Being a mom of a beautiful baby girl, health and hygiene is really important. Especially in taking care of her hair since every girl's hair is considered as a crowning glory. That's why I am really thankful about this campaign on how to get rid of those head lice without worrying too much on getting them one by one. To show you again and to support this campaign, here's a little information not just to every mommies but for information of everyone. I once posted the same campaign last year which you can read here as well or continue reading this post.
As pediculosis capitis or head lice
infestation continues to be a concern in public schools in the Philippines,
Lamoiyan Corporation’s Licealiz has led the nationwide rollout of Kilusang
Kontra Kuto or KKK.
As a part of the mission to create a kuto-free Philippines, Kilusang Kontra Kuto, a coalition of
head lice prevention experts and advocates led by Lamoiyan Corporation’s
Licealiz, the Department of Education or DepEd, UP Manila College of Public
Health, Mommy Bloggers Philippines, and Drugstores Association of the
Philippines, was created. Now on its third year, they want to make its impact
bigger and its reach wider in order to eliminate kuto by educating the public about the problem. They will be
visiting different schools in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
According to a study conducted by the
Department of Education (DepEd) and the University of the Philippines, head
lice infestation is still considered as the second most common health problem
in public schools in the Philippines next to tooth decay. While it may not be a
fatal condition, attention must still be given to this persistent condition which
commonly found in school children.
Here are some problems that head lice can
cause if left untreated:
It can cause other serious infections.
The surface of our skin is filled with
different kinds of bacteria. According to Dr. Arlene Bertuso from University of
the Philippines Manila College of Public Health, while lice itself can’t cause
infections, “severe scratching caused by allergic reactions to the insects’
saliva can cause the scalp to break, therefore increasing the chance of a
secondary bacterial infection.”
It can decrease self-confidence in a
child and the parents.
Head lice or kuto often has a negative connotation due to its association with
poor hygiene and low social status, which can cause a child to lose confidence,
especially around his or her peers. However, the child isn’t the only one
affected as the parents can also experience loss of confidence. Parents whose
child has been infected with head lice feel embarrassed since they feel like
they exhibited poor parenting by letting their child get head lice infestation.
It decreases academic or work productivity.
Itchiness and inflammation are effects from
the bites of head lice. The irritation caused by the bites of the head lice can
disrupt concentration in school or at work, hence affecting productivity. It can
also cause loss of sleep, which can then lead to irritability, short attention
span and lack of focus. In addition to that, “it dramatically affects the
school performance of children because of the discomfort and social stigma it
causes,” as stated in the study by DepEd and the University of the Philippines.
Misinformation can cause more damage.
Myths and superstitions are already ingrained
in Filipino culture and society. Kuto is
surrounded by several of these myths and misconceptions that can be harmful to
the infested such as the use of mayonnaise or kerosene and wrapping the child’s
head with plastic overnight. Contrary to popular belief, lice can also be
acquired at any age and by any gender. Incorrect information like these can
lead to untreated head lice, which can spread quickly to the whole family or to
the whole class simply through physical contact with one infested person.
Head lice is often overlooked or disregarded
despite its many negative impacts, but this problem can be solved with correct
information and appropriate control methods. Licealiz Head Lice Treatment
Shampoo is an effective solution to eliminate and prevent head lice.
Licealiz
Head Lice Treatment Shampoo in Regular and Soothing Coolness (10mL and 60mL)
To know more about the activities of Kilusang
Kontra Kuto led by Lamoiyan Corporation’s Licealiz, visit www.facebook.com/licealiz.
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