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I am 42 years old, mother if two kids suffering from head lice. I have used many anti lice shampoos and oils but could not get rid of it. I wash my hair twice a week. Pls help.
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Wet combing is one technique. You simply wet the hair and use a fine-tooth comb to remove active lice and their eggs. You'll need to do this every week for at least 3 weeks. Some believe you can suffocate and kill lice using greasy substances like petroleum jelly, mayonnaise, or olive oil.
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