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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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The eggs of head lice cemented to the hair.

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Nits are not completely killed during the treatment of pediculosis. Therefore, repeated treatment with a 3% glacial acetic acid solution (1 part of vinegar/2 parts of water) is necessary to dissolve the adhesive with which the nits adhere to the hair shaft. The hair is soaked with the vinegar solution, a towel is moistened and wrapped around the head. After one hour remove the towel and comb out the nits.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer