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Lice in my hair
Tell me to remove head lice... any home remedy which i can follow at home. Or any shampoo or any other way?
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Solution ivermectin, apply before sleep, cover hairs with towel , comb it then headwash
Wash your pillow covers and bedsheet also
Maintain hygiene, stop sharing combs
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Medicated shampoo is there. Get rid of it in 1 day.
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• Use a Permethrin 1% anti-lice shampoo. Apply on scalp, leave for 10 minutes, then wash.
• Comb hair with a fine lice comb while wet.
• Repeat the treatment after 7 days.
Wash pillow covers and combs in hot water and don’t share hair items.
You can reach out to me personally for further queries.
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Ivermectin solution to apply on hair whole night, cover it with towel. Next Morning comb with lice comb properly, headbath with hot to warm water comb again.
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-apply coconut oil evenly throughout the scalp before going to bed,use lice removing comb
-wash hair once in 3 days
-use permestrik shampoo 1% 60 ml
-change all bedsheets,pillow covers,bed spreads
-avoid sharing linens with others
-consistently follow these for one week
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Remove older pillow and bedsheets and use a new one.coconut oil may be helpful but if you still facing problem use permethrin ointment or solution for it.for better you can consult with dermatologist also in your area.
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Wash pillow covers, comb daily with fine lice comb. Avoid sharing combs.
Please consult me for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Kindly do connect and consult
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Ivermectin
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Apply sour curd
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Bangalore
Medicare
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Kamal Kumar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rewari
Dear Patient,
What you should do:
• Apply coconut oil or olive oil on the scalp at night and cover the hair. In the morning, use a fine lice comb to remove lice and eggs. Repeat daily for 5–7 days.
• You can also wash hair with neem water or use diluted vinegar before hair wash to help loosen eggs.
• Medicated anti-lice shampoo containing permethrin or ivermectin can be used once and repeated after 7 days for better results.
Important precautions:
• Wash pillow covers, bedsheets, towels, and hair accessories in hot water.
• Do not share combs or hair bands.
• Check other family members and treat if needed.
Most cases improve within 1–2 weeks with proper treatment. If itching is severe or lice persist despite treatment, consult me on practo
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