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Nits and lices in hair
I am using ivertin shampoo but no uses as lice came back again but nits are not reducing at all. I am tried
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Apart from this shampoo, you also need to take medicines for this. This can be taken care of with expert opinion
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kindly contact for appointment booking.
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Alternate safe medicine available.. for details do direct online consultation with photo
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You need to use ivermectin shampoo for long period of time to break the life cycle of lice . Also concomitant treatment of family members may be required in case they have it .
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You can also use Permethrin 1% lotion and oral Ivermectin. Kindly consult Dermatologist online for proper treatment
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Avoid sharing combs and towels
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There might be a source of infection from contact so
treat all infested family members simultaneously to prevent re-infestation.
You may also need oral treatment along with topical application.
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you should consult with Board certified Dermatologist nearest to your place
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avoid sharing of clothes or combs. treating all family members simultaneously
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You may need oral and topical medicine to get rid of lice and nits
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Consult dermatologist for detailed treatment plan.
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
Dermatologist
18 yrs exp
Noida
Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance.
Certain medication will help.
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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi
Dermatologist
16 yrs exp
Mumbai
It is not going to work like this without proper advice. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment
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Dr. Bhavana Dhamecha
Dermatologist
1 yrs exp
Udaipur
Consult online for more treatment options
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Dr. Hitesh Viradiya
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Surat
Other medications to be implemented
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
39 yrs exp
Mumbai
There are various medications available for the same .we need to take a detail case history and then prescribe medications accordingly. Do consult online.
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Lucknow
Perlice lotion. Apply
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Dr. Amandeep
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Khanna
You need proper medicine for this
Consult online for further management
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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