Are you having difficulty getting rid of head lice? According to scientists, up to 90% of today’s head lice are resistant to common chemical treatments containing permethrin pyrethrins. As new generation of head lice have been born, a new generation of treatments are on the rise including alternative and natural treatments which are effective, and safe for the whole family’s use.

Tea tree oil can be effective for treating headlice. The tea tree is native to Australia, and the oil is produces has both antifungal and vermicidal properties. Special lice-treating shampoos, conditioners and oils (all containing tea tree oil) can frequently be found at your local health food store.

A unique way to get rid of headlice that is becoming increasingly popular these days is to use mayonnaise. The theory is that the oil in the mayonnaise smothers the lice and kills them. The method is to apply a thick layer of mayonnaise to the hair and then cover it with a shower cap and leave it overnight. The next day the hair must be combed with a lice comb, and then shampooed. The treatment may need to be repeated several times.

A very effective method of lice removal is shaving a child’s head. If the hair is very short, the lice cannot hold on. Also, it is easier to comb out lice and nits when the hair is short. It is, however, important to make sure that it will not cause great emotional distress to the child to be sporting a shaved head.

Finally, a viable treatment involves simply repeatedly combing lice and nits from the child’s head. This treatment will need to be repeated twice daily for up to two weeks, but promises certain success without use of chemicals. However, it can be time intensive, so many parents use this treatment only as a last resort.

Alternative and herbal home remedies for head lice removal, while not the first choice for may people, are a safer and just more effective than commercial, chemical-based treatments. Chemical treatments allow headlice to become more resistant to the substances used and are not family-friendly. While a natural choice is more appealing, it is still best to check with your doctor before starting any treatment for headlice removal.

Did you know that lice are becoming more and more resistant to the chemicals in the most common lice removal treatments? There are a number of alternative, natural treatments that are not only extremely effective but also safe for your family. Herbal products are good home remedies for head lice, which are safe and effective. However before undergoing any herbal treatment, always first check with your doctor. Tea tree oil is a very good treatment for headlice. Tea trees grow in Australia and make a very fragrant oil that has antifungal properties.

- norman horowitz

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