How to remove lice with kerosene and does it help with nits?

Does kerosene help with lice?

The substance acts in several directions at once:

clogs the spiracles of insects, causing suffocation;
releases toxic fumes, causing intoxication in parasites;
a strong pungent odor disrupts the normal functioning of parasites and also repels lice;
dissolves the substance with which nits are attached to the hair;
with prolonged exposure causes the death of the larvae in the egg.

Kerosene really helps with lice and nits. According to the descriptions of properties, it is one of the best products. However, there are some disadvantages that cannot be ignored.

Which kerosene is suitable

Several types are known:

Aviation . It is used as a fuel, lubricant, and acts as a coolant.
Technical . It is used in the chemical industry for the production of solvents, alcohol, propylene, cleaning agents for mechanisms, firing of glass and porcelain products. Available in two brands with different chemical compositions.
Lighting . Fuel for kerosene lamps and metal cutting equipment. Widely used in the production of leather products to impregnate the material.

To combat lice, it is recommended to use lighting kerosene; in extreme cases, the use of technical kerosene is allowed. Aviation is too aggressive and expensive.

Instructions for use

There are several folk recipes:

use undiluted;

3 parts kerosene combined with 2 parts olive oil, 1 part shampoo;

Kerosene is mixed with shampoo in equal proportions, a spoonful of honey and a little hot water are added.

Pure kerosene is more effective, but provokes a lot of undesirable consequences. To soften the aggressiveness of the substance, add oil, honey, and shampoo.

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Traditional healers recommend that the first procedure be carried out with pure kerosene.

Head treatment procedure:

choose a well-ventilated room;

brush hair;

put on rubber gloves;

Apply the prepared mixture or pure kerosene to your hair with a washcloth, strand by strand;

It should not be rubbed into the skin, but the product should be carefully distributed throughout the hair;

put a plastic bag or a special cap on top;

Tie a towel or scarf over it.

Leave for effect. Wash your hair thoroughly with warm water, rinse with a vinegar solution for better combing, and begin to thoroughly comb out dead lice and nits. The further result depends on how well this procedure is carried out. If all parasites are removed from the hair, re-treatment will not be required; lice will be defeated in one procedure.

Recipes with vinegar for lice and nits

No one wants to tell their friends that they have become “lousy” or go to the pharmacy and ask for a remedy for lice, although there is nothing wrong with that. But if you still couldn’t get to the pharmacy and buy a good product, you can try using kerosene.

Treatment consists of three stages. The first stage will destroy adult lice:

A mixture is made of 1 tablespoon of kerosene , 2 tablespoons of sunflower or olive oil and 3 tablespoons of shampoo .
The resulting composition is applied to damp hair from roots to ends.
The hair is covered with a cellophane cap or bag, and a towel is wrapped on top to create a “bath”.
In this state, the drug should remain on the hair for 30-40 minutes. This is an acceptable amount of time during which the skin will not get burned, and most of the lice will die.
The head and hair are washed with warm water and vinegar; for this, 2 tablespoons of 9 percent vinegar are diluted per 1 liter of clean water.
The hair is washed again, but this time with shampoo and tap water.
From the roots to the very ends, the hair is combed with a special comb. This is a very important procedure, it cannot be neglected, otherwise the effect will be short-lived.

The second stage will weaken the attachment of the remaining nits (larvae) to the hair:

The next day or every other day, a consistency is made from one teaspoon of kerosene and two tablespoons of oil.
The resulting composition is applied to the entire length of the hair and left for 20 minutes without covering.
Rinse your hair with the juice of one lemon mixed with a liter of water.
Comb your hair thoroughly with a comb.
Rinse with shampoo.

The third stage is aimed at destroying accidentally surviving parasites. Some nits may have survived and hatched. To prevent them from starting to multiply and die, four to five days after the second procedure, do the following:

Prepare a mixture of 1 tablespoon of kerosene and 3 tablespoons of honey, diluted with three tablespoons of hot boiled water.
Apply the mixture to your hair and leave for 30 minutes.
Rinse off with warm water and wash your hair with shampoo.
Go through your hair with a comb again to make sure there are no nits or dead lice.

