Question 1

how do i get rid of head lice without cutting hair?

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Head Lice: Lice is a common parasite that is treated with special medications. There are over the counter and prescription medications that if taken properly, will cure the condition.

Question 2

how do i get rid of and continue to prevent head lice?

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Nix (permethrin): Nix (permethrin lotion) is effective. Apply to scalp and leave on overnight. Rinse in the morning.
May repeat after 7 days.
Wash all bedding and hats in hot water, and put through the dryer if possible. Do not share hats or combs or brushes with anyone.

Question 3

can there be any other way to get rid of lice than shaving you head?

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Yes: 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 4

how to get rid of head lice, when shampoos do not work?

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Shampoos never work: Head lice generally need to be poisoned and manually removed. Shampoos don't do much to deal with them, and suffocation techniques aren't terribly effective either. Permethrin containing medicines like rid and nix work pretty well, as do non-permethrin products like ovid and licemd. But nothing works better than that nit-loosening gel, that fine toothed comb, and lots of time and effort.

Question 5

any way to get rid of head lice?

Accepted Answer

HEAD LICE SHAMPOO: See your pcp who can prescribe head lice shampoo.It takes longer to get rid of nits even though lice are killed by shampoo because they are firmly attached to hair shaft.

Question 6

how to get rid of my childs head lice?

Accepted Answer

Call your doctor: There are several prescription and over the counter meds that will help.

Question 7

how to get rid of head lice and nits?

Accepted Answer

Various treatments: I am not sure what is available in your country. In the US there are a variety of prescription or OTC meds/lotions along with nit combs to remove eggs. It helps to apply the treatment to dry hair for the time specified by the product. Rinsing it out with a  strong vinegar can help loosen nits which should be combed out with a fine tooth nit comb. Repeated treatments are often needed.

Question 8

what are the natural cures to get rid of head lice?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

how can i prevent head lice, and how do you get rid of them?

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Hairspray helps.: Head lice do not like hairspray so this can be a great preventive. To get rid of lice, you can use various topicals but some forms are now resistant. Study last year showed oral Ivermectin can be used for head lice--one time treatment and works like a charm. Of course, make sure the children are not sharing hats, headbands, barrettes, etc.

Question 10

what is the best home remedy to get rid of head / body lice?

Accepted Answer

Vinegar may help: Vinegar has been cited as a natural rx for head lice when applied to dry hair & massaged through it daily for a week. It does loosen the nits (egg casings) which should be combed out to prevent re-infection. Pickling vinegar or apple cider vinegar may work a bit faster than regular & you can always fall back on the otc products if this fails.

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