Question 1

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 2

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 3

is coconut oil really effective against lice?

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Moisturizer: I don't know about lice but it works great as. Skin moisturizer.

Question 4

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 5

can you kill lice eggs with tea tree oil?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: There are a number of remedies some people swear by to kill lice- these include different types of oils, mayonnaise, butter, etc.  However there are no scientific studies supporting these treatments.

Question 6

does putting tea tree oil on the hair help reduce the chances of getting lice?

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It might: While it's possible tea tree oil might reduce the chance of getting head lice, i wouldn't expect it to completely prevent getting lice.

Question 7

can applying tea tree essential oil to scalp to deter lice end up stunting your growth due to the high potent estrogen content of tea tree essential oil?

Accepted Answer

Wouldn't think so: Over the counter preparations applied to the scalp &amp; most other skin surfaces do not have chemicals that are absorbed in significant quantity that they are found in the blood. As such they don't affect anything going on within the body.

Question 8

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 9

i'm suffering from head lice and nits since 12 years. i have tried mediker shampoo and oil but it's of no use. i need a proper remedy to get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Lice: You can sleep with your hair smothered in mayonnaise - that can suffocate them.  You can get a prescription for Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) from your doctor.  That kills the bacteria in the lice's gut, and in turn kills them.

Question 10

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.

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