Steps for treating head lice with 4% dimethicone lotion
To use 4% dimethicone lotion, take the following steps.
1
Put the lotion on to dry hair. Work it in around the head and cover the hair with the lotion right to the ends - use enough lotion to completely moisten the hair and scalp.
2
Comb the hair with an ordinary comb to make sure the lotion covers all the hair evenly.
3
Leave the lotion to dry naturally. There's no need to cover the hair with a wrap. Head lice can't move within a minute of being covered with 4% dimethicone lotion.
4
Wait at least 8 hours before washing the hair with your normal shampoo.
5
You can use a fine-tooth head lice comb to remove the remaining eggs after treatment and any dead lice that were not washed out - this step is not essential.
6
Repeat in 7 days.
