O.K. my Daughter is in first grade, and Five kids from her class went home with lice today, many of the girls she plays with, nurse checked and didn't see anything, my daughter also has very long hair, longest in her class!!!! IS there any PREVENTION I can take so she does not get it????? should I keep her out of school a day or two?
2007-02-28 08:00:44 · 5 answers · asked by l 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Do not keep her out of school. Switch to a tea tree oil based shampoo and that should help. If you have any worries about her getting it apply tea tree oil straight to the scalp and cover with a shower cap for 30 minutes and then shampoo as normal. Lice hate tea tree oil so using a shampoo with this in it is a great way to ward off infestations.
2007-02-28 08:07:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
tea tree oil works good. there is also rosemay repel. i use it on my daughter. you can buy it at this sight. www.fairytaleshaircare.com for a decent price. the sight also has some good information about lice. don't keep here out of school. Lice is just something that you will have to deal with at one time or another.
2007-02-28 08:13:22 · answer #2 · answered by wsperingwasp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it wont help because lice eggs can stay alive for a while and all it takes is one louce egg to infest anyone. My son is in first grade too and his class had it as well, but he never got it so I guess tell your daughter to becarful and perhaps get louce medecine and use it, just incase.
2007-03-04 06:09:35 · answer #3 · answered by ~Beauty is Beautiful~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep her hair up in a tight bun. I also use tea tree oil (the actual oil) sold at health food stores. I put it on a cotton ball and run it along the nape of her neck and behind her ears.
2007-02-28 08:09:02 · answer #4 · answered by kelly-il 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure she doesnt hang her coat up with all the other children. this could be a definate way to spread lice. also, check her head often so if she does get them, you can catch it before it gets too out of control.
2007-02-28 08:10:08 · answer #5 · answered by taylor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