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White vinegar and head lice
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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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ahmad M Hadiedanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 51 years experience
Any dirty?: Combing alone e it help but dose not for sure clean it up, use the recommended shampoo, for the whole family, clean all the bed sheets sand if you hav... Read More
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6.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Amsteranswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Lots of effort: There is a large movement to not coat the head with Permethrin or lindane due to potential neurotoxicity, and the risk is relevant. Non medicated prod... Read More
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6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Morris Westfriedanswered
Dermatology 48 years experience
Endemic: More common on elementary age children. It will occur in pockets within a school or classroom .It will also occur in waves over time.
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6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Alfredo Garciaanswered
Pediatrics 58 years experience
Lice Head: Mature head lice are approximately the size of a sesame seed, don't hop or jump and lay eggs called nits that stick to the hair shaft. Main symptoms ... Read More
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5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
No: Head lice are an only human issue. Animals and or other bugs do not carry them.
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5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Derrick Lonsdaleanswered
Preventive Medicine 75 years experience
Nits: They attach their eggs to individual hairs. They look like tiny rounded discs stuck to the hair.Routine treatment requires that the nits be combed out... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Cheryl Coldwateranswered
Pediatrics 40 years experience
Call your doctor: There are medications that can be used to kill the lice. Use them as directed (very important!). Wash all the bed linens in hot water and remove any s... Read More
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3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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