How to Treat Head Lice With Cetaphil
Many people have used Cetaphil to treat head lice. This method has not been evaluated nor approved by the
U.S. FDA. Cetaphil has been approved for use as a cleanser, and is safe to use on skin, scalp, etc. However,
the effectiveness of Cetaphil for getting rid of Head Lice has not been evaluated. If you would like to try it, this is
a method that assures that all hair is covered and treated.
Instructions
Part I: Applying the Cetaphil
Things You'll Need
Bath towel
8 to 12 oz. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
8 oz. application bottle
Step 1: Purchase a 12 oz. bottle of Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser and an 8 oz. clear
application bottle with a tip which can be found at a beauty supply store. Fill the application
bottle with Cetaphil.
Step 2:
Drape a towel around the child's shoulders to catch any extra cleanser that
drips off the hair. The hair should be dry for this treatment.
Step 3: Begin at the nape of the neck on the left side and apply the cleanser directly to
the scalp, touching scalp with the nozzle of the bottle. Move back and forth, in a zigzag, from
the nape of the neck to the front hairline until you reach the right side. This should use 1/4 of
the cleanser.
Step 4: Change the direction of the zigzag pattern to criss-cross the first pattern. Now
the application bottle should be half empty.
Step 5: Massage the cleanser into the scalp.
Step 6: Repeat Step 3 and 4 to empty the application bottle. Massage the cleanser into
the scalp again.
Step 7: Refill the bottle half full if your child has long hair. Squirt the cleanser on the hair
strands and massage it in.
Part II: Completing the Treatment
Things You'll Need
Comb
Bath towel
Metal lice comb
Step 1: Wait 2 minutes and then comb out the cleanser. Wipe excess cleanser onto
another towel. The goal is to remove as much cleanser as possible so it will take less time to
blow dry the hair.
Step 2:
Remove nits with a lice comb. Place the lice comb at the scalp and slowly comb
through. Swish the comb in a bowl of water to see if anything comes out. A white bowl works
best to spot the nits. Flush the water down the toilet when done.
Step 3: Blow dry the hair so that the scalp, roots and strands are completely dry. This is
very important so the cleanser adheres to the lice and cannot be rubbed off on a pillow.
Expect blow drying to take three times longer than it normally does. Do not apply hair
products.
Step 4: Leave the dried cleanser on the hair overnight or for at least 8 hours.
Step 5:
Shampoo with your normal shampoo. You can rinse hair with a 50/50 mixture of
vinegar and warm water and then comb again with the lice comb before shampooing. The
vinegar helps to loosen the nits.
Step 6: Check daily for live lice and nits. Remove nits immediately. Retreat with
Cetaphil if you see live lice or contact your pediatrician for advice.
Step 7: Repeat this treatment after seven days and again seven days after that to kill
any newly hatched lice before they become adults and lay eggs. This is a crucial step to
break the lice life cycle.
Tips & Warnings
Sterilize all combs in rubbing alcohol for 10 minutes.
Don't skimp on the amount of Cetaphil used. The head should be saturated and cleanser
should be dripping off the hair.
It is very important that the application tip is touching the scalp at all times and the Cetaphil is
applied in a criss-cross pattern to achieve uniform coverage. Don't dump the Cetaphil on the
hair and just try to massage it in.
Wash the towels in hot water and place in the dryer on high heat for at least 10 minutes to kill
any lice on the towels.
Treat all bedding. All sheets, pillowcases, blankets, comforters and bedspreads should be
placed in a dryer on HIGH for at least 10 min.
Notice: The Nuvo method for treating and diagnosing head lice has not been evaluated or approved by
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Cetaphil
®
is a trademark of Galderma Laboratories, L.P. United
States, which has not reviewed or endorsed the material on this web site
Adapted from: http://nuvoforheadlice.com/ and
http://www.ehow.com/how_2123367_treat-head-lice-cetaphil.html
Also see: http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4601930_cetaphil-work-treat-head-lice.html
