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Question #10600
28 days ago
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What to do for lice and nits ?? - #10600

Farida

I have gotten lice and nits lots and having itching because of its what I can do for it can you please share what I can do and it is lot of nits and lice. I am very fed up this doctor please help

Age: 20
Chronic illnesses: No
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Dr. Shayeque Reza
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27 days ago
5

RX 1) Permethrin 1% lotion Dosage: Apply thoroughly to washed and towel-dried hair and scalp, covering from root to tip. Instructions: Leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water. Comb hair with a fine-toothed lice comb (nit comb) to remove dead lice and nits. Repeat after 7 days to kill newly hatched lice.

2) tab levocet 5 mg 1 tab at bedtime for 5 days

When to Consult Again If itching persists beyond 2 weeks after treatment. If there are signs of secondary infection (pus, red swollen scalp). If lice return after two proper treatments.

Follow up soon Thank you

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Dr. Bharat Joshi
I’m a periodontist and academician with a strong clinical and teaching background. Over the last 4 years and 8 months, I’ve been actively involved in dental education, guiding students at multiple levels including dental hygienist, BDS, and MDS programs. Currently, I serve as a Reader at MMCDSR in Ambala, Haryana—a role that allows me to merge my academic passion with hands-on experience. Clinically, I’ve been practicing dentistry for the past 12 years. From routine procedures like scaling and root planing to more advanced cases involving grafts, biopsies, and implant surgeries. Honestly, I still find joy in doing a simple RCT when it’s needed. It’s not just about the procedure but making sure the patient feels comfortable and safe. Academically, I have 26 research publications to my credit. I’m on the editorial boards of the Archives of Dental Research and Journal of Dental Research and Oral Health, and I’ve spent a lot of time reviewing manuscripts—from case reports to meta-analyses and even book reviews. I was honored to receive the “Best Editor” award by Innovative Publications, and Athena Publications recognized me as an “excellent reviewer,” which honestly came as a bit of a surprise! In 2025, I had the opportunity to present a guest lecture in Italy on traumatic oral lesions. Sharing my work and learning from peers globally has been incredibly fulfilling. Outside academics and clinics, I’ve also worked in the pharmaceutical sector as a Drug Safety Associate for about 3 years, focusing on pharmacovigilance. That role really sharpened my attention to detail and deepened my understanding of drug interactions and adverse effects. My goal is to keep learning, and give every patient and student my absolute best.
27 days ago
5

Hello dear See kindly follow below instructions Ointment scabex topically for 1 week Tablet levocetrizine or avil accordingly In case of no improvement consult general physician Regards

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Dr. Neeraj Agarwal
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26 days ago
5

Farida ji use Permethrin 1% lotion (like Perlice or Scabper) Ivermectin lotion (e.g. Ivrea 1%)

Apply to dry scalp and all over hair, especially roots and behind ears

Leave for 30–45 minutes

Comb through with a fine-toothed lice comb to remove lice/nits

Wash hair with mild shampoo

Repeat every 7 days (total 2–3 times) to kill newly hatched lice

For hair Apply coconut oil + tea tree oil mixture before bed — this suffocates lice and reduces itching.

Mix:

3 tbsp coconut oil

5–10 drops tea tree oil (antifungal + anti-lice) Massage into scalp and hair → Cover with shower cap → Wash next morning

Hygiene Precautions (Important) You must do these to avoid reinfection:

Boil or wash pillow covers, towels, combs, bed sheets in hot water

Do not share combs, towels, hair ties

Disinfect your lice comb daily in hot water

Vacuum your mattress or sun-dry it

lice load is too much and lotions don’t help:

Ivermectin 6 mg tablet – 1 tablet once a week × 2 weeks Follow up

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