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Suggest Treatment For Head Lice Infestation In An Infant

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Posted on Mon, 15 May 2017
Question: Hello Dr
My 2years baby has LICE &NITS in her hair n scalp. Pl advice for treatment and removal.

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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (45 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Permethrin 1 percent lotion and antihistaminic

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
For lice and nits apply permethrin 1 percent lotion on the scalp and hair of your child, keep it for 30-45 minutes and rinse it off.
This has to be repeated again after 10 days.
For itching you can give antihistaminic syrup like syrup Cetrizine 1 mg perkg body weight per day for 10-12 days.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Suggest Treatment For Head Lice Infestation In An Infant

Brief Answer: Permethrin 1 percent lotion and antihistaminic Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic For lice and nits apply permethrin 1 percent lotion on the scalp and hair of your child, keep it for 30-45 minutes and rinse it off. This has to be repeated again after 10 days. For itching you can give antihistaminic syrup like syrup Cetrizine 1 mg perkg body weight per day for 10-12 days. Regards Dr Asmeet