Lice
Other Treatment
Head-shaving helps get rid of head lice. After cutting or shaving the hair, put the hair into a garbage bag right away and seal it so that lice cannot spread to other areas in your home. Head-shaving could cause social problems for girls. It is more commonly used for boys who have lice.
No other treatments (such as using Vaseline or mayonnaise) have been proved safe and effective.
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| Author: | Debby Golonka, MPH | Last Updated: November 24, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics | |
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