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What is the definition or description of: nix allergy?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Nix allergy: NIx ( permethrin topical) is used for treatment of lice. An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe. For possible adverse reactions see: https://www.drugs.com/sfx/nix-side-effects.html

Answered 5/24/2017

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