Posted on: 29-10-07 15:55:02
Hi,
Can anyone suggest any home remedy to get rid of lice. My 2.5 yrs daughter got it from day care (i dont know how). I tried on shampoo from shoppers drug mart, but she is still itching her head.
I would really appreciate your feedback.
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Originally posted by smiley1
Hi,
Can anyone suggest any home remedy to get rid of lice. My 2.5 yrs daughter got it from day care (i dont know how). I tried on shampoo from shoppers drug mart, but she is still itching her head.
I would really appreciate your feedback.
Itching could be due to dry scalp (dandruff) OR Lice. If it is Dandruff, try to moisturise (ideally oil the scalp, not just the hair- regularly and wash them every morning), that shud help. If its lice, sorry, I havent had the problem on my child so cannot comment.
You should also find out why she has lice, unless someone else has the problem too in your house.
Best luck.
Hiren
I think she got it at daycare!
we oil her hair very often and wash it with babyshampoo. its not dandruff for sure.
Family physician suggested one shampoo and we will try it to see.
I am quite sure there are medicines available in drug stores to kill lices. It is liquid like shampoo to apply.
I think vinegar works too.... mixed in coconut oil...??
It could be from Carpet or bed Linen as well ...
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/infections/common/lice.html
http://www.dhpe.org/infect/lice.html
I am copying from above website -
What is the treatment for head lice infestation?
Getting rid of head lice requires treating the individual, the family, and the household.
Treat the individual and the family -- This requires using an over-the-counter or prescription lice- killing medicine. Treat only persons who are infested. Remember that all lice-killing products are pesticides. Follow these treatment steps:
Remove all clothing.
Apply lice-killing medicine, also called pediculicide [peh-DICK-you-luh-side], according to label instructions. If the affected person has extra-long hair, you may need to use a second bottle.
WARNING: Do not use a creme rinse or combination shampoo/conditioner before using lice-killing medicine. Do not re-wash hair for 1-2 days after treatment.
Have the affected person put on clean clothing after treatment.
If some live lice are still found but are moving more slowly than before treatment, do not re-treat. Comb dead and remaining live lice out of the hair. The medicine sometimes takes longer than the time recommended on the package to kill the lice.
After treatment, if no dead lice are found and lice seem as active as before, the medicine may not be working. See your health-care provider for a different medicine. Follow treatment instructions.
Remove nits and lice from the hair shaft using a nit comb, often found in lice-killing medicine packages. Flea combs used for cats and dogs can also be used.
After treatment, check, comb, and remove nits and lice from the hair every 2-3 days.
Re-treat in 7-10 days.
Check all treated persons for 2-3 weeks until you are sure all lice and nits are gone.
Treat the household:
To kill lice and nits, machine wash all washable clothing and bed linens that the infested person touched during the 2 days before they were diagnosed. Wash clothes and linens in the HOT water cycle (130 F). Dry items on the hot cycle for at least 20 minutes.
Dry clean clothing that is not washable (coats, hats, scarves, etc.). OR
Seal all non-washable items (clothing, stuffed animals, comforters, etc.) in a plastic bag for 2 weeks.
Soak combs and brushes for 1 hour in rubbing alcohol or Lysol, or wash with soap and hot water.
Vacuum the floor and furniture. Do not use lice sprays; they can be toxic if inhaled.
Cautions:
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use head-lice medications.
Consult a health-care provider before using lice-killing products on a person who has allergies, asthma, or other medical conditions.
Do not use extra amounts of lice-killing medicines.
Do not use lice-killing medicines on the eyebrows or eyelashes.
http://www.loogootee.k12.in.us/west/headlice.htm
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Mumbai Maazi Ladki ...
tried and tested remedy
wash hair and leave water on donot wipe dry ,wrap a towel around neck
to catch dripping water
do this for 4 days or more as lice suffocate in water
they will be gone .
all the best.
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akkiluck
Try "NIX" from shoppers drugmart.
