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I noticed my 2 ye old itching her head and she has lice/nit eggs.. her hair is thick and long and I don't want to shave it off.. we tried mediker oil but it's making her hair too dry.. is there any specific shampoo/treatment that I can use on her without hurting her scalp or hair?
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