Patient's question:
My daughter likes to keep her hair long. Recently, many girls at school have head lice, crawling all over their heads. My daughter is one of them too. No matter how much she scratches, she can't get rid of them. We've tried some lice powder, but it didn't work. The main problem is that we can't get rid of the eggs left by the lice. I want to ask, what should I do if I have head lice? Is there any good medicine that can help?Doctor's answer:
Lice that feed on the external genital area are called pubic lice, and they are primarily transmitted through unprotected sexual contact. Lice that infest the hair are not pubic lice but rather head lice, and their recurrence is related to poor personal hygiene. Whether it's pubic lice or head lice, the nature of the pathogen is not significantly different. You can use a comb to remove lice eggs or consider removing the hair and applying lindane cream locally for treatment. It is recommended to disinfect and sunbathe bed sheets and bedding.