Question 1

will 100% tea tree oil help head hair grow ?

Accepted Answer

Might burn: Tea tree oil has antifungal and antibacterial properties but likely won't be helpful in promoting hair growth otherwise. Un diluted tea tree oil may burn your skin and should always be diluted with another oil, such as grapeseed, prior to application to the skin.

Question 2

what to do if i got the tea tree oil and have been using it for 2 days and my skin is so bumpy and im getting black head type things. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Tea tree oil: Tea tree oil has antifungal and antibacterial properties  but undiluted tea tree oil may burn your skin.  Tea tree oil should always be diluted with another oil (such as grapeseed) prior to application and should never be taken internally.  If worsening of the appearance of the skin occurs with use, it should be discontinued!

Question 3

i put tea tree oil just above my lip because it was swelling and i ended up putting a lot and my skin dried out,any tips to get this to go away quick?

Accepted Answer

See a Pro: As you have become painfully aware inappropriate treatment can do more harm than good.  As a result, you have done damage to your skin.  Please see a skin specialist, a Dermatologist, for professional diagnosis as to the severity of the self-inflicted damage and the appropriate treatment.  Swollen lip indicates allergy, trauma, or infection.  Visit to Dentist also advisable.

Question 4

a pimple has appeared directly on my upper lip. how do i treat it? tea tree oil maybe?

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Pimple on upper lip: A pimple has appeared directly on my upper lip. How do I treat it? Tea tree oil maybe? ANS: never heard of tea tree oil. As the Beatles say I would just "Let it be". It should go away in a few days. Don't mess with it as if it gets infected you will have a problem.

Question 5

i have a cold sore on the top of my lip, is it okay for me to put tea tree oil on it?

Accepted Answer

Some people have: Used tea tree oil on cold sores with variable results reported. Your doctor can prescribe valtrex (valacyclovir). Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) has been shown in european studies to help expedite cold sore healing. It can reduce healing time by 1/2. Studies also show regular use can help v recurrences. Brief supplementation w lysine 1, 000mg orally 3x a day at the onset, can hasten healing. Your &gt;.

Question 6

i have a keloid on my tongue. its pierced.ive had the piercing for over a year but im just now getting one. the problem is im allergic to tea tree oil?

Accepted Answer

Pierced tongue: Consider letting your tongue heal naturally by taking the piercing out.  This will be healthier for your tongue and your teeth.

Question 7

i have a blistery dry flaky rash starting from the bottom of my nose making its way to my upper lip and right side of my nose. hydrogen peroxide and tea tree oil arent working?

Accepted Answer

Stop irritating your: Both your "treatments" are aggravating whatever you have. First stop them and throw them in the trash.Then try a moisturizer cream or vaseline.

Question 8

i applied pure tea tree oil to a spot on my lip, but then i licked it by accident. iv read it is toxic to ingest. but it was only a tiny amount?

Accepted Answer

Toxic ingestions: Hi,
With that tiny amount of exposure, likely you will not experience any problems. Hope this helps.

Question 9

i have a sore lump under my left armpit. it wont go away, wont come to a head. please help. tried antibacterial soaps, tea tree oil etc....

Accepted Answer

Abscess v lymph node: Best to get it evaluated now by doctor.  May be an abscess that need to be i;d'd, or may be a lymph node?  Get examined and treated, best wishes.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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.

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Will 100% tea tree oil help head hair grow ?

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What to do if i got the tea tree oil and have been using it for 2 days and my skin is so bumpy and im getting black head type things. is this normal?

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I put tea tree oil just above my lip because it was swelling and i ended up putting a lot and my skin dried out,any tips to get this to go away quick?

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A pimple has appeared directly on my upper lip. how do i treat it? tea tree oil maybe?

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I have a cold sore on the top of my lip, is it okay for me to put tea tree oil on it?

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I have a keloid on my tongue. its pierced.ive had the piercing for over a year but im just now getting one. the problem is im allergic to tea tree oil?

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I have a blistery dry flaky rash starting from the bottom of my nose making its way to my upper lip and right side of my nose. hydrogen peroxide and tea tree oil arent working?

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I applied pure tea tree oil to a spot on my lip, but then i licked it by accident. iv read it is toxic to ingest. but it was only a tiny amount?

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I have a sore lump under my left armpit. it wont go away, wont come to a head. please help. tried antibacterial soaps, tea tree oil etc....

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

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