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Hair lice in kids
What could be reason for having lice in hair.. what is the treatment and any precautions to be taken
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The maine reason is contact with a lice affected person... Generally kids while playing can transmit lice to one another. Specific treatment should be given to cure it completely.
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Yes.. medicine available for good improvement.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation
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Yes there is treatment and preventive measures too please do online consultation
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Dr. Kumara lakshmanan
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Coimbatore
This is called pediculosis capitis, a very common issue in children...there are permethrin and ivermectin shampoos and needs counseling for complete cure .kindly consult online for furthur management. .
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