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Asked for male, 25 years old from Kolkata
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MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopath•Vadodara
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Yes you can use. But it is only temporary solution. Better take homoeopathic treatment for permanent solution. you can consult me through Lybrate
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Asked for female, 16 years old from Delhi
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Diploma In Gastroenterology, Diploma In ...read more

Homeopath•Hyderabad
Tips on how to prevent the spread of lice: Don't share items that touch the head like combs or towels. Avoid activities that lead to head-to-head contact. Keep belongings, especially upper body clothing, away from shared areas like coat closets.
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Asked for female, 18 years old from Thane
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Diploma In Gastroenterology, Diploma In ...read more

Homeopath•Hyderabad
Go to your drugstore and buy Cetaphil cleanser in the soap department. ...
Apply the Cetaphil cleanser throughout the scalp to dry hair.
After all the hair is wet, wait 2 minutes for Cetaphil to soak in.
Comb out as much excess cleanser as possible.
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BHMS, Diploma in Dermatology

Sexologist•Hyderabad
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Lice and nits can be removed by wet combing. This method should be tried first. You can buy a special fine-toothed comb (detection comb) online or from pharmacies to remove head lice and nits.
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BHMS, Diploma in Dermatology

Homeopath•Hyderabad
Home remedies you can try:
Try diluting apple cider vinegar in equal parts with water to help loosen dead skin and reduce inflammation.
Coconut oil is thought to have antifungal properties. Essential oils may have antimicrobial properties that may help a scalp yeast infection.
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Ayurveda•Bangalore
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Dr. Bates eye exercises done regularly will help improve vision. Eat nutrientrich foods particularly vitamin A. Avoid using any back lit devices 2 hours before going to sleep. Do your exercises outdoors facing the sun. Trataka also helps.
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Asked for female, 27 years old from Hyderabad
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MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopath•Ludhiana
Head lice infestation is skin infection. Should b treated take staph 30 thrice a day for 3 days n use staph Q in your shampoo use that shampoo twice a week.
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Asked for female, 22 years old from Delhi
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
Manual lice and nit removal can help as well to get rid of lice naturally. Remove nits and lice using fine comb and then soak dry hair with white vinegar. Then wrap damp towel soaked in the vinegar around head for 30 – 60 minutes. Use a fine-tooth comb to mechanically remove nits after soaking.
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Asked for male, 24 years old from Nagpur
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General Physician•Mumbai
Take a bath with warm water and never shave your pubic hairs but plan to trim it and apply parachute hair oil daily for two weeks and review.
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General Physician•Mumbai
Though you being a female wash your hair daily with warm water and apply hair oil daily for ten days and follow up.
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