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.
Here are 7 steps to get rid of head lice and bring your home back to a lice free environment: 1  Gather all personal items such as combs, brushes, hats, hair clips, headbands, headsets, helmets, clothing, stuffed animals, costumes, pillows and coats for clean up. Place items that cannot be cleaned or run through the dryer (such as stuffed animals and toys) in a tightly sealed plastic bag for 10-14 days. 2  This is to ensure that any newly hatched lice will die. 3  Follow up with the vacuum to get rid of any lice dust or egg shells that were left behind.