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.
To get rid of head lice, the most common treatment is to kill the adults with a pediculocide and to clear out the nits with a special fine-toothed comb. Pyrethrins are a common treatment that is available over the counter.. Some studies suggest pyrethrins can affect cognitive development in children.ermethrin lotion 1% (also known as Nix) is another over the counter product which also only kills lice, but not eggs, and will require repeat treatment in nine to 10 days. Malathion lotion 0.5% (also known as Ovide) is a prescription medication that is approved for head lice and can kill some eggs.