What are nit cement dissolving treatments?
Nit cement dissolving treatments are old-fashioned home remedies for head lice that rely upon the use of acidic products to dissolve the cement that the head louse uses to attach its eggs (and subsequent nits) to the hair shaft. Vinegar has been a historically popular example of nit cement dissolving techniques. However, for some people, the acidic nature of vinegar has been too harsh for their skin leaving irritation. Vinegar is, for this reason, best avoided as a home remedy for head lice. As well as home remedies for head lice, there are also some commercial treatments being sold that claim to dissolve nit cement. Formic acid is used by Step 2 with this in mind. Clear have also claimed that their enzyme system has a similar nit cement dissolving action. The efficiency of either of these treatments is yet to be proven for treating head lice.
