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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
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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For pubic lice you can use a lice-killing lotion containing 1% permethrin or a mousse containing pyrethrins and piperonyl butoxide can be used to treat pubic (“crab”) lice. These products are available over-the-counter without a prescription at a local drug store or pharmacy.
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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.
Coming in con...more
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 in con...more
Last Updated: 6 years ago• Featured Tip
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Head lice are lice as parasite 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 lice as parasite 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 itchi...more
The symptoms of head lice are:
1. Presence of lice on scalp: Lice are small lice as parasite 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 itchi...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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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.
Coming in con...more
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 in con...more
Last Updated: 7 years ago• Featured Tip
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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 s...more
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 s...more
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Asked for female, 27 years old from Hyderabad
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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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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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Chrysarobinum 0/2 once a wk
Bacillinum.1msingle dose
Sepia200 once a day for 4days
Sulphur30 2tims day for 4days
Apis Mel12c 3times days for 4days
Tellurium1m one dose
Rhus Tox200 once a day for 4days
Ask me in private so dat we can discuss in better manner and also u wil improve
Also we can change d medicine
Bacillinum.1msingle dose
Sepia200 once a day for 4days
Sulphur30 2tims day for 4days
Apis Mel12c 3times days for 4days
Tellurium1m one dose
Rhus Tox200 once a day for 4days
Ask me in private so dat we can discuss in better manner and also u wil improve
Also we can change d medicine
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