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

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 3

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 4

can you kill lice eggs with tea tree oil?

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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 5

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.

Question 6

how can i kill lice and eggs effectivley?

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Malathione shampoo: Some head lice has developed resistance to permethrine and lindane.

Question 7

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 8

how to kill head lice and most importantly the eggs?

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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 9

can you help? could straightening tongs kill nit eggs and lice?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Probably not, because many will be close to the scalp where the tongs will not be placed.

Question 10

how can i kill lice and eggs naturally?

Accepted Answer

Remedies: Natural remedies for lice include the application of olive oil, mineral oil or mayonnaise to the head/ hair. These oil-based products smother the louse. However, there is no research to demonstrate treatment efficacy.

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