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Head Lice
Alternate Names : Lice - Head, Nits, Pediculosis Capitis - Head Lice
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Head Lice Treatment
Lotions and shampoos containing permethrin are usually effective. For example, Nix and Rid are available over-the-counter. If these do not work, lindane and other products are available by prescription. Lice are becoming resistant to these products, however, making it more difficult to clear up lice infections.
The medications used for lice are insecticides. Therefore, they should be used exactly as directed and no more frequently than recommended on the package insert. Certain products loosen the bond between the egg sack (nit) and the hair shaft so that the eggs can be easily removed. Remove eggs with a nit comb. Removal of all eggs may prevent reinfection if the medication fails to kill all of them.
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• Definition
• Head Lice Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Head Lice Symptoms & Signs
• Head Lice Prevention
• Head Lice Diagnosis & Tests
• Head Lice Treatment
• Head Lice Prognosis
• Head Lice Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 12/2/2003
Reviewed By : Jacqueline A. Hart, M.D., Department of Internal Medicine, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Boston, Ma., and Senior Medical Editor, A.D.A.M., Inc. Previously reviewed by Philip L. Graham III, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of New York, Columiba Universit, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (1/22/2002).
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