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Lice On Hair, Combed Twice A Day. Suggestion?

we found lice a week ago on our two younger sons we treated have combed their hair everyday twice once in the morning once at night we washed the sheets everyday have the mattresses covered in plastic washed clothes everyday have vacumed bombed the house used the rid spray on everything even car seats and during combing today found one small moving bug in each of their heads what else can be done we are so frustrated eveyone in the house has been treated even grandparents!
Thu, 26 Sep 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic.
Nothing to worry as there is effective treatment available for the treatment of head lice.
Medicated shampoos and lotions containing permethrin will kill the head lice.
Oral medications like ivermectin is also available to treat lice in children above the age of 3 years.
Hence I advise you to consult the pediatrician for prescription and instructions regarding medication.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards.
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Lice On Hair, Combed Twice A Day. Suggestion?

Hi, Thank you for your query on Healthcare Magic. Nothing to worry as there is effective treatment available for the treatment of head lice. Medicated shampoos and lotions containing permethrin will kill the head lice. Oral medications like ivermectin is also available to treat lice in children above the age of 3 years. Hence I advise you to consult the pediatrician for prescription and instructions regarding medication. Hope I have answered your query. Regards.