My Machalot*: Part Two
For part two of this series, we will focus on the dreaded Lice. (Hebrew name: Kinim) Please note, in Israel things are viewed very very differently than in the US.
Recognizable symptoms: Itchy scalp, bugs and eggs on scalp
Downside: you can get it as well (see story from the front lines)
Upside: In Israel nobody cares. It doesn’t cause any permanent damage.
Important notes: All of the shampoos out there are filled with chemicals which will poison your child. The other methods might not work as quickly, but you won’t be risking their health to cure the problem.
Curing the situation: Well, as mentioned there are lots of options on the market, but I believe in a two prong solution: 1) Lots of combing with a fine tooth lice comb and 2) Rosemary Concoctions. I believe it keeps them away, and so far things have been going well. We use Dr. Fischer’s products. They have a shampoo and a tangle free cream that seem to do the trick. My big one has tangle-full hair anyway, so the cream works well. You do have to be diligent, and if you have a loving family relationship, often you will find that you have become the carrier…I speak from experience.
Reminder for new immigrants:
- This is not a sign of being dirty.
- No, you can’t make your child’s teacher keep the kids out who have lice .
- Congrats, his means your child is a social being–hermits don’t get this.
- Cacha zeh b Aretz!*
*Such is life in Israel
Thanks for visiting me!
And seriously? lice are considered worse in the USA? when I was at school those who didn’t have lice were considered misfits!
Comment by Ayelet — January 15, 2006 @ 1:25 pm
Yep…having lice in the states is considered disgusting..here it is just a given
Comment by Safranit — January 15, 2006 @ 3:06 pm