A 46-year-old member asked:
could a flat iron kill head lice along with their eggs?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
24 years experience Psychiatry
The Lice ; nits: Are right at the scalp. So, you would most likely injure yourself significantly with this approach.
Answered on Oct 1, 2016
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Dr. Nancy Mellow answered
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No!: That sounds dangerous to me! there are special very fine-toothed combs meant to remove nits (the remaining lice eggs) from strands of hair.
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
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Yes & no: Yes if the heat comes in direct contact but no it's not a reliable method of removing them. They usually scurry around at scalp level & are therefore ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sheila Calderon answered
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Not appropriate: Lice medication is over the counter and has multiple names. See your drugstore. If you are uncertain about the diagnosis see your doctor and she wil ... Read More
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