What Is The Treatment For Head Lice- 766 Questions Answered

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

Asked for Female, 14 Years 1333 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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?

Asked for Female, 25 Years 208 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

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

Asked for Female, 28 Years 150 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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 ... Read More

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

Asked for Female, 29 Years 428 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

0/1 people found this helpful

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?

Asked for Female, 20 Years 1111 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

1/2 people found this helpful

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

Asked for Male, 40 Years 288 Views v

Dr. Komal Ramteke Dermatologist | Mumbai

1/1 people found this helpful

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

Asked for Female, 20 Years 976 Views v

Dr. Jeetendra Khatuja Aesthetic Dermatologist | Mumbai

2/4 people found this helpful

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

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?

Asked for Female, 32 Years 181 Views v

Dr. Shivaashankari D Pediatrician | Tiruchirappalli

0/2 people found this helpful

Do consult paediatrician or dermatologist… ... 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

Asked for Female, 5 Years 111 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

1/1 people found this helpful

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.

Asked for Female, 15 Years 301 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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

Hi Doctor, My daughter has got lice and nits from school. She is 3 years old and I have tried perlin and mediker solution but problem is still there. Could you please suggest what I should do to get rid of her lice completely? Thank you

Asked for Female, 29 Years 112 Views v

Dr. Simoni Sarodia Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

1/1 people found this helpful

Kindly go for direct consultation with doctor, as that would be better to solve your queries. ... Read More

My one year old daughter has lice problem. I tried manual removal and combing . But it didn't help me much . Please help

Asked for Female, 30 Years 49 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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 ... 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.

Asked for Male, 1 Years 137 Views v

Dr. Mathumitha Pediatrician | Coimbatore

1/1 people found this helpful

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

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

Asked for Female, 22 Years 157 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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 ... 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?

Asked for Female, 33 Years 88 Views v

Dr. Ajay Pal Singh Sexologist | Delhi

0/1 people found this helpful

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

...

Asked for Female, 31 Years 165 Views v

Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui Dermatologist | Lucknow

0/2 people found this helpful

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.

Asked for Female, 38 Years 371 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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 ... Read More

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

Asked for Female, 30 Years 72 Views v

Dr. Dharmishta Verat Pediatrician | Mumbai

1/1 people found this helpful

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

Asked for Male, 13 Years 53 Views v

Dr. Nishant Kumar Jaiswal Public Health Medicine Specialist | Lucknow

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 🙏

Asked for Female, 30 Years 149 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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 ... 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

...

Asked for Female, 30 Years 245 Views v

Dr. Ajay Pal Singh Sexologist | Delhi

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?

Asked for Female, 32 Years 125 Views v

Dr. Amandeep Dermatologist | Khanna

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.

Asked for Female, 35 Years 223 Views v

Dr. Ch Bikash Dermatologist | Shillong

1/1 people found this helpful

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

Asked for Female, 32 Years 638 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

0/1 people found this helpful

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

Asked for Female, 27 Years 119 Views v

Dr. Rashmi Nandwana Dermatologist | Noida

0/1 people found this helpful

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..

Asked for Female, 34 Years 469 Views v

Dr. Hitalkumar Patel Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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.

Asked for Female, 30 Years 279 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

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

Asked for Female, 30 Years 96 Views v

Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

1/1 people found this helpful

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

Asked for Male, 13 Years 122 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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 ... 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

Asked for Female, 24 Years 129 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | 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 ... Read More

Download FREE Practo app

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?

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?

Didn't find the answer you are looking for?

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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.

Hi Doctor, My daughter has got lice and nits from school. She is 3 years old and I have tried perlin and mediker solution but problem is still there. Could you please suggest what I should do to get rid of her lice completely? Thank you

My one year old daughter has lice problem. I tried manual removal and combing . But it didn't help me much . Please help

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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 🙏

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?

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.

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

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

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..

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.

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

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

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

Say goodbye to all skin and hair troubles

Recently Asked Questions

Lice on head

Head lice and scratchy head

I got head lice

Lice treatment

Lice on the head