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Hi doctors i have a big problem, how to spend the lice and their eggs (louses) in the hair? please help me.
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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.
Answered 10/23/2017
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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.
Answered 12/9/2013
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