We all dread the moment. Our child returns from school, scratching and carrying a letter which states that the child has been found to have head lice. Not only is it embarrassing, it can be frightening as well—will it make the child sick? Will the rest of the family be infected? What can we do to get rid of this problem?

There are many products on the market, but they work with varying degrees of effectiveness. Any head lice remedy will have some success in killing lice, but that is only part of the problem. You want to choose a product that will be safe for you and your family, but will solve the issue of infestation, and will work quickly.

Remedy for Head Lice

No matter which remedy head lice are exposed to, there are going to be some issues with each. For sheer killing power, nothing beats the pesticide-based products sold over the counter or as prescription strength liquids. These products immediately kill all living adult lice on the head. For this reason, many people favor them. However, there are problems with these products. First, they are not very safe. People have gotten sick from the powerful pesticides applied so closely to the mouth and nose. Second, they only treat the adult lice. Without removal of the eggs, the same problem develops in a week, and you are right back where you started, with a head lice infestation.

Head Lice Remedy

A good hair lice remedy addresses the issues of adults, eggs, and environment. For example, the Head Lice Doctors treatment program relies on a gentle, effective botanical extract to loosen the lice and eggs. This shampoo is applied to the hair, then the lice and eggs are gently combed out. A preventative oil treats any stray lice or eggs and keeps them from reinfesting.

A natural remedy for hair lice also addresses the environment. Lice easily infest clothing, bedding, furniture, and carpets. The best solution to this problem is thorough vacuuming, discarding the bag after, and hot air treatment, such as in the dryer. Failing either of these, delicate items can be sealed in airtight plastic bags for up to a week to ensure all lice and eggs are dead.

A lice remedy must address all three aspects to be effective. It takes time and patience, but a good treatment will ultimately give you better results.

A remedy for lice that contains no pesticides is also preferable from a health and environmental standpoint. Not only are these pesticides dangerous, but they can cause lice to develop resistance to them, thereby rendering them ineffective.

In order to remedy lice, eggs, and environment, try a natural and non-pesticide product that will safely and gently treat you and your family.