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A 47-year-old male asked:

What's the safest, effective treatment for a 4 year old with head lice?

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Dr. Mark Diamond
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Medication: There are medications available including otc that appear safe and are effective. Some old home r5emedies do not work and can be dangerous.
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Dr. Mel Goldberg
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Mayonnaise: You must leave the mayonnaise on overnight-you can also use nix (permethrin) but you must use a fine tooth comb to get the nits out.
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