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What is the treatment for head lice

Hey my sister has many head lices and she has very long hairs so can so someone tell head licr treatment?

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It can be treated with a simple lotion application. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

Hi, I have head lice issue since many years. Now I have observed broken skin on many places on the scalp due to this. How do I get rid of them asap. Also are treatments like perlice etc good? Will they lead to hairfall etc and can they be applied on broken skin?

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

Hello doctors, my one year old baby has got head lice in his head. He's very scratchy and irritated. Can I use dimethicond shampoo (jungle formula lice shampoo) on him? If not what do I do to get rid of them? Plz help

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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 ...  Read More

Head lice treatment. I am suffering from this post pregnancy. Please suggest good solution for this ..

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Don't worry...... Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos. ...  Read More

I have head lice since 1 year and its not going please help me. Is there any treatment that is provided by you?

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It can be treated with single lotion application. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

I noticed my 2 ye old itching her head and she has lice/nit eggs.. her hair is thick and long and I don't want to shave it off.. we tried mediker oil but it's making her hair too dry.. is there any specific shampoo/treatment that I can use on her without hurting her scalp or hair?

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Do consult paediatrician or dermatologist… ...  Read More

Hi doctor , is there any medication for head lice for my 11 year daughter.( Normal anti lice shampoo and combing not helping) Her weight 39 kg ,age 11 year No other complications

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Yes. It is absolutely treatable. Did she have any nodular swellings in scalp or neck. Because she might need oral medicines too for the complete cure. Discuss in detail for accurate diagnosis and trea ...  Read More

I have head lice problem and want to good treatment to get rid of head lice in navi mumbai near vashi

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Hi,you can apply 1% PERLICE on scalp all over,keep overnight and wash in morning.Also take tab.ivermectol 12 mg single tablet.Repeat these two next week and let me know how is it after 2 weeks.take c ...  Read More

My child is of 5 years age suffering with lice with severe itching. Pls suggest the treatment as she is unable to bare

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The treatment is very simple. One application of lotion is adequate. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

I have had lice in head for quite a long time now how do I get rid of it and now its bothering me a lot because of the hundred bits and a lot of lice . Is there a treatment or something.

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It can be treated with a simple application. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ...  Read More

My 2-month-old new born baby has lice in his head.Can you please suggest to remove those lice.Any medicine or treatment.

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Hello parent I can totally understand your concern. For a 2 month old baby it's not advisable to use medicated shampoos. It's better to remove the lice using a fine toothed comb. Do it everyday or on ...  Read More

Hi there. I am a breastfeeding mother of 2 .. my elder son of 4 years and myself are suffering from lice infestation till 5-6 months. I have used many products on scalp including perlice. Nothing is working still. Please tell me one time solution to end it

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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 ...  Read More

I have lice and nits in my head which is causing extreme itching I have tried Medicare shampoo once Please help

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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 ...  Read More

My daughter is 9 yr old having so much lice and nits . I'm using hair sheild shampoo till last year but my daughter having eye irritation after that so I stopped using that. Is there any shampoo or oil in ayurveda for these lice and nits for 9yr old?

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Consult for prescription and guidance ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I’m reaching out to consult you regarding persistent hair fall and lice/nits infestation. Despite using Mediker shampoo for 3 weeks, I still have visible lice eggs (nits) and an itchy scalp. The problem has not improved. In addition, my recent blood tests showed: • Severe Vitamin D deficiency (8.05 ng/mL) • Low Vitamin B12 (273 pg/mL

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Perlice lotion two times per week at bed time Ivrea shampoo alternate days ...  Read More

Please suggest some shampoo for lice treatment. Been using the Mediker shampoo but 100% results not obtained.

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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 ...  Read More

My 2.5 year old son has head lice infestation..please suggest some safe shampoo or oil to get rid of it.

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Perlice rinse, follow instructions on the pack ...  Read More

Head got infested with lice and medley is not working out. Any treatment which can work 100% and also prevent further infestation

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Consultation for medication under prescription is advisable ...  Read More

I am suffering from lice problem..with itching bumps on scalp.Though I am using licel oil and keeping it overnight and using shampoo in the morning but after doing this repeatedly for 3 days,my lice problem still exists. Pls suggest some remedy. Thank you in advance 🙏

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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 ...  Read More

My daughter 6.5yr has head lice it is not going even after applying shampoo prescribed by doctor for head lice .how long does it take to go completely does it cause any serious effect .she don't have much itching.does head lice helps to built immunity. my daughter was getting repeated cold cough fever like once in 15 days .after head lice find she

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Consult for prescription and guidance ...  Read More

Ok so this is embarrassing but I got lice. My little niece is visiting and she insists on sleeping with me and she gave me this. I need to get rid of this. Can someone prescribe something medical grade?

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ...  Read More

I have head lice for months now and I have tried perlice, ivermectin and all OTC solutions. I'm not able to get rid of the lice and I'm facing severe hair loss. Please let me know if this is treatable, I don't want to shave my head.

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You need to check if anyone close to you also has lice The medications need to be applied properly for it to be effective Consult directly for proper instructions and alternatives ...  Read More

I had head lice and cured it with topical treatments like permethrin lotion and ivermectin shampoo,the lice is no more but has left itching on scalp and neck and isn't getting cured..please suggest a treatment

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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 ...  Read More

Hi I have head lice & nits since 1 year can you plz suggest any shampoo or treatment & also my skin tone is also getting dull can you plz help regarding this

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No need to worry. Connect online with a Dermatologist for further treatment. ...  Read More

Kindly suggest lice treatment for 3year old girl. Mediker doesn't seem to work. She got them from her preschool. Also need suggestions if there are any ways to prevent her from catching lice from school..

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The only way to prevent lice is to treat the source of infection. It is treatable wherein Permethrin and can be helpful but advisable to check with dermatologist in person or online first for proper u ...  Read More

Which lice shampoo is safe to use during breastfeeding. My baby is 17 months old. Can i use mediker or any other lice shampoo. I have never had lice before. I don't know that to do or how to treat it. Can my baby also get lice.?She has very small hair.

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Yes..it will spread..... for accurate diagnosis and treatment do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, Could you please write back on head lice & nits remedy/shampoo for my 11 month old daughter. Thanks in advance

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Greetings kindly use head lice comb to remove it ...  Read More

Having so much of hair lice for more than a year already used lice shampoo but not able to cure it what can we do

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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 ...  Read More

I have lice problem i used lice remover products but leads to hair fall and little dandruff too while combing more hair fall

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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 ...  Read More

Hi, My baby is 5 months old. He is having lice in his head. Can we apply permethrin cream on his head for lice ? Is it safe to use?

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Yes, but after consulting and under guidance with paediatrician ...  Read More

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