Head Lice.
Everyone has had them or dealt with someone who has.
If you have been one of the lucky few who haven't, count your blessings.
The object of this article is to review some of the natural and chemical treatments for head lice removal.
Aside from a run to the drugstore to pickup shampoos and medicines there are other ways of dealing with the live bugs as well as the nits.
If you choose to use chemical head lice treatments, don't be afraid that someone will see you buying them.
Head lice can affect anyone, there's no reason to be embarrassed.
Natural Treatment Pros and Cons You can use household products such as real mayonnaise, olive oil, and Vaseline.
The objective is to drown or smother any live bugs and loosen nits.
Simply slather the product of choice into your hair and scalp, put a shower cap on and leave it on overnight.
The next morning, use a head louse comb to comb out the eggs and lice.
You will likely need to repeat this every other day for up to 5 days.
The process is a lengthy one, but you avoid using potentially harmful chemicals altogether.
Pros of natural head lice treatments: * affordable * safe * convenient * easy to use * kills live bugs * loosens nits * no offending odors * no embarrassing purchases * leaves hair and skin moisturized Cons of natural head lice treatments: * oils may be difficult to wash out * potential allergic reactions to oils * not as effective as chemical treatments for fast removal * oils and mayonnaise may be messy Chemical Treatment Pros and Cons If using chemical head lice treatments isn't a concern, and you would rather go with the drugstore shampoos, it's your decision.
Drug store shampoos do have their pros and cons, just as natural remedies do.
Pros of chemical head lice treatments: * kills live bugs * kills eggs * readily available at nearly any drugstore or grocery store Cons of chemical head lice treatments: * expensive * pesticides * doesn't work for some * leaves hair dried out * may burn the skin Natural Head Lice Treatment Shampoos There are several natural remedies available in the form of natural shampoos.
These natural shampoos still have the effects of OTC shampoos, but lack the pesticides of OTC chemical treatments.
You can find a variety of natural products online.
Each website gives you information you need about that product.
They will provide information on pricing and how long it will take them to ship; as well as other products they have to offer.
Some sites even have toll free numbers you can call to get more information, as well as testimonials from people who have used their product.
Pros of natural head lice shampoos: * no dangerous chemicals * no mess * kills lice * kills eggs * doesn't damage skin or hair Cons of natural head lice shampoos: * potential allergic reactions * may be more expensive than chemicals and other natural treatments * shipping may take a few days Always keep in mind when selecting your treatment of choice, just because this treatment worked for someone else, doesn't mean it will work for you or your child.
Each individual reacts to different treatments differently.
Just don't get discouraged.
Keep searching for what works for you, but do not use multiple chemical treatments one after another, it will damage the hair and dry the skin.
You may even find a nice balance between chemical and natural remedies works best for you.