Head Lice - Hair Problems Message Board

love my tum · 02-19-2007, 10:14 AM

Does anyone know of a cure for headlice? My 5 year old daughter has head lice. We have used Top Marks and several other brands of headlice shampoo. I have developed an alergy to any product specially produced, even one for sensitive skin. All I can do is comb them out. The trouble is my hair is ever so thin now, as combing pulls out lots of hair.

Any advice would be welcome.

try-ink · 02-19-2007, 09:13 PM

You mean to say.........

Even when you comb them out.....it still come back??

Then that means.....either you or your daughter still have it.

I suggest making sure that both of you start wearing hair nets. Even if your daughter is completely cured...there's always a possibility, that you can still pass this on to her.

The cycle is just going to continue. (If you know what, I mean?)

You went to the doctor, right?? can they help you??

tandjsmom · 02-21-2007, 11:30 AM

I am so sorry to hear that! My son had head lice on 2 different occasions - I know how you feel. For starters you have to treat your house too. Everything should be vacuumed. Or sprayed with the spray they sell. Next all dolls, stuffed animals should be bagged for at least 2 weeks. Throw out or boil, or bag all hairbrushes, ponies, etc. Wash and dry ANY clothing that might have been in contact with lice. Don't forget to treat your car/ daughter's carseat. Bedding has to be washed and dryed. Lice can live for several days without food and can "hideout" on a favorite toy, etc.
To treat the lice on your heads try olive oil. Saturate the head/ hair shaft with it. Wear a tight shower cap for 8 hours, this will smother them. Then begin the painstaking process of making sure you comb them all out. The olive oil really helps with this. It will not kill eggs, so make sure you comb them all out!
If these measures fail, there are very strong prescription meds out there available from your pediatrican. GOOD LUCK!

Skinamarinka · 02-27-2007, 01:51 PM

Hi,
I recently read about Neem helping with scabies and lice. You can buy neem oil and add it to your lotion and shampoo and conditioner or you can buy neem soap, lotion, shampoo, and conditioner and see how that works. If you do a google search for neem and lice you will find somemore info.
Most health food stores will carry neem oil or the products. And, you can use them even when you are not infested as they are very good for hair and skin in general.
Best wishes.

sal5683 · 05-16-2007, 07:05 AM

I am sorry that you are going through this. My kids are grown now but I do have experience with this. The shampoo is not enough. Make sure that you use an egg remover as well. You really have to "nit pick". I took my kids on the back porch to do this. The sunshine makes it very easy to see them. Really keep on it...do it several times.