To disinfect things, you can use a solution of water and kerosene in a ratio of 10:1. All things that came into contact with a person at the time of illness must be soaked overnight, then rinsed well and hung to dry, then ironed with the hottest possible iron. The same recipe will help in the fight against body lice.

To eliminate pubic lice that are localized in the intimate area, the most optimal recipe would be a kerosene-based solution with a small amount of regular vegetable sunflower oil. The components are taken in proportions of two tablespoons of oil to one spoon of kerosene. The resulting consistency should be applied to the area where lice live, if possible, cover with foil and lie down for 30 minutes. Afterwards, take a shower with plenty of gel or soap.

Based on statistics, a one-time treatment with kerosene is not enough, so to completely eliminate it, you need to repeat the procedure after 2-3 days. Only in this case will all adult individuals and their future offspring die.

How to enhance the effect of kerosene

The flammable substance has all the necessary properties to kill lice, so there is no point in adding any components. The desired result can only be achieved if the instructions are strictly followed.

How many procedures should be carried out depends on the length of the hair, thickness, and degree of infection. Initially, it is recommended to treat the head with clean kerosene and comb thoroughly. If live parasites are found within 3 days, new bites appear, prepare a mixture with the addition of olive oil and shampoos. Repeat combing again. If the second treatment does not give the desired effect, carry out the procedure a third time, the mixture is prepared according to the third recipe - with oil, honey, water.

Safety precautions

Are you planning to poison lice with kerosene? First, study the safety precautions when working with this flammable substance. Proper treatment of hair guarantees relief from burns and subsequent baldness:

Kerosene is a flammable substance. Therefore, the preparation of medicinal products based on it and the treatment of the head with them should be carried out away from very hot objects, and even more so from open fire.
Before starting treatment, you should literally apply a drop of the mixture to a small area of skin. If an allergy occurs, the product should not be used.
To treat a child's head, kerosene must be diluted so as not to burn the skin.
Do you experience itching, burning, dizziness (at least one symptom)? Immediately wash off the applied composition.
The most effective method of killing lice is complex. The use of pharmaceutical drugs can be alternated with kerosene masks.
It is very important to know how to properly dilute fuel.
Monitor your time at all times. Overexposure even for 10 minutes is fraught with serious consequences.

As you have already seen, caution, accuracy and attentiveness are the main qualities that will be needed when working with kerosene. You only need to use it correctly. Then it will become a powerful effective medicine.

Let's look at the most popular and relatively safe folk remedies that you can use at home.

Mask name	Ingredients	Preparation	Application	Note
Oil-shampoo	Kerosene (1 tbsp), shampoo (1 tbsp), sunflower or olive oil (2 tbsp).	Combine kerosene with shampoo. Add oil. Mix everything thoroughly.	Apply to curls and lather. Wrap your head in cling film. Exposure time – 1 hour (for an adult) and 15 minutes (for a child). Wash your hair with warm water and shampoo. Repeat the procedure every 3 days until the lice disappear.	For adults and children
Honey	Honey (4 tbsp), warm water (4 tbsp), baby shampoo (1 tsp), kerosene (1 tsp).	Combine honey and water. Add shampoo and kerosene. Mix everything thoroughly.	Apply the mask to the root zone, lightly covering the overall length. Wear a shower cap. Exposure time – 30 minutes. Rinse under the tap with water at room temperature. Repeat the procedure daily until the lice disappear.
Dairy	Cow's milk (100 ml), badger fat (3 tbsp), kerosene (3 tbsp).	Mix all ingredients well.	Apply the composition to the strands. Exposure time – 1 hour. Rinse under the tap with water at a comfortable temperature and shampoo. To completely get rid of parasites, 2 procedures are usually enough.

Precautionary measures

When using a folk remedy, certain rules must be followed:

make sure that the product does not come into contact with the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, or mouth;
put a bandage on the head along the edges of the hair growth so that the mixture does not spread over the neck and forehead;
The treatment should be carried out in a well-ventilated area or outdoors;
stay away from fire sources, lighting kerosene flares up at a temperature of 50 degrees;
do not use for wounds on the surface of the head;
Do not keep the product on the head for more than 2 hours for adults, 1 for children.

