The most important thing is to have a confirmed diagnosis. If head lice are suspected, contact a health care provider (physician, pharmacist, nurse, nurse practitioner, physic
…ian assistant, school nurse, etc) and have them confirm an ACTIVE infestation. A lot of people are treated for misdiagnosed head lice. Then, ask for their recommendation for a treatment from a health care provider. They can tell you if it's appropriate for the severity of your infestation,your age, your medical history, etc. There are many treatments ranging from home remedies to prescriptions. All have positives and negatives. Be aware that no home remedy is scientifically proven to work. Many over the counter products also do not have clinical studies as most are not FDA approved product. Any product that is FDA approved must go through several stages of clinical trials and approval before being available (most by prescription only). It is critical, once you have a treatment, to follow the directions exactly as stated by the manufacturer. Most products do not have the ability to kill nits (eggs), so additional treatment(s) will be necessary to kill them once they hatch. (MORE) 
