She is OK now

Posted By: mq_mt on 2005-11-22
In Reply to: I think I will stick with the oil treatments in the future. Scary. Hope your child is well. - Thanks for the warning.

but it sure scared the heck out of me. And, thinking about it now, I can see why the doc reprimanded me. I think a lot of people don't realize the strength of some over-the-counter meds and topical treatments. Good luck in dealing with this. I have 2 more to start school so I'm sure I'll be dealing with it again :-(

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Bringing the head lice post back up. This has been going around at my daughter's school. - me
- also don't forget to wash bed linens - with bleach
- boy, do I remember those days - Snow Bunny
  - Thanks Snow Bunny. Good advice too. Hopefully, with the oil and possibly the Lindane, will eradica - me
- WARNING to those trying to PREVENT it..... - mq_mt
  - I think I will stick with the oil treatments in the future. Scary. Hope your child is well. - Thanks for the warning.
    - She is OK now - mq_mt
    - Low grade olive oil is the best. - Read that online. NM
- Thanks everyone who responded. I don't have family nearby and no - me
- Head lice - me
- Please see message. I have three daughters with long, long hair. - went through this last year
  - This works better...same principle - xx
    - Health department here said straight mayo. SM - MT
  - Vaseline works too and to rinse out use Dawn dish soap.nm - MT
- my grandmother used vinegar diluted with water on my hair - anna
- A female neighbor, sister, mother, anyone who can give you - a good check would be the answer. nm
- Do you have a good girlfriend or a mother you can ask? - NM

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