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Can you get rid of head lice without prescription medicated shampoos?
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Yes: Head shaving works 100% of the time.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Maybe: Some swear to effectiveness of a pickling vinegar used as a wash/rinse daily for a week. The acidic material loosens the nits, which should be removed by a nit comb.I suppose you could try, and go to an alternative treatment, if you were not happy with the results.
Answered 12/24/2015
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