Natural health: What can I do to deal with my daughter's nits?

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Natural health: What can I do to deal with my daughter's nits?

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My daughter picked up nits at school. I’ve used a special treatment for her hair and it seems to have worked. What else can I do?

Head lice can be incredibly frustrating to deal with, particularly when your daughter is at risk of reinfestation at school. It is essential to stay vigilant and continue checking for nits and lice regularly as the eggs hatch seven to eight days after being laid.

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