Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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 3

does coconut oil kill lice on body?

Accepted Answer

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

i had crabs, i shaved my whole body and applied tea tree oil and i got rid of all the nits, also washed everything, will that be enough?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Shaving and nit removal may not be sufficient, and tea tree oil is not effective either. Use an insecticide treatment like permethrin lotion.

Question 10

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.

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

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How to kill head lice and most importantly the eggs?

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

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I had crabs, i shaved my whole body and applied tea tree oil and i got rid of all the nits, also washed everything, will that be enough?

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

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