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Having head lices and nits

2017-04-12 07:04:41
I am having head lices and nits and tried many solutions shampoos but still they r nt going completely becoz of which my hair falls and dandruff occurs. scalp becomes very much itchy and uncomfortable to even to sleep.wanted complete solution for this problem to end.
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Hello, apply permethrin based lotion to your entire scalp leave it for 20 min and wash it off. Repeat it after 10 days. Consult us online for better management.

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