Question 1

how do you get rid of head lice in a dormitory?

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Head lice: http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/lice/head/treatment.html

go to the above web site from the cdc that talks about head lice treatment. A very good article.

Question 2

how do you get rid of head lice in a large classroom?

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Head Lice: When the whole classroom has head lice, they should be treated at the same time so that there will be  no transfer to each other again.

Question 3

how do you get rid of head lice on a human female when over the counters do not work?

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See your doctor: Lice can be resistant to some treatments.  Also, be seen by your doctor to ensure this is the true problem.  If you have lice, there are prescription treatment options.

Question 4

how to get rid of head lice?

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Wetcombing, medicine: There are several options for getting rid of head lice, including creams and liquids, wet combing (Wet the hair and add a lubricant, such as hair conditioner or cream rinse, vinegar, or olive oil,  Comb every three to four days for two weeks AFTER you find any large, adult lice) and oral medicine (pills) Clothing, bedding, and towels used within 48 hours before treatment should be washed in hot wa

Question 5

any way to get rid of head lice?

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HEAD LICE SHAMPOO: See your pcp who can prescribe head lice shampoo.It takes longer to get rid of nits even though lice are killed by shampoo because they are firmly attached to hair shaft.

Question 6

what works to get rid of head lice?

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Not always easy: Nix (permethrin) cream rinse and kwell shampoo do not work consistently. Elimite cream (left on all night) is reported to be effective but is not officially approved for head lice. Malathion lotion is effective, but stinks and is flammable. Oral Ivermectin works, but requires a doctor's prescription.

Question 7

how can i treat and get rid of head lice?

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Anti-Lice Shampoo: Use anti-lice shampoo and repeat in 7 dys.8 hours after using the shampoo, work on nits. Remove nits by backcombing with a fine-tooth comb or pulling out individually.  Head does not need to be shaved to cure lice.Nits can live for 2 weeks. Vacuum your child's room. Soak combs/brushes for 1 hour in anti-lice solution. Wash sheets, blankets, stuff animal in hot water or seal in plastic bag x 2wk.

Question 8

how can i get rid of head lice in an adult?

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Same as in kids: Several effective treatments. Main thing is to treat contacts and clothing to not spread them to others.

Question 9

how do you permanently get rid of head lice?

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Head lice: Tx of lice requires accurate identification of nits & / or 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 10

which is now the top product to get rid of head lice?

Accepted Answer

We like lice md: It's otc. Sklice is a new rx med that has good data but depending on coverage it can be expensive.

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