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How To Treat Body Lice?

hello my name is Erma and I am positive I have body lice. I have been picking out the nits in under my skin. Am I placing myself up for illness or infection? I dont go to the doctor yet but I am thinking about going to the E<R. The itching is really driving me crazy. can you help?
Mon, 20 Jan 2014
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Hello,
Thank you for posting your symptoms on HCM,
I have gone through your symptoms definitely I can help you.
If I would have been your doctor I would have advised
1. Destroy infected clothing or carefully wash items in hot water.
2. You can apply cream contains permethrin, malathion or benzyl benzoate over
the skin.
3. Bathing and washing clothes, bedding, and towels are most important in
treating lice infestation.
Thank you.
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How To Treat Body Lice?

Hello, Thank you for posting your symptoms on HCM, I have gone through your symptoms definitely I can help you. If I would have been your doctor I would have advised 1. Destroy infected clothing or carefully wash items in hot water. 2. You can apply cream contains permethrin, malathion or benzyl benzoate over the skin. 3. Bathing and washing clothes, bedding, and towels are most important in treating lice infestation. Thank you.