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Hair lice issue
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I have hair lice in my scalp. Could you please suggest some treatment for the same, that is safe during pregnancy.
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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi
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1% PERMETHRIN CREAM( PERLICE RINSE) TO BE USE ONCE TODAY AND TO REPEAT AFTER 1 WEEK
Next Steps
For the treatment of head lice (1% lotion): Shampoo the hair and scalp using regular shampoo. Thoroughly rinse and towel dry the hair and scalp. Allow hair to air dry for a few minutes. Shake the permethrin lotion well before applying. Thoroughly wet the hair and scalp with the permethrin lotion. Be sure to cover the areas behind the ears and on the back of the neck also. Allow the lotion to remain in place for 10 minutes. Then, rinse the hair and scalp thoroughly and dry with a clean towel. When the hair is dry, you may want to comb the hair with a fine-toothed comb to remove any remaining nits (eggs) or nit shells.
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Head lice can be easily transferred from one person to another by direct contact with clothing, hats, scarves, bedding, towels, washcloths, hairbrushes and combs, or hairs from infected persons. Therefore, all members of your household should be examined for head lice and should receive treatment if they are found to be infected
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