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Suffering from lice on your head? If so, then you know how embarrassing it can be especially in social circles if someone points out that something is crawling on your head. Probably you have tried some over-the-counter lice medication but to no effect. Don’t panic. We have some tips up our sleeve that can help you get cured of this terrible nightmare.

Lice can infest all kinds of people and can be spread by physical contact as well as by using personal belonging of an infected person such as combs, linen and even towels. So what are some of the symptoms to recognize that you actually have head lice? Well the first thing would be a terribly itchy scalp. Further, if you find red bumps on the neck or scalp or find nits attached firmly onto the hair, you can be sure that you have lice.

Many times, you may even find one moving around on the head. If there are just nits, then washing the hair with a regular shampoo and then combing it with a nit comb should help get rid of the existing nits. If new nits keep appearing, then there are definitely live lice running around laying these eggs and this will need treatment to be completely cured.

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For treating lice, there are several medicines available in the market which you can buy with a prescription such as Nix, Rid and Ovide to name a few though Nix is the most common of these. Herbal products containing tea tree oil and other similar ingredients are also available but their effectiveness for treating the problem has not been proven though people claim that they have found relief using these products.

If you are particular that you do not want to use any of these harsh chemicals on your head, then here are some simple home remedies that you can try. The simplest of all of these involves using a regular lice comb and tweezers. Though this can be quite time consuming, it is very effective in ridding your head off these dreadful little creatures. If this is done regularly, followed by shampooing, the lice should disappear within 10 – 15 days.

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Some have found that smothering the hair with ingredients such as olive oil, Vaseline or even mayonnaise and leaving it overnight with a shower cap works wonders. When washed off the next day, the lice come off with it. Again this has not been proven medically and can be a messy job. Applying coconut milk on the hair after shampooing has been found helpful. You could also try making a mixture of almond oil, olive oil, coconut oil and tea tree oil. Apply this mixture on the hair and leave for an hour. Rinse off with hot water and then use a regular shampoo.

Finally remember that maintaining good hygiene is important to get rid of these bugs. It is best not to share your personal grooming items with anyone else. If it is found on one person’s head it is advisable for the entire family to take treatment at the same time to cure the problem.

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