Question 1

can an adult head lice bug be killed just by squeezing it between your fingers?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Lice is small but anything that is large enough can potentially be eradicated with shear physical force.  But i would recommend medications instead to treat.

Question 2

how to kill head lice and most importantly the eggs?

Accepted Answer

Shampoo and comb!: A thorough shampoo with l% Permethrin (nix) is the most effective over-the-counter treatment.  This should kill all the live insects.  Then it is very important to use a fine-tooth comb through the hair and remove all the tiny white eggs (nits).  These may hatch later if not removed, and start the problem all over.  There are also stronger prescription drugs that your dr. May recommend.

Question 3

i want to kill head lice but have no money to buy the stuff?

Accepted Answer

Try Vinegar: Some believe that several days of washing the hair with a stout vinegar (apple cider vinegar or pickling vinegar) will kill the lice. It does loosen the egg casings on the hair & allow their removal with a fine comb. An older method includes suffocation, where the hair is filled with baby oil & covered with a shower cap for 12-18 hours.Lice can hold their breath for extended periods.

Question 4

could a flat iron kill head lice along with their eggs?

Accepted Answer

The Lice ; nits: Are right at the scalp. So, you would most likely injure yourself significantly with this approach.

Question 5

if you put a cat or dog flea collar on a girl's ponytail, is that an effective way to kill head lice?

Accepted Answer

No!: Flea collars are designed to kill parasites that infest cats & dogs, not human head lice. Not only would it not work, but there is some evidence that the chemicals in flea collars might be toxic to children, particularly young ones. There are several effective fda-approved treatments for head lice; stick with those.

Question 6

do otc treatments still work to kill head lice, or is there resistance and you must use prescription medication? what medicine do you use?

Accepted Answer

Yes OTC RID: works when instructions are followed.

Question 7

could infested head lice lead get in your finger nails and lead to body lice please help!?

Accepted Answer

No - they are : different species. 3 different species of lice can infect humans):
Body lice = Pediculus humanus humanus Head lice = Peidculus humanus capitis Pubic lice = Pthirus pubis.

Question 8

i have small round black bug in hair itchy and seem to bite stngs not lice have treated for that didn't kill it. no nits.

Accepted Answer

Bug: why dont you take a picture of it so it can be identified and then treated
make sure if you treat the lice  the eggs should to treated also and the contacts should be treated also
be sure to comb hair with a fine tooth comb

Question 9

i've used premethrin to kill the lice, but there are still nits on my eyelashes, eyebrows, and hair. any quicker way to remove them besides a nitcomb?

Accepted Answer

Nit comb necessary: Removing nits with a nit comb is essential. The Permethrin may have to also be used twice, about 7 to 9 days apart. Typically, it is the failure to get the nits off the body with a comb that promotes failure. Lice do not survive off the body. There are cases of 'resistant' lice, but people need to be better about combing them off!

Question 10

can you get head lice from walking in the woods? i noticed a tiny brown bug crawling on my phone and didn't know if it fell off my head

Accepted Answer

Q 4 Wilderness, Derm: I referred this to specialists in wilderness medicine and dermatology. Let's see what they say about this bug and the need to comb or take other steps on leaving the wilds of wi.

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Can an adult head lice bug be killed just by squeezing it between your fingers

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I want to kill head lice but have no money to buy the stuff?

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Could a flat iron kill head lice along with their eggs?

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If you put a cat or dog flea collar on a girl's ponytail, is that an effective way to kill head lice?

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Do otc treatments still work to kill head lice, or is there resistance and you must use prescription medication? what medicine do you use?

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Could infested head lice lead get in your finger nails and lead to body lice please help!?

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I have small round black bug in hair itchy and seem to bite stngs not lice have treated for that didn't kill it. no nits.

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I've used premethrin to kill the lice, but there are still nits on my eyelashes, eyebrows, and hair. any quicker way to remove them besides a nitcomb?

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Can you get head lice from walking in the woods? i noticed a tiny brown bug crawling on my phone and didn't know if it fell off my head

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