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PDDM, MHA, MBBS

General Physician•Nashik
For lice treatment you can apply permethrin 1 percent cream to the scalp for 15 minutes and then wash the head. Reapply cream for 3 days and your lice problem will be solved.
Asked for female, 26 years old from Kolkata
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DHMS (Hons.)

Homeopath•Patna
Hello,
Tk, plenty of water to hydrate your body & scalp. Tk, homoeopathic medicine @ Echinecea Q -40 drops mixed with olive oil apply on scalp.
@ Allium sat 30-5 drops, thrice. Tk, care.
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Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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MBBS, Diploma in Venerology & Dermatolog...read more

Dermatologist•Pune
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Lice infestation is a problem, many people in the world must be facing. Medically, infestation of lice is called as pediculosis. With a few measures, lice infestation can be treated:

Use a hair dryer: The heated air will dry out the lice and eggs, killing most of them in the process. You typically need to stay committed to this process for about a month (which is the typical life cycle of a lice infestation).
Using a comb: When it comes to using a comb for head lice treatment, it's ...more
Asked for female, 22 years old from Jamshedpur
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General Physician•Mumbai
Though you being a female Firstly I will suggest you to take a proper hair bath with warm water on a daily basis for two weeks and follow up with finding
Asked for female, 47 years old from Fatehgarh Sahib
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MBBS, Diploma in Venerology & Dermatolog...read more

Dermatologist•Thane
Try using vinegar on the nits. They might dissolve. If you have lice then you might require anti line preparation like Perlice lotion once a week for 2 weeks.
Asked for male, 66 years old from Kolkata
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International Academy of Classical Homeo...read more

Homeopath•Pune
1. Include foods in your diet, which are replete in vitamins like Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Also incorporate proteins; eating the right foods can help you get the hair you always wanted.
2. Indulging yourself in regular exercises is also crucial in order to maintain good and healthy hair.
3. Using vitamin E capsules and hair revitalizers occasionally can enhance your hair growth.
4. Avoid using hair dryers as they may damage your hair if used from a close proximi...more
Asked for male, 23 years old from Malappuram
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BHMS

Homeopath•Ahmedabad
Lycopodium 200. Psorinum 200
Staphysagria is the medicine for lice
NOTE: Lice can also be picked by hand in strong light. A magnifying glass can be used if needed. Lice thus picked should be destroyed by burning. His clothes should be washed separately with hot water and detergent powder.
An external lotion prepared with 50 drops of Camphora MT in 30 ml mustard oil kills 90% of the lice with one application. The lotion should be applied on the hair rubbing gently. The hair should be ...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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MD - Skin,VD & leprosy, MBBS

Dermatologist•Rewari
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Head lice are insects that feed on the blood of your scalp. This condition usually affects children and is moderately contagious. Contrary to popular belief, head lice does not occur due to poor personal hygiene.

The symptoms of head lice are:

1. Presence of lice on scalp: Lice are small insects that are usually hard to spot. But their infestation can be felt because you experience intense itching on the scalp.

2. Itching: There will be intense itching on the scalp an...more
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B.Sc. - Dietitics / Nutrition, Masters i...read more

Dietitian/Nutritionist•Faridabad
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Hello Lybrate user,
Eating a lot of food does'nt help. Infact eating right amount and at appropriate time will help increase weight. You need to follow a diet rich in proteins, carbohydrate, good fat and also need to do some exercises that will increase muscle mass and also help increase weight. I am giving you a sample diet plan try to follow that-
Early morning- banana + 10 almonds (exercise- running or aerobics for 30 mins)
breakfast- 1 banana + 1 cup milk with sugar + 2 potato st...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicines and Surg...read more

Ayurvedic Doctor•Delhi
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Lice are miniscule insects which generally germinate within the head of the infected person by laying eggs and sucking blood from the scalp of the head. Lice infection is generally viral and is heavily contagious in nature. It is generally advisable to treat lice infection properly due to its contagious nature. The causes behind lice infection are skin-to-skin contact with the infected person or sharing bedding or combs with the infected person and living in unhygienic places.

The sympt...more
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