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Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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MBBS, MD (D.V.L.)

Dermatologist•Kolkata
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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.

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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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Asked for female, 23 years old from Delhi
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MD - Homeopathy, BHMS

Homeopath•Vadodara
It can be cured by proper homoeopathic treatment.
You can start homoeopathic medicine
thuja 30.
And use jackson's antilice homoeopathic shampoo.
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MD- Ayurveda

Ayurveda•Ujjain
Take krimikuthar rasa 1 tab twice in a day apply nimb oil in hair root
any more information contact to me personally.
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
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No medicine can really work to eradicate lice. Good personal hygiene and all of those who come nto contact should also observe the hygiene to keep lice away.
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Asked for female, 27 years old from Chennai
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
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.
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MD, MBBS

Dermatologist•Chennai
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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MD(EH)/AM/Accupressure

Homeopath•Chandigarh
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.
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Homeopath•Pune
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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
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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D.V.D, MBBS

Dermatologist•Delhi
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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
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