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How Can I Get Rid Of Red Bugs In Hair?

Posted on Thu, 16 Jan 2014

Question: I have these little red bugs in my hair that burrow themselves into my scalp. How can I get rid of them

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer: details below Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. You might be suffering from head lice infestation. Please apply 5 % permethrin lotion on your scalp, leave in for an hour and wash off. This will give you relief. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

these are not head lice. I have had lice and I know what they look like, these are not them.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (8 hours later)

Brief Answer: Details below Detailed Answer: Hello Sorry for the misinterpretation. Dont worry please apply permethrin. It is effective against any type of bug infesting the hair and body. Feel free to ask any other doubts. Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar