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Finding out that your child has head lice, or that someone at home has scabies, happens more often than most people realize, and it has nothing to do with how clean a house is kept. Head lice spread through simple head-to-head contact, while scabies mites spread through close skin contact, and both regularly show up in nurseries, schools, and homes. The reassuring part is that both conditions respond well to the right lice treatment in the UAE, used correctly and for the full course. On myAster, you'll find medicated shampoos, spray treatments, fine-tooth combs and scabies creams, all available online with fast, discreet home delivery, so treatment can start the same day symptoms show up.

What You Need to Know About Head Lice?

Head lice spread almost entirely through head-to-head contact, the kind that happens naturally during play, sports, sleepovers, or two siblings sharing a pillow. According to the CDC, this direct contact is the main route of transmission, while sharing combs, hats, or headrests accounts for a smaller share of cases.

The most common sign is an itchy scalp, especially behind the ears and at the nape, sometimes with small red bumps from scratching. Nits, the tiny eggs lice leave behind, are cemented close to the scalp and are often mistaken for dandruff.

If you're wondering how to get rid of head lice, most pharmacist-recommended routines combine a medicated shampoo or lotion with a fine-tooth nit comb, since combing helps clear nits that a shampoo alone may not fully remove.

Types of Lice Treatments Available at myAster

There isn't a single best lice product; the right pick depends on age, how visible the infestation is, and whether you'd prefer a chemical-free option:

• Medicated head lice shampoo and lotions (permethrin or benzyl benzoate-based): These work on contact and are applied to dry or damp hair following the pack directions. They're usually the first choice when live lice or nits are clearly visible close to the scalp.
• Spray and pump treatments, (Nyda Express and Paranix): These rely on silicone or dimethicone-based formulas that coat and physically suffocate lice rather than using a chemical pesticide, which is why they're often preferred for younger children or households wanting a non-insecticidal option.
• Lice combs: Metal detection combs and electronic anti-lice combs are a mechanical, chemical-free way to remove lice and nits strand by strand. These work well as a stand-alone option for very young children, or as a follow-up after any shampoo treatment to check the scalp has cleared.

What You Need to Know About Scabies?

Scabies is caused by tiny mites that burrow into the top layer of skin, lay eggs there, and trigger an allergic-type reaction. The CDC explains that it spreads through close, often prolonged skin-to-skin contact, most commonly between family members, which is one reason the whole household is sometimes treated together. The clearest scabies symptoms are intense itching, often worse at night; a rash; and small burrow marks or bumps, typically appearing between the fingers, on the wrists, or around the waistline.

Scabies treatment usually relies on a permethrin lotion or cream applied to the entire body as directed on the pack, sometimes repeated after about a week since a single application doesn't always clear every mite. Because this needs to cover the whole body and be timed accurately, follow the instructions printed on the product itself or check with our pharmacist support team, rather than relying on general guidance alone.

myAster does not provide dosing instructions here, as this depends on the specific product, age, and skin condition of the person being treated.

Preventing Reinfestation for Lice & Scabies

A few simple habits make a real difference in stopping lice or scabies from coming back:

• Wash bedding, clothing and headwear used in the previous 2 to 3 days in hot water, since this removes any lingering lice, nits or mites.
• Avoid sharing combs, hats, pillows and towels while anyone in the household is being treated.
• Treat all affected household members together where the product label or a pharmacist advises it, since treating just one person can lead to reinfestation from another.
• Re-check the scalp or skin and re-comb after the treatment course, following the timing given on the pack, as a second round often catches newly hatched lice or missed mites.

When to See a Doctor

See a doctor if symptoms haven't improved after a complete course of treatment, if the skin looks increasingly red, warm or swollen, or starts producing pus, which can point to a secondary infection, or if the affected person is an infant, pregnant, or already managing a skin condition, since these cases often need guidance before starting any product. If you're unsure whether it's lice, scabies, or something else entirely, our General Medicine and Dermatology specialists can help with a proper assessment.

Buy Lice & Scabies Treatment Online in UAE

myAster brings together medicated shampoos, spray treatments, fine-tooth combs and permethrin-based creams in one place, so you can buy lice treatment online without running between pharmacies. Every product page clearly lists the active ingredient and directions, and our pharmacist support team is on hand if you're unsure which format suits your situation. Browse our wider Baby Care and Personal Care ranges for related everyday essentials, or check Medical Devices if you need supporting items like disposable gloves during treatment.

FAQs

Lice usually come with visible nits close to the scalp or an actual louse, while dry scalp doesn't. A fine-tooth comb check over a light surface helps tell the difference.

Not automatically. Only household members with confirmed lice or nits usually need treatment, though checking everyone who shares close contact is a sensible precaution.

Scabies is caused by mites that burrow into the skin and is often itchier at night, while lice live in the hair and cause scalp itching. Each needs a different product.

A comb removes lice and nits mechanically without chemicals, though it usually needs repeated, thorough sessions. Many people combine combing with a shampoo for more complete results.

Itching can continue for a few weeks even after mites are eliminated, since an allergic reaction drives it. Improvement should still follow with proper treatment.

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