Home Remedy Treatments For Head Lice
Over the past several years
there has been some speculation about the toxicity of “over
the counter” and prescription head lice treatments. Some
doctors believe that too much toxin makes it into the blood
stream when using these types of treatments; this is
especially true for children, and pregnant women. The level
of toxins that could make it into the blood increases with
repeated use, which may be necessary in the case of a
re-infestation.
Another drawback to these “over the counter” and
prescription head lice treatments is that the lice are
becoming resistant to the pesticides in the treatments. This
often results in either the treatment not working at all, or
a very quick re-infestation.
As a result of the toxins in the treatments, and their
increasing inability to kill lice, many people have turned
to home remedies. While healthcare professionals have
recommended some of these home remedies, others have been
used for years as a treatment for head lice.
Mayonnaise: Pediatricians often recommend this treatment as
an alternative to commercial treatments. Saturate the hair
with real mayonnaise, and cover the head with a shower cap.
Let the mayonnaise sit in hair for at least eight hours and
then wash out. After washing the hair, carefully run a nit
comb through the hair to remove lice and nits. The treatment
should be repeated every few days for about a week and a
half.
Listerine: Saturate hair
with Listerine and place shower cap on head; leaving it
place for at least 2 hours. After this, rinse hair and comb
with metal nit removal comb. All lice should be dead at this
point. Next you will need to saturate the hair with white
vinegar, and again place the washed shower cap on the hair
for 1 hour. After 1 hour, you can remove the shower cap to
shampoo and condition hair. Again, comb hair with the nit
removal comb.
Coconut Shampoo & Tea Tree
Oil: Use equal amounts of tea tree oil and shampoo. Lather
through hair and then use a shower cap. Let the mixture set
on the head for at least two hours before rinsing. Apply a
coconut conditioner, and carefully comb hair with a metal
nit removal comb. Use this treatment at least three times
over a two-week period, making sure to comb through the hair
each time. Wash all bedding, as well as coats and scarves,
and soak combs, brushes, and other hair items in boiling
water.
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Best wishes,
Thomas T :)
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