are there any non toxic treatments for lice? and how do you keep it from comming back?

Answer 1

Lice are gross, but they do not cause disease very often. Some treatments can cause more harm than good. Lice seem to be developing resistance to standard treatment. Mayonaisse or olive oil have been anecdotally proposed on the theory that will smother the lice. This has been studied somewhat scientifically.

A recommendation might be to use a pediculocide containing pyrethrin or permathrin as directed, then apply a generous amount of olive oil to the scalp. Don a shower cap and go to bed. In the morning, thoroughly comb the hair, especially near the scalp, removing all the nits. This is a key step. Shampoo and dry.

To prevent recurrence, thoroughly vacuum carpets and upholstry. Clean clothing meticulously. Since heat destroys lice and nits, use a high dryer temp as long as it is safe for the clothing. Keep checking for nits.

Recently there was a study published in a pediatric journal on treating lice with a hair blower alone. Again, it's the heat that does it.

Don't share hats, combs or other similar articles. Piling winter coats on top of one another may be a way of spread. They should be hung individually at schools, parties, etc.

Answer 2

Not that I am aware of, the medication they sell works very nicely. The key to getting them gone, and staying gone, is to wash/launder every item that is cloth/washable, that the family or the infected person has touched/used. It's much easier to treat the whole family, all at once. That way, your odds of reinvestation are lowered. Pull all the sheets, blankets, comforters,pillows and sheets, everything must get laundered. It is sometimes easier to take the laundry to the laundramat, and use the extra large washers, save you time. Children that your kids hang out with, need to be checked for nits, also. Treat everything, it gets expensive, but having another outbreak, I couldn't deal with. It just grossed me out!