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

whats better for head lice and nits: apple cider vinegar vs. tea tree oil?

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Neither: Nits are the eggs of head lice, so you are right to seek a treatment that kills both.  Vinegar and oil tend to fail.  Pesticides can be toxic.  We recommend harmless interventions, like forming a silicon shell on the head with applications such as licemd.

Question 4

what is the best treatment for head lice?

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Thorough de-lousing!: With head lice, wash the hair with shampoo containg lice killing medication, usually malathion. That should kill lice but not all the eggs (nits). Wash all bedding and clothing with hot water & detergent to kill lice/eggs. Comb hair with nit comb twice daily for two weeks to prevent recurrence. Check: center for disease control's website:  http://www.Cdc.Gov/parasites/lice/head/treatment.Html.

Question 5

i have head lice. what is the best treatment for this?

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Nix (permethrin)  or Rid: I'd start with a basic otc product like nix (permethrin) cream rinse or rid.  Used as directed, they are generally effective when used in conjunction with daily combing with a nit comb.  You don't need to fumigate your home, but i would clean brush/comb with boiling water, wash and dry bedding/ clothing (hot dryer).  Items that can't be launder and dried on hot should go into a bag for 2 weeks.  Good luck.

Question 6

anyone know what is a safe, but effective, treatment for head lice?

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Lice: Tx of lice requires accurate identification of nits & / or lice.  A pediculicide is usually used- otc like nix (permethrin) or rid or prescription meds like lindane or malathion. Work carefully through hair & remove individual nits. Purchase a special lice nit comb to aid you. Check for nits & remove as seen over the next  7 to 10 days. If there are nits after 7 to 10 days – a 2nd pediculicide tx may be needed.

Question 7

how is head lice treated? what is the most reliable treatment for symptoms of head lice?

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Resource material.: This would require a lenghty answer. Please check this site: http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/head-lice/ds00953.

Question 8

what could happen if you leave head lice treatment in your head overnight?

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Depends: There are various treatments for head lice, mostly with different types of insecticides. It is always important to follow the instructions of the medicine you were prescribed in order to optimize your results and to avoid potential side effects.
Some compounds are derived from chrysanthemums , namely permethrin. If you are allergic to the flowers, have asthma or a pregnant discuss this with md.

Question 9

what's the best home remedy for getting rid of head lice?

Accepted Answer

None: Why use a home remedy when there are safe & effective treatments in the pharmacy ?

Question 10

what's the safest, effective treatment for a 4 year old with head lice?

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Medication: There are medications available including otc that appear safe and are effective. Some old home r5emedies do not work and can be dangerous.

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