Check the heads of all family members for lice and nits as they are easily spread
Treat all infested family members at the same time otherwise you may not rid your house of the lice and the infestation will continue despite the treatments given
Two Acceptable Treatment Options
Option A: Head Lice Shampoo (kill the head lice and remove the nits)
Special head lice shampoos or rinses are used because they have been tested and determined to be a safe and effective treatment.
Option B: Wet-combing (remove the lice)
A non-chemical way to find and elmininate head lice.
Dangerous remedies - do not use
The following treatments are either not effective and/or not safe:
Insect Sprays (Raid)
Dyes
Oil (WD40)
Bleaches
Gasoline
Chinese Chalk
Flea Soap
Heat Directly on Scalp
Alcohol
Enzyme Reactions
Shaving Gel
Kerosene
Shaving the Head
Garlic
Essential Oils (Pine, Tea Tree, Thyme, Rosemary, Eucalyptus etc.) are not recommended at this time due to limited data and possible toxicity concerns.
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