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How do you get rid of lice?

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Dr. Kevin Windisch answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pediculocide: The use of a pediculocide with nit killing properties like the prescription Ovide should take care of it for you.

Answered 10/28/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Getting rid of lice: Treatment of lice requires accurate identification of nits & / or lice. A pediculicide is usually used. There are over the counter products like nix (permethrin) or rid or prescription medications like lindane or malathion. You work carefully through the hair and remove the individual nits. You can purchase a special lice nit comb to aid you. Check for nits & remove as seen over the next 7 to 10 days. If.

Answered 4/21/2013

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Ulesfia: It's the latest, and probably the best, prescription medication for killing lice and eggs. But you must follow the directions to the letter.

Answered 7/9/2015

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Suffocate the lice: Lice are a small creature that do no harm beyond causing itch, scalp rash, and lots of emotional reaction. Therefore, it is critical that in getting rid of them you cause no harm. Why make a bad situation worse? That's why we do not recommend using insecticides of any sort, but rather use silicon liquids that dry and form a shell, like lice md.

Answered 10/8/2016

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