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There is nothing complicated in the instructions for use, but there is a high probability of unwanted effects.

Prevention of head lice

To avoid lice infestation, it is recommended to adhere to the following rules:

wash your hair at least 2 times a week;
comb your hair regularly, especially if it is long;
do not be in close contact with infected people;
regularly change underwear and bed linen, and wash them at high temperatures;
do not use other people’s personal hygiene items, and also do not wear other people’s clothes, do not use combs, and so on.

At the first symptoms of lice, it is recommended to comb your hair over a light cloth, and if parasites are found, immediately begin to eliminate them.

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Possible consequences

Even if the instructions are strictly followed, malaise, skin irritation, and other negative consequences may occur.

Kerosene smells bad and emits toxic fumes that can cause poisoning of varying degrees of intensity. Dizziness, weakness, bitterness in the mouth, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of consciousness appear. At the first signs of poisoning, you should immediately stop the procedure, wash off the composition, and provide a flow of fresh air. You need to rinse your mouth with a soda solution and take activated charcoal. If the condition does not improve, you should contact a specialist.

When an aggressive substance comes into contact with the skin, after half an hour it causes a burn with all the negative consequences - burning, itching, pain, a feeling of tightness. The composition cannot be maintained any longer. The affected area must be treated with a burn preparation. Panthenol is suitable.

Kerosene causes an allergic reaction. Manifested by itching, burning, rash, redness. After rinsing off the product, the scalp should be treated with an antihistamine. Use Psilo-Balm, Fenistil-Gel.

The aggressive substance severely damages the hair, making it dry, brittle, dull, and lifeless. To soften the effect of kerosene, olive oil is added to the composition. After treatment for head lice, lengthy hair restoration procedures are required.

The unpleasant odor remains even after thorough rinsing, which is not very convenient if you need to be around people.

Before using a folk remedy, you need to evaluate the pros and cons. It may be better to abandon the idea and choose a more effective, less dangerous drug.

How to remove lice with kerosene from children

The child’s body reacts vividly to the toxic fumes of kerosene and its aggressive effects. Even when carrying out the procedure in a well-ventilated area, poisoning can occur. The first symptoms are weakness, pale skin, headache, nausea. If the procedure is not stopped, vomiting, diarrhea will occur, and the child may lose consciousness. Children's skin is very sensitive, so the use of kerosene causes burns, irritation, and an allergic reaction. Hair suffers greatly and takes months to recover.

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The use of barbaric treatment methods is strictly prohibited. There are many professional products in the pharmacy, the possible side effects of which are much less. You need to keep the mixture on your hair for 5 to 20 minutes, it smells nice. The use of folk remedies with a less aggressive effect is allowed - dust soap, anise oil, pomegranate juice, etc.

Effect on nits

It was experimentally determined that kerosene is not capable of killing all nits. The problem is that the nit has a fairly strong protective shell. In addition, her breathing is much slower than that of an adult.

Logically, in order to effectively poison nits with kerosene, you need to use it clean. In addition, it will take 4-5 hours to keep the flammable mixture on your head. Lice and nits, of course, will die. But the side effect will be a severe chemical burn, peeling of the burned skin and baldness. This is unlikely to suit anyone.

A special method will help you get rid of nits - step-by-step destruction. It involves the use of kerosene (in a diluted state or as an ingredient in “grandmother’s” recipes) and combing the hair with a fine comb. Thus, in just 2-3 sessions, both lice and their nits are removed. Every single one.

Is it worth using kerosene for head lice?

The product was actively used in the last century, when there were no professional products yet. Currently, an effective drug based on natural ingredients and insecticides can be purchased at any pharmacy at an affordable price. In 1-2 procedures you can get rid of head lice completely.

Treatment with kerosene has a lot of negative aspects:

long exposure time – up to 2 hours;

dubious effect;

high probability of poisoning;

allergic reaction;

significant hair damage;

horrible smell;

rapid flammability.

Kerosene can be called a cheap remedy, but not safe at all, so it is better to use special drugs for the treatment of head lice.