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These Are the 20 Best Lice Treatments, According to Experts

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December 15, 2015 at 9:15 AM

These Are the 20 Best Lice Treatments, According to Experts

What exactly are lice—and how do you typically get rid of them?

First things first: Chill out.

Buy a fine-toothed comb.

Use an over-the-counter product with pyrethrins or pyrethrum

Try some olive oil.

Opt for an over-the-counter product with permethrin.

Blast your hair with a blow dryer.

See your doctor for a spinosad prescription.

Dunk your hair in a bathtub.

Get a prescription for ivermectin from your doctor.

Try some petroleum jelly or hair gel.

Try a prescription with benzyl alcohol lotion.

Go ahead and try some mayonnaise, if you want to.

Give the "shrinkwrap" method a try.

Pair another home remedy with dishwashing liquid.

Rinse your hair with vinegar.

Give your house a deep clean.

Prevent head-to-head contact.

Try this vacuum-like device.

Try a prescription with malathion lotion.

Only use lindane-containing shampoos as a last resort.

Hire a de-lousing service.

Natural remedies, prescription medications, OTC treatments—they're all here.

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