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10 Treatments for Head Lice Infestation

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4	Prescribed Medications

2	Over the Counter Medications

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1	Herbs and Supplements

Overview

Head lice are small, wingless, blood-sucking insects. They live in the hair on your head and feed off the blood from your scalp. A louse (a single adult) is about the size of a sesame seed. A nit (louse egg) is about the size of a flake of dandruf[read article]

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Tests for Head Lice Infestation

1. Wood Light Exam The Wood's lamp examination is a procedure that uses transillumination (light) to detect bacterial or fungal skin infections. It also can detect skin pigment d... More
2. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
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Prescribed Medications for Head Lice Infestation

1. permethrin topical(Elimite , others...) Close This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
2. malathion topical(Ovide ) MALATHION (mal uh THAHY on) skin lotion is used to treat lice of the hair and scalp. It acts by destroying the lice and their eggs. More
3. lindane topical(Lindane ) LINDANE (LIN dane) is a treatment for scabies. This medicine kills the parasites and their eggs, but it does not prevent infestations. This medicine is a poison if ... More
4. ivermectin(Stromectol ) IVERMECTIN (eye ver MEK tin) is an anti-infective. It is used to treat infections of some parasites. More
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Over the Counter Medications for Head Lice Infestation

1. permethrin topical(Nix Cream Rinse , others...) Close This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
2. pyrethrins topical
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Self Care for Head Lice Infestation

1. Removal of Lice Eggs (Nits) from Scalp & Hair Shaft
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Herbs and Supplements for Head Lice Infestation What's this?

1. fenugreek Fenugreek has a long history of medical uses in Indian and Chinese medicine, and has been used for numerous indications, including labor induction, aiding digestion... More
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.

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