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Myhead isvery itchy it has been for about a week or 2my bestfriend told me a few days ago that she has headlice and she usedmy hairbushes doihav lice?
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Possibly: ask your pharmacist for any OTC head lice removal gel, shampoo or cream, (and apply hygeinic measures to avoid recurrence, e.g. not sharing hairbrushes/combs), if it doesn't work see your doctor/dermatologist
Answered 11/20/2017
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