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Natural Lice Treatments
Lice - head; Nits; Pediculosis capitis - head lice
Symptoms
Symptoms of head lice include:
- Intense itching of the scalp
- Small, red bumps on the scalp, neck, and shoulders (bumps may become crusty and ooze)
- Tiny white specks (eggs, or nits) on the bottom of each hair that are hard to get off
Lice on scalp and clothing may be difficult to see, unless there are a lot of them.
Signs and tests
Head lice can be hard to see. You need to look closely. Use disposable gloves and look at the...
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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