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Suggest Treatment For Lice In Scalp

Hi, I found a small bug on my bed and immediately freaked out thinking it was lice. My head has been a bit itchy lately but I just assumed my scalp got dry due to the weather change, as it sometimes does. My boyfriend looked thruough my hair and couldnt find anything, but nonetheless I worried. I showered and used Holista Teatree shampoo and conditioner, lathering each and letting it sit for 5-7 minutes. I brushed through my hair with a fine comb and did end up finding 3 or 4 dead lice, but that was it. I changed my sheets and clothes, and would like to go to bed. Will I be okay? Or should I do more treatments? Just wondering what my next steps are from here. Thanks
Thu, 15 Oct 2015
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I really appreciate your concern, if the pediculosis capitis being suspected then it can be well managed with "Gama benzene lotion" apply this on scalp for three days, and it will be fine soon if this fails to respond then "Malathion lotion" can be tried, great care need to be taken for hygiene, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.
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Suggest Treatment For Lice In Scalp

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, if the pediculosis capitis being suspected then it can be well managed with Gama benzene lotion apply this on scalp for three days, and it will be fine soon if this fails to respond then Malathion lotion can be tried, great care need to be taken for hygiene, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.