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Can Camphor Help Eliminate Lice and Nits in My Hair?

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Can Camphor Help Eliminate Lice and Nits in My Hair? - #50310

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Can camphor crushed and mixed with hair cream kill lice and nits. I realized that there's lice in my hair and I don't how. Research says that camphor does but it's not hygienic.

How long have you been noticing lice in your hair?:

- 1-2 weeks

Have you tried any treatments for lice before?:

- Yes, home remedies

Do you have any allergies or sensitivities to certain substances?:

- No, I have no known allergies

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Dr. Ravi Chandra Rushi

Master of Surgery in Ayurveda

No don’t use crushed camphor mixed with hair cream
It can irritate the scalp, cause burning, allergy, and is not safe Camphor smell may repel lice a little, but it does not reliably kill lice and nits

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