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What is the best medicated shampoo for head lice?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

1% Lindane shampoo: Two treatments, a week apart, provide a good result. In case of treatment failure (resistant lice), Malathion should be considered.

Dr Patel agreed

Answered 7/27/2018

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