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How To Get Rid Of Head Lice?

I'm 29M, I'm extremely disturbed of my head lice. I can't even concentrate on my work. Please help me out from the problem. Please advice me the best lotion for head lice which easily available in chennai and advice me how to take that treatment too.



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Ramesh
Tue, 3 Mar 2015
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Treat with over-the-counter medicated shampoos called pediculicides (derived from chrysanthemums). The most common pediculicides are applied to dry hair, left on for 10 minutes, and then rinsed off.This product is safe as long as they are used according to instructions.
Or consult your family doctor , he would prescribe - Permethrin lotion/cream -apply 60 ml of 1% lotion or cream to washed & towel dried hair & allowed to remain for 10 minutes ,rinse with water .
this may be repeated after 7- 10 days if lice or nits are detected.
Take care.
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How To Get Rid Of Head Lice?

Welcome Treat with over-the-counter medicated shampoos called pediculicides (derived from chrysanthemums). The most common pediculicides are applied to dry hair, left on for 10 minutes, and then rinsed off.This product is safe as long as they are used according to instructions. Or consult your family doctor , he would prescribe - Permethrin lotion/cream -apply 60 ml of 1% lotion or cream to washed & towel dried hair & allowed to remain for 10 minutes ,rinse with water . this may be repeated after 7- 10 days if lice or nits are detected. Take care.