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How to get rid of pubic lice?

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Published At April 14, 2016
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am facing problem of pubic lice. Please provide effective cream and lotion for it. Thank you.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. Best treatment for pubic lice (crab louse) is to apply Permethrin lotion (Nix) to be applied over the affected area for overnight and to wash it the next morning. Continue the same for seven days.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Is Permethrin lotion available easily in market? Or do I need to get it through prescription?

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com. It is available at any good medical store in the name of Perlice. You can get it very easily.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Anshul Varshney
Dr. Anshul Varshney

Internal Medicine

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