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What are head lice symptoms
Hey I have recenlty started staying in a hostel. I am 18 year old girl. I share my room with 3 other girls, Of lately every time I feel like scratching my hair. Will this be a symptom of me having hair lice? Oh my god, I don’t want it. Pease tell me the other symptoms of head lice?
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Itching..Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo.
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Yes itch is main symptom.others are live lice or its eggs
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Please put pictures of the affected areas in good light in private direct consult with me for detailed information and counselling and treatment
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Dr. Priyanka Patil Nikumbha
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Mumbai
Severe pruritus.. specially at the back of the head...however getting examined for the presence of nits( lice eggs) helps in the diagnosis..
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better visit a nearby qualified dermatologist
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keep ur combs and bath towels separate..do not share them..clean your combs regularly..
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