Question:
One of my daughters has a daycare center in Central Iowa, and the head lice
are
a terrible problem. A local remedy that seems to be working very well is
to coat the childs hair well with mayonaise, (not salad dressing), cover
with a plastic bag for 5 to 8 hours , comb out and wash. Be sure you are
"bagging" all toys etc for two weeks and washing everything else. A good
carpet sweeping helps too. Does any one have any ideas??
Answer:
Mayonaise would appear to be a good head lice solution....it contains vinegar,
which disolves the "glue" like substance which holds the egg to the
hair....usually a wash with one part vinegar and three parts water, two or
three times a week over a three week period will do the job. But the mayonaise
sounds like a better idea, as it will hold to the hair for a longer period and
remove the eggs more efficiently...
