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Olive Oil Head Lice Treatment

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

Causes and Symptoms of Head Lice

Head lice are tiny bugs that infest the human scalp. They most commonly affect children below the age of 12 years, but can also occur in adults. Head lice spread easily from one individual to another when there is direct contact. The most common symptom of head lice is itching. The areas behind the ears, neck and back may also experience itching. Head lice do not pose a serious harm to the health of the individual. However, the itching can become severe in some cases which may cause the person to scratch the scalp. This can lead to secondary infections. The causes of head lice do not include poor personal hygiene, but it is advisable to keep the scalp clean at all times so that other infections do not occur.

Olive Oil Treatment for Head Lice

Treatment for head lice usually involves the use of medicated shampoos and applications. Some of these products may contain strong chemicals that could be harmful for young children. A good alternative head lice treatment involves the use of natural ingredients such as olive oil. Olive oil head lice treatment has been found to be extremely effective in many cases. When the oil is applied to the scalp and hair, the lice get smothered and are unable to survive. The same effect can also be achieved with other ingredients such as mayonnaise or petroleum jelly. However, the olive oil head lice treatment option is preferred by many people because it is easier to remove from the hair and also has a pleasant fragrance. Olive oil treatment for head lice can be done using low priced olive oil. One does not have to opt for the more expensive extra virgin varieties.

To perform the olive oil head lice treatment, first drape a towel around the child so that any excess oil is absorbed. Then take some olive oil and apply it on the child’s head. The quantity used should be generous so that it covers the entire head. Once the application is done, gather the hair at the top of head and place a shower cap or a plastic wrap over the head. The oil should remain on the head for some time. It is advisable to do this treatment at night so that the oil can be left on overnight. The following morning, comb the hair with a lice comb to remove dead lice and nits. Then wash the hair properly with a gentle shampoo. A small amount of vinegar may be added to regular shampoo and used to wash the hair. This is effective in removing all traces of the oil.

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How to Treat Lice with Olive Oil

Monday, August 17th, 2009

Head lice are parasitical organisms that infest the scalp, especially in damp and unhygienic conditions. This condition mostly affects children and spreads very easily from one person to another. The most common symptoms are itchy, red bumps on the scalp and the appearance of small oval or round specks on the sides of the hair. Sometimes, the lice can be seen crawling on the surface of the scalp. If left untreated, lice may even cause fevers, weaken the roots of the hair and lead to hair loss. Avoiding close contact with infected persons is a good way of keeping lice at bay.

Olive Oil Lice Treatment

Olive oil is one of the most popular, effective and time-tested natural means of getting rid of head lice. You should gently heat a bowl of olive oil over a low flame for 10 minutes and apply it gently all over your scalp, massaging the roots of your hair with your fingertips. Then cover up your hair by putting on a shower cap or using a plastic wrap, and use a blow drier for 5 minutes in order to heat up your hair. This helps kill the lice. After half an hour, take off the cap or the wrap and use a lice comb or a set of tweezers to extract the lice out of your hair. Following this, wash your hair with a mild shampoo. You may also use mayonnaise instead of olive oil in a similar way to get rid of head lice.

Besides this, there are several other home remedies that might prove useful in treating this problem. You should massage your scalp wit tea tree oil or other essential oils on a daily basis to destroy head lice and rejuvenate the damaged and infected skin cells of the scalp. You may also soak your hair in some white vinegar for at least half an hour so that it seeps through the scalp, and then rinse your hair with an antibacterial shampoo. This is an effective way of removing lice from hair. For another remedy, extract the juice of a large onion in a bowl and gently massage this juice on the roots of your hair. Leave it on for at least a couple of hours so that the strong sulfurous juice of the onion destroys the lice. Now wash your hair with a mild shampoo. Repeat this procedure every day for a week in order to completely kill all the nits and to delouse your hair fully.

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