Question 1

does coconut oil kill lice on body?

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Lice: You are the second person to ask this question, so apparently there is information out there that i did not know concerning coconut oil and lice. As i said to previous patient, it wont hurt to try, but lice is very contagious so dont try too long before getting rid.

Question 2

does apple vinegar and coconut oil kill lice?

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Yes: This web site says yes to vinegar.http://www.wikihow.com/treat-head-lice-with-vinegar
and this says yes coconut oil works as well.http://www.hybridrastamama.com/2012/09/coconut-oil-and-head-lice.html
great question.

Question 3

can i use coconut oil to kill lice?

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No: Lice treatments like rid®, a-200®, pronto®, clear® are available over the counter that can be used along with wet combing. Retreat after 1 wk.

Question 4

is coconut oil really effective against lice?

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Moisturizer: I don't know about lice but it works great as. Skin moisturizer.

Question 5

is it a good idea to use coconut oil and cider vinegar for head lice?

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HEAD LICE: Try the home remedy of coconut milk and vinegar. The last recourse is cutting the hair short.

Question 6

will coconut oil and apple cider vinegar work on head lice?

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No: These remedies are not effective for lice. Otc treatments like rid or nix (permethrin) are much more likely to be helpful, and if they don't clear the problem see a physician.

Question 7

can you kill lice eggs with tea tree oil?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: There are a number of remedies some people swear by to kill lice- these include different types of oils, mayonnaise, butter, etc.  However there are no scientific studies supporting these treatments.

Question 8

how do i properly use permethrin cream rinse 5% 60 mg to kill lice? can i wash my hair with shampoo after i rinse it? should i add tea tree oil to it?

Accepted Answer

Follow directions: it sounds like you are using Elimite (permethrin). Use as shampoo and leave on for the recommended time period and then rinse and repeat 7-9 days later. Do not use other shampoos. Anyone suspected of having lice should be treated at the same time. There are weaker solutions for children and babies. Wash all clothing and bed linen in hot water. All the best.

Question 9

can you kill germs, remineralize & whiten teeth safely  with a mixture of baking soda, calcium powder (crushed calcium pills) and coconut oil?

Accepted Answer

No: You would be better off  using one of the newer generation toothpastes that help to remineralize teeth.

Question 10

is there a good way to kill lice eggs?

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Vinegar wash: If you use vinegar (regular, apple cider vinegar or pickling vinegar)as a hair rinse it will soften the glue that holds the nit to the hair & it will separate easier from the shaft.A fine tooth nit come is helpful for this process. It can be repeated daily for a week & may kill active bugs too.

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