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What's the safest, effective treatment for a 4 year old with head lice?
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Medication: There are medications available including otc that appear safe and are effective. Some old home r5emedies do not work and can be dangerous.
Answered 9/28/2016
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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.
Answered 9/28/2016
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