Use some 'ayurvedic' shampoos from india.
2006-09-11 01:54:23
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answer #1
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answered by i_Abhishek 2
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There Is A Product You Can Buy Over The Counter Called RID. Also Get A Lice Comb Both Are Available At Wal Marts Or Pharmacies
2006-09-11 04:40:14
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answered by Woob 2
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All you have to do is go to the drugstore and buy some over the counter lice killer. If you can't find it, ask the druggist.
Then, after you've treated it in the scalp of those infected, strip all the sheets and other bedding and wash them in hot soapy water, and---now this is very important, dry the bedding in a drier.
That will kill any lice that is on the bedding. Do this to the clothing too.
Vacuum the sofa and any other place the person may have lay on. Then make sure you pull the nits (eggs) out of the person's hair. This might take a few days to find them all, especially if it was a bad infestation. Then, continue to check periodically to make sure one of those nasties didn't survive somewhere in the house and reinfect.
It really isn't all that bad, but if you aren't careful, it's hard to get rid of.
2006-09-11 04:43:32
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answered by ThatLady 5
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You can use RID and when I had head lice when I was younger, we put Mayonaise in my hair and left it in the there a little while and then rinsed it out. Make sure you soak you brushes and combs in Hot water, or just buy new ones. You'll also need to wash EVERYTHING for example everything on you bed, shampoo your couch, and probably your carpet and just anything else you can think of that the lice could be in.
2006-09-11 04:55:44
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answered by LeAnne & Enrique 3
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Give the lice a bath. That should get all of the RID off of them.
2006-09-11 04:46:00
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answer #5
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answered by Mel 2
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Head Lice
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How do I get rid of these bugs?
Head Lice (Pediculosis capitis) is a nuisance condition. Anyone can get head lice--they are transmitted either by direct contact (head to head) or by articles that have been in contact with an infested person (such as combs, brushes, hats, scarves, bedding and upholstery). It is estimated that two to three million people in this country get head lice every year; no one is immune, although head lice prefer young children to adults.
So, what is it? A head louse is a tiny insect (an adult is the size of a sesame seed) which only lives on the heads of humans. The adult louse lives on the blood it sucks from the victim's scalp. Adult lice feed approximately 5 times a day, and this piercing of the skin and sucking cause irritation which in turn causes itching. Lice can live off a host for up to 24 hours.
How does a person get lice? Lice have no regard for the hygienic or socioeconomic status of their hosts--anyone can get head lice. Lice move by crawling, not flying or jumping from person to person. A louse may crawl to another's head while sharing the same bed. Shared hairbrushes and combs can also transfer the louse. Sometimes soon-to-hatch eggs may be securely fastened to the hair shaft entwined in the comb or brush's teeth, or fall to a surface when infested hair is brushed or combed. Once hatched, the louse may attach to another person's comb, hair brush, or head gear, depending upon where it had fallen.
How do I know if I have it? Persistent scalp itching tells you to look closely. We use a magnifying glass to inspect hair, looking for the tiny grayish adult lice; but we are more likely to see their eggs (called nits), which are whitish oval specks attached to the hair shafts.
Then what? If you discover your child has lice, please call your school nurse for assistance. Remember that head lice is not life threatening--they are upsetting and annoying. The treatment of lice has changed alot in recent years, as the lice appear to have developed some resistance to the shampoos which used to be quite effective in destroying them. Therefore there are a number of new strategies being discovered to eliminate them. We have a video available which is an excellent resource. A few basic principles apply:
1. Shampooing the head with a lice-killing shampoo is usually the first step. Lice shampoos are available over-the-counter and are as effective as prescription shampoos. Follow the directions meticulously as each shampoo has its specific directions. Do not repeat the shampoo in less than 7 days. Remember it is an insecticide and side effects are unknown so they must be used with caution. These shampoos will kill some of the lice, but perhaps not all. They will kill some eggs, but not all.
2. Getting the nits out is the challenge. This takes time, patience and persistence. And if one nit remains and hatches out, you will have a recurrence within a week or two when it matures and starts laying its own eggs. There are several styles of combs available for combing out the nits. Some work in fine hair, some in coarser hair. It may take some experimentation to find the right one. Sometimes, using a bath oil, like Avon's Skin So Soft, will work to loosen the glue which holds the nits to the hair. There is a product called Neon Nits, which when sprayed on the hair, will highlight the nits so you can see them to then snip them out with a small scissors.
3. Olive oil. Some people have found that using olive oil during the week between the use of the lice-killing shampoos helps. The theory is that soaking the scalp and hair with olive oil, will smother the louse as it hatches out. The procedure involves applying the olive oil at bedtime, combing out the hair in the a.m., then washing out the olive oil with a dish soap. The oil makes the egg removal somewhat easier and actually makes the hair shine.
4. Clean the environment. Most of your time should be focused on the head, but there are key parts of the environment which need attention. Lice are killed with heat, so drying bedding in a dryer for 20 minutes will kill lice. Vacuum the mattress, pillow, rugs, the car, couches and chairs. Such things as dolls, toys, teddy bears, and other unwashable items may be placed in large plastic garbage bags, sealed, and left at room temperature for two weeks.
5. Robicomb. This is a new discovery. A battery operated tool which is able to find live lice which cannot be seen easily. It is a small hand held tool which emits a high-pitched beeping sound. When you use it to comb through the hair, the beeping sound stops when a live louse is detected. We have these on hand to loan out for you to use at home on a daily basis. What seems to help eradicate lice which are resistent to treatment is to wash the hair with a regular shampoo and use a conditioner every night, then use the robicomb when hair is dry (i.e., in a.m.). If you are having trouble getting rid of lice, this can be extremely helpful.
6. Notify others who may have had close contact with your child before you discovered the lice. This may be hard for you to do, but they will appreciate it greatly. They will then be able to moniter their children and find it early if it does develop.
School Attendance: A child with active head lice is required to leave school. Your child can return to school after treatment with a lice killing shampoo. Our school policy allows a week for work on egg removal--that is, by the end of a week, there should be no evidence of eggs in the hair. Your school nurse will work with you to help achieve this goal.
2006-09-11 04:47:38
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answer #6
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answered by away right now 5
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lice shampoo's and wash ur hair at least 3 times a week, even if it is long and stay away from people who have lies
2006-09-11 04:45:20
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answer #7
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answered by F 2
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there is a shampoo treatment that you can but from your pharmacy/supermarket....then you need a very fine toothed comb to comb them all out.
i actually found a product that is like gel and when put through the hair it actually defends against lice....
Good luck its a very tedious job...just talking about it and my head is itchy..
2006-09-11 04:40:37
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answered by askaway 6
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Just iron your hair with an electric hair iron and when you hear a "popping" sound, that's it! You fried their eggs already.
To kill the adult lice, just wash your scalp with vinegar!
2006-09-11 04:52:10
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answered by peperoni 2
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Smother your head in mayonaise, wrap it in Saran Wrap and put a towel around your head. Sleep that way and wash it out in the morning. The fat content in the mayo kills them. Of course, it's really smelly and gross, but it works.
2006-09-11 04:54:32
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answer #10
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answered by Shadowtwinchaos 4
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go to the zoo, and have a little friendly time with a monkey....:-D
he'll make sure he keeps none.....:) j/k
just go the the nearest pharmacy, and a ask for the anti-lice spray...:) good luck with it.....
2006-09-11 04:48:43
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answer #11
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answered by Gossai 3
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