a live nymph or an adult louse. The doctor normally recommends examining the lice in wet hair. On carefully combing the hair using a fine-toothed comb, the lice can be seen. The combing process will be repeated several times until all the lice are removed.
- 26. Treatment The doctorsusually recommend an over-the-counter (OTC) treatment that is helpful in removing the lice from the scalp. OTC treatment is based on pyrethrin, which is toxic to lice. The doctors will recommend washing the hair with shampoo before taking these treatments. In some cases, if OTC treatments are not successful, the doctors may also recommend, one of the following: Benzyl alcohol treatment for children above 6 months of age Malathion, a medicated shampoo for children above 6 years of age Lindane shampoo treatment
- 27. Permethrin 1%It was introduced for the first time in the year 1986 as a scheduled topical agent. ... Malathion 0.5% ... Lindane 1% ... Permethrin 5% (Permite) ... Crotamiton 10% ... Oral ivermectin. ... Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim. ... Benzyl alcohol 5%