I am 21 years old, I have some infection on the back side of my scalp due to lice. Wat shall I do now?
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Treatment is needed only if you see one or more live lice. Empty eggshells (nits) do not always mean that you are infested with lice. Nits can stick to hair even when lice are gone (for example, after treatment that kills the lice). Currently, there are five main recommended options for clearing head lice: -- Dimeticone 4% lotion (trade name: Hedrin). --Isopropyl myristate and cyclomethicone solution (trade name: Full Marks Solution). --Coconut, anise and ylang ylang (CAY) spray. --Malathion 0.5% aqueous liquid (has various trade names). --Wet combing using the Bug Buster comb and method (see separate leaflet called Wet Combing Treatment for Head Lice for more detail). The treatment chosen may depend on your personal preference, and what you have tried before (if appropriate). Each treatment has a good chance of clearing head lice if applied or done correctly and if all affected people in the household are treated at the same time.
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