Skip to main content

Head Lice (Holistic)

About This Condition

Stamp out the scratching and discomfort caused by this common parasite. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
  • Clean it up

    Keep head lice under control by thoroughly washing clothing, bedding, and personal hair care items regularly

  • Go herbal

    Try a shampoo or lotion containing extracts of quassia, citronella, sugar apple, paw paw, thyme oil and/or tea tree oil to help eliminate head lice

  • Condition and comb

    While hair is wet, apply a conditioner and comb through with a fine-tooth comb to remove lice and their eggs

Next Section:

About
 

PeaceHealth endeavors to provide comprehensive health care information, however some topics in this database describe services and procedures not offered by our providers or within our facilities because they do not comply with, nor are they condoned by, the ethics policies of our organization.