Parasites On Scalp

by Annie
(BC)

Dealing with parasites on scalp...

My scalp has been itchy for months. I have been treating as for lice but no improvement. I comb out tadpole-like larvae 1-20 per day with a louse comb. Medicated shampoo doesn't work.

Hi Annie,

An itchy scalp can be caused by a number of different things, but since you are seeing larvae, you can only assume that it is parasites on your scalp.

Have you looked at photos of lice to compare to what you are seeing from your head?

Try covering your entire head thoroughly with olive oil and then wrapping it in a towel. Sleep that way or leave it on for at least 8 hours.

You can comb it out with your comb afterward, and then wash it with some clarifying shampoo or just use a dish washing soap like Dawn.

Do this every four days for a couple of weeks and that should do the trick if it is indeed lice you are dealing with.

The olive oil smothers the lice so that they suffocate. You don't have to worry about harsh chemicals that can hurt you even if they don't hurt the parasites.

In between days, you may want to try using some organic apple cider vinegar as a rinse on your hair. The ACV should help to soothe your itching scalp and heal up the bites you've already received.

Let me know the results after you've tried this method.

To your good health!
Angie