Natural Head Lice Treatment
Head lice is a common problem that can be treated naturally. Head lice are tiny, wingless parasites that live among human hair. They are particularly common among children and are very contagious. While not dangerous, they are a nuisance. Before starting a natural head lice treatment on a child, or and adult for head lice be sure of the diagnosis. Here are a few symptoms to review:
ñ an itchy scalp
ñ red bumps on the scalp and neck
ñ nits- or lice eggs which are white, small oval specks attached to the hair
ñ live lice moving around on the head
Once you are sure, you can begin treatment. One way to naturally remove the lice is with a lice comb or tweezers. The lice comb will help ensure that you leave no nits in the hair. Be sure to thoroughly comb and tweeze out the lice for several days. Use the tweezers to pick out the live lice.
Another natural lice treatment option is to use olive oil (mayonnaise has been used as a substitute). Some prefer to extra virgin organic coconut oil. The oil works by suffocating the lice. Either one you choose, the method is the same. For the olive oil, apply liberally to the scalp and massage it in. Next apply to the rest of the hair. If you are using coconut oil, first melt the oil and then let it cool a bit so that it won’t burn. Once the head and hair are well coated, wrap the head in a shower cap or some plastic wrap. It is advantageous to do this at night to allow enough time for the treatment to work. Be careful of letting the oil leak onto the pillow as it can be messy. You may find it helpful to lay out a few towels. In the morning, remove the cap and comb though the hair. Pull out any dead lice or nits that you see. Using a lice comb will help. Once this is done, wash out the hair. Be sure to check the scalp over the next couple days to be sure all the lice are gone.
There are other natural treatments for head lice. For example, vinegar is said to help loosen the nits from the hair shaft. If using this method, repeat for a couple weeks until all the lice are gone. Tea tree oil is another product that has proven effective against lice, but be careful when using it on young children.
Once the head lice has been treated, be sure to wash all towels, bedding and clothing to prevent further outbreaks.
The war on head lice can be won in a natural way by being diligent and thorough.










