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My daughter had lice one month ago and after several checks i found nothing. today as a random check i found one nit and nothing else. should i treat?
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Active/Inactive Nit: If the nit that you found is > 1/2 inch (1 cm) from the scalp, you don't need to treat as the nit is dead. If the nit is closer to the scalp, it may represent reinfestation.
Answered 4/8/2018
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