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Diploma In Dermatology

Dermatologist•Visakhapatnam
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perlice should be applied before headbath for 30min to 1 hr and wash. weekly once for 2-3 weeks. all the family members should apply on same day. even if u do all this there will be new infestation from classmates
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

General Physician•Alappuzha
The bandy plus tablet is an antihelminthic means it is against worms and not directly for lice treatment.
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Asked for female, 17 years old from Navi Mumbai
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Homeopath•Hyderabad
bathing daily to reduce the oil secretions that feed the mites
washing the hair and eyelashes with a mild shampoo
using a non-soap cleanser on the face twice daily
exfoliating the skin regularly to remove dead skin cells and trapped sebum
showering after workouts and sun exposure
avoiding oily cleansers, lotions, and sunscreens
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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.

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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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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Asked for male, 26 years old from Delhi
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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.
Asked for female, 19 years old from Jaipur
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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.
Asked for female, 19 years old from Jaipur
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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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