Question 1

how to know what is another good way to get rid of lice other thank lice treatment?

Accepted Answer

Home remedies.: Natural remedies for lice include the application of olive oil, 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 2

what is the most effective way to get rid of lice for good?

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No   one  treatment: Step 1  try   nix (permethrin)  or  rid  
step  2  rx  elimilte [stronger  prep of  nix (permethrin) ]
step 3 Ovide  rx  
step 4  oral  ivermectim  
daily  treatment  is   washing   bedding  in   hot  water  daily  washing  of  scalp  and  using nit  comb  twice  daily.

Question 3

the easiest, quickest way to get rid of lice permanently?

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Shave off hair: Perhaps a little flippant, but the only "permanent" way to get rid of lice is to shave your head. Since most of us won't do that, there are other options you can employ to make sure you don't get it back. Wash all head and hair accessories on hot, or soak in alcohol. Clean fabrics such as couches after exposure. And don't share hats! avoid trying on helmets in stores. Check hair frequently.

Question 4

what is the best way to get?rid of lice that won't go away?

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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.

Question 5

i want to know what's the quickest way to get rid of lice. any type of medicine or any type of technique?

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Rid or Nix (permethrin): Rid or nix (permethrin) lice treatment kits over the counter can treat most cases. Follow the directions on the box. In resistant cases, the prescription shampoo Ovide can be used. See a dermatologist to evaluate and treat this issue.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 7

what is the best way to get rid of lice in hair?

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Depends: There are many ways to get rid of head lice, some chemical and some physical.  The physical methods usually include someway of suffocating the lice with a physical agent.  People have used many home remedies - some with success and there are other physical agents like cetaphil.  Chemical agents include otc meds - pyrethrins, permethrins and prescriptions - malathion, benzyl alcohol and others.

Question 8

what is the best way to get rid of lice  prevent it from coming back. my 12 year old daughter has it again for the 2 nd time in 6 months. help!

Accepted Answer

Lice trouble: Lice infestation is trouble some and chances of recurrence are high upon exposure. Problem is not the live lice but the nits. You have to get rid of both. Newly marketed couple of products promise to get rid of nits as well. See if you doctor can prescribe that. You can do repeated hair treatment with the shampoo. No substitute for hygiene.Yes Ovide is a good one.

Question 9

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 10

how do you get rid of lice?

Accepted Answer

Pediculocide: The use of a pediculocide with nit killing properties like the prescription Ovide should take care of it for you.

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