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writes:Dear cupid,i have a problem. my boyfriend is really cute and really sweet but I have lice. i would use the shampoo and get rid of it and for about 3 days it would be gone but then i would get them back. i just figured out i've been getting them from my boyfriend. i don't know if he knows he has them. my mom is getting sick of the lice and constantly getting rid of them. i really don't want to break-up with him because i love him but i'm sick of the lice.fromin love but scratching Reply to this Question
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reader, gail jenkins  +, writes (13 August 2010):
Here's some inforamtion I found that might help -
Head lice are tiny (2-4mm long) wingless brown parasites that live in the hair and on the head of humans, feeding on blood from the scalp. While an itchy scalp – caused by the body’s reaction to the saliva from head lice as they feed – can be a sign of lice, the only way to confirm a head louse infestation is to find a live head louse, and this calls for a good detection method.
‘Detection combing’ involves combing wet hair, coated thoroughly in hair conditioner, in sections from root to tip using a special fine-toothed comb. After each stroke, check the teeth of the comb – if head lice are present, you should find one on the teeth of the comb.
There are many treatment options open to you. Insecticides are available over the counter in the form of nit shampoo, nit lotion, nit mousse or nit liquid. However, these synthetic head lice products contain toxic chemicals which can be potentially deadly. Insecticides are also now only around 30% effective as today’s strains of head lice have built up a resistance to them. And, while insecticides can kill head lice, they fail to break down the glue that binds head lice eggs (‘nits’) to the hair shaft. When these hatch, re-infestation occurs.
Natural head lice remedies are becoming more popular with the growth of the herbal market over recent decades. Nit-Nurse is a natural formula based on plant extracts and oils (including Olea europaea – one of nature’s healers proven to eliminate parasites – and Eucalyptus globulus – a powerful natural disinfectant) that eradicates lice safely and effectively.
This non-toxic head lice remedy breaks the head lice lifecycle by interfering with lice reproduction. In just 10 minutes, its active ingredients kill lice and dissolve the glue that binds nits to the hair shaft. Nits can then be quickly and easily combed out using the nit comb provided. Plus, Nit-Nurse’s mild formulation means it is safe to use in place of regular shampoo to prevent lice.
You can read the rest at http://www.nit-nurse.com/tips.asp
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reader, Mushgirl +, writes (12 November 2008):
 I found a good but extreme way to banish lice was to cook 'em with a hairdryer as this kills the eggs as well. I put olive oil in my hair, turned up the hairdryer as hot as I could stand and used it on my scalp for a few minutes. Then I washed my hair and lots of lice fell out. Gross but effective. Mind you I had dreadocks at the time so I couldn't comb my hair, maybe you'd be best off doing that.
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 November 2008): If you're unsure of how to tell him he has lice, then just tell him you've had them and you think he should be checked out just in case. Either that or just be honest with him.
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 November 2008): Your properly going to have to tell him, either that or keep getting lice! I remember getting lice, but now I'm older (late teens) I don't get head lice anymore. They seem to love children
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 November 2008): In love but scratching! Well at least you've still got your sense of humour!Find a gentle way to tell him he has lice and give him the shampoo to get rid of them. He'll probably be glad to find out why he is itching all the time.
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 November 2008): Head lice is insidious and just a plain ..pain in the butt. My suggestion, have your Mom call his Mom. And get the ball rolling. And once your family has been all treated and everyone is lice-free...you stay away from this guy until he gets the problem taken care of. Make sure you and your Mom clean and wash all bedding, mattresses, pillows furniture, in the whole house. I think head lice can survive for about 75 hours without a host. The key is to clean, clean, and clean. Lysol works like a charm, for cleaning but don't wear any unwashed clothes, jackets, hats or sit on any furniture, from the time you treat yourself until all is cleaned! For your head you can go to the pharmacy and get a treatment or you can try a home remedy like the one, that worked for my gf. She doused her head with listerine (full strength) and left it on for 2 hours, rinsed and then doused her head with white vinegar (full strength) for another 2 hours. After that she took a 'nit comb and carefully combed out all the dead eggs (nits). For a week afterwords, keep checking your hair for nits and if you see any sign of them, repeat the home remedy again. Good luck dear and get proactive doing this. Head lice is very common among the young folks and kids but you must be strong at stopping this constant reinfestation. Tell you bf, no treatment, no seeing you! Please do not share combs, brushes, headbands, barretts or hats, with any of your frinds until you are treated. And make sure you douse all your brushes, combs, etc, with boiling hot water, before re-using after treatment.
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 November 2008): Hi! I had lice before, for two months. Annoying, aren't they? What I did was got a shower cap and put olive oil in my hair then put the shower cap on my head and slept with it. That suffocates the buggers, and then comb through and look for nits. As for the guy- just say you had been getting lice from him and wear your hair pulled tight in a ponytail with hairspray misted over it and avoid physical contact- they can climb on clothes. They won't go away on their own and don't use those lice shampoos etc. they can cause brain damage. If the guy doesn't take care of it, maybe reconsider.
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 November 2008): hmmm, i had lice once. i had it my whole summer vacation! and couldn't git rid of it.
people who get lice usually have nice clean hair, not nasty dirty hair. the lice like to stick to clean people, and don't wanna leave. so this means you and your boyfriend are dirty at all.
so i'm suggesting you tell him straight up that he has it.
if he doesn't take care of it, then girl you need to kick him to the curb!
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reader, anonymous, writes (11 November 2008): There's no easy way other than to tell him he's got lice. They are passed from one person to another by close head contact, so keep your head away from his until he's got rid of them too. If necessary tell his parents who ought to get some treatment from the pharmacy.
The thing is, he may not know he's got them so he needs to be told.
Itchy little buggers aren't they?
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