Medical Definition of shingles. : an acute viral inflammation of the sensory ganglia of spinal and cranial nerves associated with a vesicular eruption and neuralgic pain and caused by reactivation of the herpesvirus causing chicken poxâcalled also herpes zoster, zona, zoster.
Olive oil can help you get rid of adult lice by suffocating them. Youâll need to apply the oil by coating the hair well, and youâll need to leave it on the hair enough time. Time varies and no scientific studies could determine a time that would work for everyone; a minimum of eight hours is often suggested.
Head lice are parasites that hang out in your scalp and live off your blood. Iâm going to show how you can effectively and safely get rid of these vampires using coconut oil. First, massage a little coconut oil into your scalp and hair, just enough to thinly coat your hair. Using a fine-toothed comb, pull it from your scalp to the ends of your hair, removing as many lice as you can. After combing, shampoo your hair thoroughly. Pay very close attention to areas where lice are frequently found such as behind the ears and back of the neck. After drying, massage a generous amount of coconut oil or coconut milk deep into your scalp and hair, keeping the oil or milk in your hair for as long as you can. If needed, apply more to keep your scalp moist. Comb your hair again and pull out the remaining lice you find.