Head lice are small, wingless, blood-sucking insects. They live on the hair and feed on the blood of the scalp. Head lice infestation occurs when your head touches the head of the lice-infected person. It is also spread through sharing personal items with head lice-infected persons. Preschool and elementary school children are at high risk of having head lice. The symptoms are extreme itchiness on the scalp and a feeling of something crawling in the head. It is treated by using Permethrin 1% lotion on the scalp.
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Why is my 6-year-old daughter having diffuse hair loss?
Query: Hello doctor, My 6-year-old daughter has been experiencing diffuse hair loss for the past few weeks. The hair loss is at least double than normal, in the 200 range, and it falls extremely easily from her head. It is not patchy and I can find no bald spots, her scalp looks healthy. So far, the loss i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, it appears that your child's hair loss is because of acute telogen effluvium. This is an acute condition, wherein any radical change in the health condition of the person leads to insult to the scalp hair, causing a shift in the hair cycle from the grow... Read Full »
I saw lice in my sister's hair. How to ensure they are gone?
Query: Hello doctor, My sister is 16 years old. I found lice in her hair a few days ago. For two nights, she applied butter in her hair while she slept. I then combed through her hair with a flea comb twice a day. She washed everything in vinegar at a high temperature. I have not seen any today on her hair... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query. From your description, she seems to have pediculosis, that is head lice infestation. She should maintain a very good hygiene and make sure that no other body parts like axillae (armpits), and groin are involved. The most effective medicat... Read Full »
How to get rid of lice from my kids' heads?
Query: Hello doctor, My kids have missed several days of school due to head lice. We have been fighting it for a while, and I do not want to get into trouble for the kids missing school. How can I get rid of the head lice once and for all? I have done the shampoos and the cleaning routine. What else can I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is very common to get head licein stages of childhood and adolescence. It mainly spreads by contact with other children in school. So, it is very likely that other children also have head lice and should also be evaluated and treated to eliminate the problem. Do no... Read Full »
How to cure hair fall and get rid of lice in my daughter's hair?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 6 years old. All of a sudden, she has hair fall. I then noticed that she has lice eggs on her scalp. How to avoid the lice and hair fall? Please give me some suggestions. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Head lice is a probable cause for hair loss. You can apply Permethrin cream rinse 1 %, which will be available over the counter. Prior to application, wash hair with a conditioner-free shampoo, rinse with water and towel dry. Apply a sufficient amount of cream rinse to... Read Full »
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