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A head louse is an insect that lives on the human scalp and feeds on human blood. The female louse lays eggs in the head and makes sure the eggs are attached to the hair shaft. It takes around eight days for the egg to hatch. The louse takes another 11 days to mature into an adult louse.
Causes:
The primary cause of head louse is poor personal hygiene. Other causes due to which a person can be infected by lice are:
Using combs and towels that are infested.
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Causes:
The primary cause of head louse is poor personal hygiene. Other causes due to which a person can be infected by lice are:
Using combs and towels that are infested.
Coming i...more
Asked for female, 23 years old from Delhi
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It can be cured by proper homoeopathic treatment.
You can start homoeopathic medicine
thuja 30.
And use jackson's antilice homoeopathic shampoo.
You can start homoeopathic medicine
thuja 30.
And use jackson's antilice homoeopathic shampoo.
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Take krimikuthar rasa 1 tab twice in a day apply nimb oil in hair root
any more information contact to me personally.
any more information contact to me personally.
Asked for female, 19 years old from Jaipur
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Asked for female, 27 years old from Chennai
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You can apply lice clearing creams like nizral shampoo on scalp and get rid of lice. Remember, all family members have to apply on the same day so that it does not spread from others.
Asked for female, 19 years old from Jaipur
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don't worry.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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Asked for male, 19 years old from Jaipur
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Take half tsp of black pepper powder and two tsp curd. Mux it nd appky in hair thrice a week. Wash it with normal water.
Asked for female, 10 years old from Delhi
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Homeopath•Pune
Mix two tablespoons apple cider vinegar with one cup water, and use to douse your hair after washing. Rinse thoroughly, and follow with a light conditioner. The acetic acid in apple cider vinegar will remove residue from product buildup and help you get shiny, lustrous locks.
Mix a tablespoon of organic honey and onion juice in a jigger of vodka and apply on your scalp. Leave it on your hair overnight and wash off in the morning. Vodka cleanses the scalp, removes toxins from hair and st...more
Mix a tablespoon of organic honey and onion juice in a jigger of vodka and apply on your scalp. Leave it on your hair overnight and wash off in the morning. Vodka cleanses the scalp, removes toxins from hair and st...more
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No if you have got exposed to lice again you need to apply the shampoo again and previous shampoo will not protect
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A head louse is an insect that lives on the human scalp and feeds on human blood. The female louse lays eggs in the head and makes sure the eggs are attached to the hair shaft. It takes around eight days for the egg to hatch. The louse takes another 11 days to mature into an adult louse.
The primary cause of head louse is poor personal hygiene. Other methods by which a person becomes infected by lice are-
1. Using combs and towels that are infested
2. Coming in contact with another ...more
The primary cause of head louse is poor personal hygiene. Other methods by which a person becomes infected by lice are-
1. Using combs and towels that are infested
2. Coming in contact with another ...more
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