I have got too much lice and nits

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Asked for Female, 27 Years

Hi. I have got too much of nits in my hair along with lice. Though lice somehow went after 1-2 hair wash with medicated shampoo, but the nits are too firmly attached to the hair root and not at all leaving. Could you please suggest.

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Dr. Swathi S Aithal General Physician 9 yrs exp Bangalore Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Swathi S Aithal

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Hello I would suggest you to use permethrin 1% lotion which is very helpful in eliminating lice and NITs but multiple application would be required and after each application and but you will have to try to take out the lice and nits manually....Thank you

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