All About Head Lice
Prevention and Treatment
If you find head lice on a child, a suggested treatment plan involves using a combination of insecticide treatment as well as regular combing:
1. Remove lice and nits
2. Use special shampoos
After combing, use an insecticide-based treatment to kill lice. Special shampoos, lotions or sprays containing insecticides are available from pharmacies.
3. How to use insecticide
Use the insecticide exactly as stated. In particular, check:
4. Repeat process
After using an insecticide-based product, repeat the combing/conditioner process.
5. Prevent re-infection
To help prevent re-infection:
What not to do:
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