A 46-year-old member asked:
how long is it supposed to it take for head lice to show up and start itching?
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
25 years experience Psychiatry
Lice: It may take 2 to 3 weeks (or sometimes even longer) to become aware of lice or nits. Itching does not occur for all people.
Answered on Apr 22, 2018
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