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He plays outside a lot and hasn't been around kids that have lice. he is a healthy four year old boy, he has black spots on the top of his scalp and i can scratch them off and they don't seem to be bothering him?
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Unclear question: Wash his scalp daily with shampoo. Wish both of you good health!
Answered 7/14/2018
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