Question 1

My doctor diagnosed me with scabies. she told me to go buy rid lice treatment. but if it didn't work to fill a script she gave. they were oral medication i took for only 7 days. i done one treatment, took all 7 pills then done another rid treatment. my la

Accepted Answer

The bumps appear as a skin reaction to the debris left in the tunnels the scabies leave under your skin.That reaction does not stop at the point of treatment, since it may take a couple of days to show up.It is a little early to worry about treatment failure. Give it another week, and your sites ought to be healing. Re-infection is a possibility if bed linen and clothes have not been cleared.

Question 2

Will rid lice treatment (pyrethins and piperonyl butoxide) treat scabies?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely to treat scabies - if you think you may have scabies please go see your primary provider.

Question 3

How can we get lice nits out of medium length hair.   lice treatment stuff doesn't work.?

Accepted Answer

This is a really good link: http://www.Askdrsears.Com/topics/childhood-illnesses/lice.  Also see your doctor. If the nits are more than 1/4 inch away from the scalp they are probably dead and just need to be combed out.

Question 4

Please tell me, could i get a lice treatment somewhere?

Accepted Answer

Tx of lice requires accurate identification of nits ;  lice.  A pediculicide is usually used- otc like nix (permethrin) or rid or prescription meds like lindane or malathion. Work carefully through hair ; remove individual nits. Purchase a special lice nit comb to aid you. Check for nits ; remove as seen over the next  7 to 10 days. If there are nits after 7 to 10 days – a 2nd pediculicide tx may be needed.

Question 5

Does head lice treatment lighten dyed hair?

Accepted Answer

If you use rid or another over the counter treament, you only use it once, rinse and comb out hair. Some repeat in a week. I have not seen it change the color of peoples hair, but call you colorist.

Question 6

Can i keep nix (permethrin) lice treatment on overnight?

Accepted Answer

The manufacturer recommends to leave it on the patient's hair for 10 minutes. Most importantly, this is an insecticide that paralyze the lice, thus what you want is to grab the fine comb and do an extensive combing as indicated in the instructions, so the patient does not shed the lice all over.
Keep in mind that there is resistance to this type of drugs, thus follow up with pcp is important.

Question 7

What is a good alternative head lice treatment to use instead of the drug store shampoos?

Accepted Answer

When I was a child, my mom used kerosene on my head to kill (suffocate) the lice. I survived and it worked. Whether you should use it or not, I don't know. Definitely, not recommended in the US, but in Europe it's used as a home remedy.

Question 8

What is the best lice treatment at the drugstore?

Accepted Answer

Permethrin cream rinse or lotion (elimite, nix, (permethrin) acticin).  May repeat in 7-10 days.  Resistant cases requires lindane or malathione prescribed by primary care doctor.

Question 9

I can't  afford oct lice treatment but i have food assistance. food items do you recommend for me and my 2yr old.

Accepted Answer

You can still try free health clinics or community health clinics in your area, check this site www.freeclinics.com, and probably others, wish you and your child wellness

Question 10

What could happen if you leave head lice treatment in your head overnight?

Accepted Answer

There are various treatments for head lice, mostly with different types of insecticides. It is always important to follow the instructions of the medicine you were prescribed in order to optimize your results and to avoid potential side effects.
Some compounds are derived from chrysanthemums , namely permethrin. If you are allergic to the flowers, have asthma or a pregnant discuss this with md.

Can lice treatment kill scabies

My doctor diagnosed me with scabies. she told me to go buy rid lice treatment. but if it didn't work to fill a script she gave. they were oral medication i took for only 7 days. i done one treatment, took all 7 pills then done another rid treatment. my la

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Will rid lice treatment (pyrethins and piperonyl butoxide) treat scabies?

How can we get lice nits out of medium length hair. lice treatment stuff doesn't work.?

Please tell me, could i get a lice treatment somewhere?

Does head lice treatment lighten dyed hair?

Can i keep nix (permethrin) lice treatment on overnight?

What is a good alternative head lice treatment to use instead of the drug store shampoos?

What is the best lice treatment at the drugstore?

I can't afford oct lice treatment but i have food assistance. food items do you recommend for me and my 2yr old.

What could happen if you leave head lice treatment in your head overnight?

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