Home Remedy For Head Lice Pt.1

Is there such a thing as a home remedy for head lice? Many people get concerned about the chemicals and pesticides in modern head lice treatments and many people have expressed interest in learning about a home remedy for head lice. There are some options out there for a head lice home remedy, such options include but are not limited to white vinegar, oil of tea tree as well as oil based products like olive oil and mayonnaise. There are many over the counter (OTC) treatments that are pesticide free as well.

In many cases a home remedy for head lice can be as effectual as the traditional treatments for head lice. If you are not sure about what you are doing and don’t know enough about the subject of head lice and have never experienced it or had anyone in your family experience it then you may want to consult with your health car professional so that you can determine the best course of action for you unique situation. So in regards to a home remedy for head lice lets make an examination of the options available.

There are as stated above many options for the treatment of head lice. Many of these options can be purchased over the counter, (OTC) and still others require a prescription from your health care professional. Many people today are considering the options to treat head lice that do not contain pesticides. Even though the treatment options that do contain pesticides will kill head lice the fact of the matter is that pesticides are toxic and if used inappropriately could quite possibly cause side effects. Still, contemporary research feels that in many cases that some head lice are resistant to the pesticides used in many treatments today. It is for this reason that numerous people have become interested in a home remedy for head lice that does not use possibly harmful chemicals.

There are many home remedies for head lice available today. As stated above they are: white vinegar, oil based treatments such as
mayonnaise and olive oil, petroleum jelly like Vaseline, and oil of tea tree. There are as stated above the pesticide free head lice treatments as well that can be purchased over the counter,(OTC) and they include a product called LiceOut and another product called HairClean 1-2-3. Nit picking is an important step in using these products. Nit picking is performed with a comb either a regular comb or one of the electric head lice combs that are also available as a treatment today. If the nit picking is not done in a satisfactory manner and according to the directions on the box of the treatment that you have chosen then the results for getting rid of head lice will not be totally successful.

Remember, if you feel that wish to try a home remedy for head lice you ought to bear in mind that a great percentage of these have not had any sufficient studies performed to warrant or determine the effectiveness or side effects of these remedies. It is advisable to discuss these and any other issues surrounding the head lice infestation issue with your health care professional to determine your best course of action. It is also advisable that you do not consider mixing different head lice treatments without first consulting with your health care professional. In the next part of this article we will explore further options for a home remedy for head lice.

This article is educational in nature and is not to be construed as offering medical advice. Always consult with your doctor or other health care professional before using this information.