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Hi I am 22 years old female. I was lucky enough to not get head lice once also. But my siter who is just 17 years old has got it. How did she get it? Wha are the causes of head lice? Can it be because of fragrance of certain shampoo that she ues?
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Lice cause it, the name it self explanatory. It is a contagious disease and if not treated can spread to everyone in the house. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment
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