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Lice and Nits on Body Hair.
I have been discovering nits and lice on my body hair since last 3 days. They are found all over my arms, chest, legs and groin region.
Attached is a very zoomed picture of the lice or nit that I removed yesterday from my arm.
Earlier I mistook it for dandruff or some flakes but it moves and then when I zoomed the picture I got scared.
I have moderately hairy body.
Please suggest me the line of treatment.
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Yes this is lice. It needs proper treatment. Please contact me using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment
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You are suffering from pediculosis.. Medicine available for good improvement...... Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription.
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Cream has to be applied in addition to other measures
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Please consult with a dermatologist for best solution
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Dr. Hema Anandhi
Dermatologist
23 yrs exp
Chennai
do you have any pets around???
this is more like mites from pets.
please consult a dermatologist fro a body shampoo.
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