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Can Tee Tree Oil Get Rid Of Head Lice?
Lice - head; Nits; Pediculosis capitis - head lice
Treatment
Lotions and shampoos containing 1% permethrin (Nix) often work well. They can be bought at the store without a prescription. If these do not work, a doctor can give you a prescription for stronger medicine. Such medicine should be used exactly as directed.
- To use the medicine shampoo, first rinse and dry the hair.
- Then apply the medicine to the hair and scalp.
- After 10 minutes, rinse it off.
- Check for lice and nits again in...
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