EFFECTIVE WAYS TO PREVENT HEAD LICE AT HOME

Coconut oil is a popular treatment for dry skin and hair.

The researchers behind a study in Brazil explored the effects of several natural head lice remedies and compared the results with those of over-the-counter (OTC) treatments.

Of the tested remedies, the team found that pure coconut oil was the only effective treatment. Within 4 hours of applying the oil, an average of 80% of the head lice were dead.

The two most effective medicated shampoos killed 97.9% and 90.2% of lice in the same period.

4. Tea tree oil

Tea tree oil is a popular home remedy for many skin conditions because of its antimicrobial properties.

In a 2010 study, researchers measured the effects of a tea tree and lavender oil blend on head lice in 42 people. After three treatments at weekly intervals, 41of the participants no longer had head lice.

This success rate is comparable to that of many prescription and OTC treatments.

However, other research assessing tea tree oil as a treatment for head lice has found the remedy to be less effective. Also, tea tree oil can sometimes irritate the skin and may cause a rash or itchiness.

5. Petroleum jelly

Petroleum jelly may kill lice by suffocating the insects and possibly their eggs.

Petroleum jelly can be greasy and messy, and removing it may require repeated washings. However, for people with treatment-resistant lice or an allergy to lice shampoos, it may be an effective option.

6. Mayonnaise

The United States version of the television series “The Office” may have popularized the use of mayonnaise to treat lice.

Proponents claim that mayonnaise smothers lice and makes it easier for a person to comb them from the hair. Some people also say that mayonnaise can ease the itching and scalp irritation that lice cause.

There is no evidence that mayonnaise can kill or treat lice. While this home remedy is probably harmless, it is likely to be messy and inconvenient.

Other remedies

Herbalists and supporters of natural remedies argue that a wide range of products, including garlic, thyme oil, and sesame oil, can treat head lice.

However, there is little if any scientific evidence to support their effectiveness.

Research has shown that garlic has few benefits as a treatment for a lice infestation. While thyme and sesame oils led to some improvements initially, people who used them often saw the infestation resurge.

Anise and coconut oils worked better as head lice treatments.

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