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A 22-year-old female asked:
Hi doctors i have a big problem, how to spend the lice and their eggs (louses) in the hair? please help me.
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Fisheranswered
Dermatology 34 years experience
Head Lice: Many head lice medicines are available at your local drugstore. Each otc product usually contains one of the following active ingredients:pyrethrins, permethrins (nix), and dimethicones.
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Dr. Jay Parkanswered
Pediatrics 52 years experience
Nix (permethrin) shampoo: Permethrine (nix) shampoo followed by combing out eggs from hair by using fine comb is the first step. If not successful, see your doctor to get more potent pediculocidal preparation.
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Last updated Oct 23, 2017
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