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Lice

Lice feed on human blood. As they attach to the skin, their saliva causes intense itching. A female louse can lay up to 6 eggs a day and between 50 and 100 in her lifetime. Left untreated, head lice are annoying and easily spread.


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Self-Care

Tips for Using Antilice Cream Rinse or Shampoo

Cream Rinse

Shampoo

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What to do About Lice
Itching scalp or rash on scalp, silver/white beads on hair shaft, over the age of 2, not pregnant Symptoms can usually be treated at home. If symptoms persist, you should call your doctor for advice.
Itching scalp or rash on scalp, silver/white beads on hair shaft, less than 2 years old, or pregnant Symptoms may be treated at home or they may require a visit to your doctor. Usually you and your doctor need to share additional information about your condition to decide what is best for you.
Symptoms that continue after using over-the-counter choices as directed Symptoms may be treated at home or they may require a visit to your doctor. Usually you and your doctor need to share additional information about your condition to decide what is best for you.
Repeated occurrence of head lice  Symptoms may be treated at home or they may require a visit to your doctor. Usually you and your doctor need to share additional information about your condition to decide what is best for you.
Tender, red scalp; crusty pus-filled bites; matted or foul-smelling hair Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.

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