i have a lice problem due to me being allergic to what the doc and pharmacy can give me im also allergic to tea tree oil (melaluca) any suggestions would be wonderful
2007-12-08 06:11:48 · 8 answers · asked by Theophany K 2 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
doctor would be best bet on this one
2007-12-08 06:18:46 · answer #1 · answered by Michael M 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Did you know every day, more than 27,000 U.S. children become infested with head lice. Their parents and grandparents become infested just by sharing a hug, a pillow or an upholstered chair. There is a solution which is natural, hypoallergenic and does not appear to have tea tree oil either. Go to www.after40weightloss.com and click on "other products" then look up Licenex. You can see how it works, read testimonials and place your order. Licenex is a mild shampoo that will solve your lice problem and keep them from returning.
2007-12-12 03:22:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a toughie. I used to work at a day care and would run into this many times. Go to the health food store and see what suggestions they have. There is a product called Licenex you can order on line. I don't know what is in it, you may want to type it in and see what it is. After the nits are dead, we were told to use vinegar on the hair to loosen them up and get a small toothed comb or have someone use their fingernails to pull them out. Bedding and such needs to be washed in very hot water daily. Put any stuffed animals in a plastic bag and seal shut and leave it for two weeks and then wash. Your car seat, your chair all should be treated. Do you have animals? Soak all brushes, combs in a baking soda and salt solution, hot hot water. Throw away pillows, or shut them in a bag too for a two week period. Not fun, sorry.
2007-12-08 09:46:09 · answer #3 · answered by Suzieq 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, wash your bedding and clothes and any fabric you have been in contact with and dry them with a dryer. The heat will kill the lice. Similarly, use a lice comb to get them out of your hair and wash and use high heat hair dryer to dry. Get as many of them as you can out of your home and use heat on your hair and clothes and throws, bedding, pillows to kill them.
get rugs professionally cleaned.
Wipe down all surfaces you can't wash with ammonia or some other strong cleaner you are not allergic to.
Repeat daily for a week or two and see if it is better.
Only other thing i can think off is to shave all your hair and regrow after your living space is clean.
2007-12-08 06:23:43 · answer #4 · answered by bobbie h 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a nurse, there is only one way to rid yourself of lice, if you are allegic to the medicines over the counter or prescribed by a doctor.
Fire.
You will have to cut all your hair off and place it in a plastic ziplock bag.
Take the bag into your back yard and burn it until it is fully consumed by the fire.
Your head and surrounding skin will need to be washed with a mixture of alcohol and bleach.
Once capful of bleach to 1/2 gallon of water. Wash with this first.
Apply the alcohol after the water and bleach mixture have dried.
Peace out.
2007-12-08 17:33:05 · answer #5 · answered by Jman 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Here is a website that can help you:
www.licesquad.com
The product is a very safe and gentle natural enzyme that kills head lice and nits rapidly. It can also be used in your laundry and sprayed on furniture etc. to kill lice and nits.
There is NO NEED to shave your head; that treatment is medieval! Good Luck!
2007-12-08 11:41:55 · answer #6 · answered by spiritwise333 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You must get rid of all the nits in your hair. Likely they are also in your bedding and furniture. It can be a tedious task to get rid of them. If you cannot find a shampoo that works, you may consider shaving your head. It is perfectly natural.
2007-12-08 10:25:04 · answer #7 · answered by mr.answerman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vasoline is used sometimes, but the problem with that is it will leave your hair very greasy. Remember when you do treat your hair, to retreat it about 2 weeks later and also wash your bedding and anything that comes in contact with your head.
2007-12-08 06:19:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are kinds of shampoo you can use, i dont know if they have tea tree oil in them or not. But you should beable to find something in the shampoo aisle
2007-12-08 06:20:26 · answer #9 · answered by Ozzy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Head and Shoulders helps with flakes itch etc, that might also help with lice? But if its that serious i would definitely check into seeing a doctor about this one. Plus it can spread to people you are around.
2007-12-08 06:20:06 · answer #10 · answered by Jessi (: 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
wash your hair twice a day
2007-12-08 06:19:16 · answer #11 · answered by ledge 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