Bye bye lice! 5 natural ways to nix head lice at home

Written by: Ehsan Siddiqui Reviewed by: Dr. Deepak Soni

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Wet Combing

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Coconut Oil Treatment

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Vinegar Rinse

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Use Neem Leaves

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Practice Preventive Care

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When Home Remedies Aren’t Enough

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