The following method of Treatment for Parasites in the Hair is
TO BE FILLED AT A DRUG STORE
recommended by the Board of Health
Wet the hair thoroughly with crude petroleum.
scription.)
warm water and soap.
nits may then be removed by combing the hair very carefully with a fine-
toothed comb wet with vinegar.
no more nits can be found. To make the treatment easier and more thorough,
the hair may be eut short if there is no objection.
All the children in
treated as above.
(See accompanying pre-
Then wash the whole head with
Keep it wet for three hours.
Repeat this process on three successive days.
The
Repeat the combing for several days until
Crude Petroleum
6 ozs.
family are likely to be affected, and should also be
combs should be cleansed by putting them in boiling water
for a few moments.
While treatment is going on, do not allow the hair with petroleum on it
to be brought near fire or a lighted lamp, as petroleum is inflammable.
directed.
M. SIG.
Apply to the hair
(S. I. 11)
HEALTH DEPARTMENT,
Springfield, Mass.
