Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can i use coconut oil to kill lice?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
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.
Answered 9/29/2016
4.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can you kill germs, remineralize & whiten teeth safely with a mixture of baking soda, calcium powder (crushed calcium pills) and coconut oil?
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
A member asked:
How long of lice shampoo use would kill the lice?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Is coconut oil really effective against lice?
Is it a good idea to use coconut oil and cider vinegar for head lice?
Will coconut oil and apple cider vinegar work on head lice?
Can you kill lice eggs with tea tree oil?
How do I properly use permethrin cream rinse 5% 60 MG to kill lice? Can I wash my hair with shampoo after I rinse it? Should I add tea tree oil to it?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
