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There are lots of people who share their home remedy head lice successes on the internet. But, none have ever been scientifically proven.
The basis of wanting to use Vaseline is that you will suffocate the lice. But, the reality is that lice have evolved to hold their breath for many hours. You would need to leave it on your head for several hours (4-8 hours).
Vaseline is also very difficult to get out of the hair. It may require using dish soap and several washings to remove all of the greasy residue.
Here's a list of products the FDA has approved and proven both effective and safe for use for head lice:
http://www.myheadlicetreatment.com/head-lice-treatment-options/product-comparison/
What else can I help you with?
How do you make a 3D model of a Vacuole?
you take a baggie and fill it with vasseline
Why doesn't rid or nix work on head lice?
This only loosens the lice you need a special comb to remove them
Does mint mouth wash work on head lice?
No.
Is there another way besides lice product to get out lice?
You could take a brush it's meant for lice you brush threw your hair, in little parts and it'll work :D
Can a spray to kill lice on humans work on dogs?
It is often illegal to kill dogs with a lice spray, even if they are attached to you.
How lice can be remove from hair?
baby oil and vinegar works lice hate grassy item or get dish soup work lol bye lice and fleas
What other iteams at home that will kill head lice?
Mayo will work
Does listerine and gasoline work for lice please tell me my friend has it and i don't want it too?
A really good lice fighter would be rosemary instead. There are rosemary shampoos that you can try that help prevent and fight lice.
Does Vick's vapor rub work on lice?
Hmm... neva heard about it... It won't make her hair fall out, but it will help the lice breathe a bit easier!
What is the term meaning an infestation of body lice is?
Pediculosis this is an infestation of lice whether it be body lice, pubic lice or head lice.
What can lice be mistaken as?
Lice Eggs and Lice Nits are usually mistaken as Dandruff and Dandruff is usually mistaken as Lice Eggs and Lice Nits
Do you say Lice is or lice are?
"Louse" is the singular form; the plural is "lice".
