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Seeking Information on Lice
Asked by S.H. from Boston
on September 2, 2009
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My grandson just started kindergarten and came home with a note stating that a classmate has lice. What do we do if he contracts it?
Thank you.
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- I've heard tea tree oil is a good natural solution. You can buy Paul Mitchell's tea tree shampoo or add tea tree drops to your kids shampoo. You could even start u...
- Our homeopath recommended we use a cup, or more depending on hair length, of olive or veggie oil with a drop of Tea Tree Oil (optional. Lice don't like the smell thoug...
- Lice don't like dirty hair. Wash it less often, use gel & hairspray. Good luck
Lice Preventative
Asked by T.S. from Austin
on August 31, 2009
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I was told that Austin has lice outbreaks in the months of September thru November.
What sort of preventative do you use for your child??.....like something you may s...
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- I heard hairspray. The cheaper the better like Aquanet. ha ha.
- Tea tree oil. Add some to the shampoo you use. Also, put some kind of hair product in their hair daily. Such as gel or mousse.
- Lice is mostly attracted to light colored, fine hair that is extremely clean. Do not allow your children to share hats, combs, brushes with anyone.This is one of th...
Can't Get Rid of Lice
Asked by C.H. from Tampa
on April 22, 2009
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My 5 year old keeps getting lice from her school. It's driving me crazy! We have never encountered lice until she started school and now it's driving me crazy! I kee...
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- Whoa, not sure how you feel, but there are a lot of very HARSH chemical recommendations suggested to you on here...some that I wouldn't even use on my pets! There i...
- Make sure you wash all of the linens in HOT water. IF you have a sanitizer all the better. Furniture & carpets should be treated as well. My mom always had us rin...
- I've read that putting hairspray in the childs hair keeps lice away.
How to Treat Lice Naturally and Effectively?
Asked by F.B. from Dallas
on December 20, 2008
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My daughter came back from school with lice, yikes!
This is the first time that it's happening to her and I don't remember much from when it happened to me as a child...
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- the mayo solution mainly works because of the vinegar in the mayo. Try just vinegar before you do the mayo suggestions. Just put her head over a sink and pour the vi...
- Tea Tree Oil, Gets rid of it and keeps it gone. I work for a company that has it mixed into the shampoo, so no need to buy 2 different tyeps of treatment.
- OK so heres my two cents. I just use plain ol baby oil. I put enough in my daughters hair and just slicked it back in a ponytail for a week. I did it that long to make...
Lice and Divorce
Asked by J.R. from Cleveland
on October 17, 2008
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My husband's ex-wife called last night to let us know that two of my step-daughters have lice. I checked my girls this morning, and they're fine. However, we're supp...
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- My goodness. It sounds as if your husband really loves his kids just doesn't understand the irritation and mess it COULD cause if you caught them at your home. Can the...
- I have had the pleasant experience of having friends/family send their kids over without informing me that lice had been in the picture in recent days. I just wanted ...
- If your step daughters have been treated for the live, they should be fine. Children pass lice around like crazy this tie of year. My son used to get them at the beg...
Help, We Have Lice!
Asked by B.C. from Austin
on September 23, 2008
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My daughter is in elementary school and at the beginnning of the year she came home with lice! I never had lice as a child so I did not know what to do. I looked up th...
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- Once, my sister and I got lice really bad as children from someone in her class. My mom ended up "bombing" the house. I don't know what exact product to tell you to ...
- Hey B., I use a couple of different things all at one time. I use to use HairClean 123 and it works very well. I have since converted to LiceMD. Both can be found ...
- B., google the hair dryer method, it was effective for us. We continue to thoroughly blow dry my daughter's very thick hair at least once a week during the school yea...
Lice
Asked by G.A. from San Francisco
on October 9, 2008
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While combing my seven year old daughter's hair i found lice. Does any one have any experiance or advice they can share? I'm a little concerned about the over the coun...
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- Hi G.! The OTC stuff works just fine. But at her age, you'll need to take your time, and not be rushed. If you do it "right" the first time, then you may not have...
- I'm not sure where you live but there are actually "salons" that specialize in getting rid of lice, if you don't want to do it yourself. They can be pricey though. Loo...
- Get "Rid" from nearest Rite Aid or Walgreens. It is pretty safe just be careful not to get into the eyes. Just apply it right before shower in the bathroom itself and ...
Niece Came over with Lice.... Unknowingly.
Asked by B.H. from Salt Lake City
on July 14, 2009
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my 10 yr old niece came over to play for the afternoon. no problems. they played house, played the wii, played outside. great fun. then that night her mom called t...
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- Lice can happen to anybody. They are a big pest, but not really dangerous if you catch them quickly. Comb everyone's hair with a fine-toothed comb. Look under all the ...
- Get some RID shampoo for your older girls and wash their hair with it. The baby just watch closely. Don't be too upset about it, lots of kids in school pass on head li...
- Everyone in your house can get it. Vacuum the couch , the floor , stuffed animals , beds, everything with cloth. Continue looking in hair for the 2 weeks especially fo...
Lice Attack! Help!
Asked by J.S. from Seattle
on February 18, 2009
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Frist of all, I'm SURE this topic has been discussed here, but I can't find it so here I go:
13 year old daughter has lice, for the first time. I spent 4 hours yes...
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- Simple solution and prevention. Dye her hair. Find a color close to hers and use it. They cannot adhere to colored hair. Then just keep cleaning the house. You mi...
- Hi Sorry about the lice. Did you spray the seats in the car? That is a common place for people to miss. I am not sure of the name of the spray but it is specific for...
- Oh, honey, I am so sorry! We went through this for 6 solid weeks this summer! With three kids I feel like an expert now! Firstly, lice can't live off a body very l...
Lice
Asked by H.L. from Orlando
on July 31, 2009
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My three kids usually stayed home with a lady who watches them while my husband and I are at work. I felt bad and sent my girls to day camp for the first time. I recen...
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- Try Lice MD. I used 3 different other brands, thought they worked but they didn't. It was an on going battle. Then I finally bought this and it worked fantastic!! ...
- The horror of lice kept me awake when it invaded my daughters hair. I tried different approches, as well as you did, and what helped was a shampoo named RID and combin...
- Oh H., I feel for you. My oldest came home with nits last year and whew, it was a nightmare! First things first. You need to treat your children's head...one child ...
