Question 1

is it possible to have lice for 6 years?

Accepted Answer

No: Lice is very treateble and cured with the proper treatment and hygiene.

Question 2

me and my family has been infested with lice for over 10 years and no body will do any thing about?

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See a dermatologist: It's hard to imagine having lice for 10 years. There is something that must change in your environment and hygiene and you will need topical medicine. Consult with a dermatologist very soon.

Question 3

how do u get rid of lice if you had it for 5 years?

Accepted Answer

Lice for 5 years: You need to consult your doctor for an examination and discussion about the lice.  Five years of infection is a major problem.  Be sure to follow medical advice closely and avoid re-infection.

Question 4

got lice eggs for years, how do i get rid of them?

Accepted Answer

Lice are not  nice: 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 5

i m farida. i have head egg lice which is sticky to my hair and doesn't go since long years. please help me with simple home remedies?

Accepted Answer

Nit comb/vinegar: Some find that a strong solution of pickling or apple cider vinegar  can help loosen the bond the nit (lice egg) has to hair. Rinsing the hair in this solution followed by combing  with a fine comb can help. Another product may be needed to kill  the lice, but this can help with the eggs.

Question 6

my daughter 6 years of age has a lot of lice and eggs in her head. we tried many shampoos but none seams to work well. any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Vinegar: The egg casings are attached to the hair with a glue that will dissolve/loosen in the presence of vinegar. Soaking the hair in a regular or pickling vinegar &amp; using a fine lice comb daily can help. It can take a week or more to get all the eggs. Using a lice shampoo afterwards can kill what's left or there are prescription lotions that will.

Question 7

can you die from head lice? i've had it for at least 3 years now. also how can i get rid of them fast?

Accepted Answer

No...: Head lice are not going to kill you.There are many medicated antipesticide hair treatments that you can use that are very effective; however, you have to be diligent about removing the nits/eggs or you will just end up with new live lice in a few days.  Then sterilize the environment.  This is not usually an issue that goes on for years - see your doctor to confirm diagnosis! May be something else

Question 8

my daughter just got back from a beach trip she's 12 years old she is covered in what looks like sea lice it's all over her legs her but her back in b?

Accepted Answer

Not unusual.: Please have your family physician give you a recommendation for your daughter to see a dermatologist. There is also a chance that the lice may spread to other members of the house.

Question 9

hi i have been losing my hair on the sides of my head and very itchy and my hole body is itchy this all dates back 2 years ago after i got head lice for the first time. the itchy only comes and goes?

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist: This raises the question whether you indeed had head lice in the first place since one would not expect a head lice infestation to last this long. If you are losing your hair, one needs to consider an autoimmune process as well. Time to consult a dermatologist since you must be feeling miserable.

Question 10

i'm suffering from head lice and nits since 12 years. i have tried mediker shampoo and oil but it's of no use. i need a proper remedy to get rid of it?

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Lice: You can sleep with your hair smothered in mayonnaise - that can suffocate them.  You can get a prescription for Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) from your doctor.  That kills the bacteria in the lice's gut, and in turn kills them.

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Is it possible to have lice for 6 years

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Me and my family has been infested with lice for over 10 years and no body will do any thing about?

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How do u get rid of lice if you had it for 5 years?

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Got lice eggs for years, how do i get rid of them?

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I m farida. i have head egg lice which is sticky to my hair and doesn't go since long years. please help me with simple home remedies?

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My daughter 6 years of age has a lot of lice and eggs in her head. we tried many shampoos but none seams to work well. any suggestions?

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Can you die from head lice? i've had it for at least 3 years now. also how can i get rid of them fast?

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My daughter just got back from a beach trip she's 12 years old she is covered in what looks like sea lice it's all over her legs her but her back in b?

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Hi i have been losing my hair on the sides of my head and very itchy and my hole body is itchy this all dates back 2 years ago after i got head lice for the first time. the itchy only comes and goes?

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I'm suffering from head lice and nits since 12 years. i have tried mediker shampoo and oil but it's of no use. i need a proper remedy to get rid of it?

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