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My daughter has too many lices and nits in her hair and is it necessary to take her to a dermatologist or any generic lotion/medicines available?
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Hi For treatment of head lice consult a dermatologist with photographs of her scalp.
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Specific medicine available for good removal.. for detailed information do direct online consultation with photos
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