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A 43-year-old member asked:

Does apple vinegar and coconut oil kill lice?

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Dr. Cornelia Franz
Specializes in Pediatrics
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.
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A 35-year-old member asked:

Can I use coconut oil to kill lice?

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Dr. Arti Jain
Pediatrics 27 years experience
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.
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