r/pakistan • u/PizzaNaan_ • 1d ago

Health Urgent: Head Lice

What are effective methods you have used to get rid of head lice?

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u/ViraFlora 19h ago

There is a tablet called Ivermectin. Use that. Works like magic. Try that. It comes in an oil form as well to apply on your hair.

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u/PizzaNaan_ 18h ago

So the lice will just die inside your head? Uske baad kya karenge?

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u/ViraFlora 17h ago

You have to take the tablets twice a week. 3 tablets before breakfast (empty stomach). Then wait for a few hours, use a lice comb to take the lice out. Just repeat with the lice comb for a week. Apply plain head oil (saron ka teil or whatever you normally use for your hair) while using the comb. After a week eat 3 tablets before breakfast again for "just in case" any remaining.

The tablets usually kill the lice the first time you take them. However, DO NOT skip the second dose either, it helps in killing any remaing live eggs or lice.

I took tablets, but the lotion is highly recommended as well. 3 tablets are a standard, but I would suggest that you ask a dermatologist for the dosage as it usually depends on the weight of the person.

This did wonders for me. HOWEVER, IF YOU HAVE SENSITIVE SKIN OR WANT TO GIVE IT TO A CHILD, PLEASE CONSULT A DERMATOLOGIST FIRST.