A 32-year-old member asked:
What is the most effective way to get rid of lice for good?
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Dr. Richard Rissmilleranswered
Pediatrics 51 years experience
No one treatment: Step 1 try nix (permethrin) or rid
step 2 rx elimilte [stronger prep of nix (permethrin) ]
step 3 Ovide rx
step 4 oral ivermectim
daily treatment is washing bedding in hot water daily washing of scalp and using nit comb twice daily.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
The easiest, quickest way to get rid of lice permanently?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Amsteranswered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Shave off hair: Perhaps a little flippant, but the only "permanent" way to get rid of lice is to shave your head. Since most of us won't do that, there are other options you can employ to make sure you don't get it back. Wash all head and hair accessories on hot, or soak in alcohol. Clean fabrics such as couches after exposure. And don't share hats! avoid trying on helmets in stores. Check hair frequently.
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Dr. Anatoly Belilovsky commented
Pediatrics 37 years experience
Nothing flippant about the answer; both ancient Romans and Egyptians did that, reducing lice-borne disease significantly and allowing their civilizations to thrive at high population densities.
Mar 9, 2012
A 43-year-old member asked:
Can there be any other way to get rid of lice than shaving you head?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Yes: Tx of lice requires accurate identification of nits & / or lice. A pediculicide is usually used- otc like nix (permethrin) or rid or prescription meds like lindane or malathion. Work carefully through hair & remove individual nits. Purchase a special lice nit comb to aid you. Check for nits & remove as seen over the next 7 to 10 days. If there are nits after 7 to 10 days – a 2nd pediculicide tx may be needed.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
How do I get rid of lice naturally?
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Dr. Morris Westfriedanswered
Dermatology 48 years experience
1-2-3: There are over the counter products including one called 1-2-3 which do not contain harsh chemcicals specifically for head lice.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
What do I do to get rid of lice quickly?
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Dr. Laura Webbanswered
Pediatrics 15 years experience
Special shampoo: Special shampoos, some available over the counter, are generally very effective in removing the lice infestation. Read the directions carefully- some require a second shampoo about a week later. Some say mayonnaise, olive oil or butter rubbed into the hair is effective, but there are no supporting scientific studies on these forms of treatment.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
How can I get rid of lice completely?
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Mehul SHETHanswered
Pediatrics 20 years experience
Clean your surrounds: The biggest issue with lice is the ones that aren't on your body when you undergo treatment. Wash bedding and clothes in hot water. Any personal items can be put in an airtight container for 48 hours to suffocate the lice.
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