Tuesday Q & A: Some head lice can be resistant to over-the-counter
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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My child’s school has had a lice outbreak for two months. The problem does not seem to be going away. Is it true that some types of lice are resistant to over-the-counter treatments? Are there more potent options to eliminate head lice? ANSWER: Although they are often effective, over-the-counter treatments for head […]
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What is this? Is this lice? Only one came out of my hair. : r/Hair
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ENY-296/IG142: Head Lice
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Vamousse Lice Defense Daily Shampoo, Kills Super Lice
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How will you handle parents still expecting free headlice
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Health & Wellness - Page 684 of 807 - Mayo Clinic News Network
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Health officials explain head lice treatment
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Head Lice - Itchy Just Thinking About It - Care on Location
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Head lice and nits - NHS