A member asked:

Can you die from head lice? i've had it for at least 3 years now. also how can i get rid of them fast?

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No...: Head lice are not going to kill you.There are many medicated antipesticide hair treatments that you can use that are very effective; however, you have to be diligent about removing the nits/eggs or you will just end up with new live lice in a few days. Then sterilize the environment. This is not usually an issue that goes on for years - see your doctor to confirm diagnosis! May be something else

Answered 2/6/2015

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Can't die: I am sorry to hear about the head lice for 3 years. I would advise you that treat yourself and any other family or household members as well just to ensure that you don't keep spreading from person to person. You could speak to a Lice Nurse that could come to your home and show you how to remove the lice and their eggs (nits). There are lots of lice removing shampoos, ask the pharmacist.

Answered 2/6/2015

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Try heat treatment: Only if they make you want to kill yourself! Standard treatment involves using shampoos that contain insecticides, but one can also use essential oils to kill lice. But this treatment is cumbersome and treatment failures are not unusual. A new treatment that is quick, easy, non-toxic & has high success is using heat. See http://tinyurl.com/6rhh968 Also see http://liceaintnice.com/ Good luck!

Answered 12/22/2018

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