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Head lice remedies vinegar
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Nela Corderoanswered
Pediatrics 56 years experience
HEAD LICE: Try the home remedy of coconut milk and vinegar. The last recourse is cutting the hair short.
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Dr. Natalie Gearyanswered
Pediatrics 32 years experience
Lice: There are many " natural" treatments for lice, including olive oil and a tight shower cap. I am not aware of the coconut oil and vinegar remedy but it... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Martin Ganekanswered
52 years experience
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... Read More
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Arthur Lavinanswered
Pediatrics 44 years experience
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 rec... Read More
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5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Carla Enriquezanswered
Pediatrics 52 years experience
Not recommended: Tea tree oil (melaleuca) is purported to be useful against fungi and bacteria. But there is no scientific evidence it is helpful for those or head li... Read More
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5.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Garrett Caldwellanswered
Family Medicine 11 years experience
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). Was... Read More
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6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ronda Dennis-Smithartanswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
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 ... Read More
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5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Lice: Tx of lice requires accurate identification of nits & / or lice. A pediculicide is usually used- otc like nix (permethrin) or rid or prescription med... Read More
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5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Resource material.: This would require a lenghty answer. Please check this site: http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/head-lice/ds00953.
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5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Josephine Ruiz-healyanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Depends: There are various treatments for head lice, mostly with different types of insecticides. It is always important to follow the instructions of the medi... Read More
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5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. J. Lawrence Dohananswered
Dermatology 59 years experience
None: Why use a home remedy when there are safe & effective treatments in the pharmacy ?
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5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 47-year-old male asked:
Dr. Mark Diamondanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
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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5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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