July 16, 2008
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Fabric softener for louse nits

To remove nits after treating for lice, work a small amount of fabric softener into the patient's hair and scalp, cover with a plastic shower cap for 20 minutes, and then comb out.
—RETA LUMPKIN, MSN, CFNP, FNP-C, Picayune, Miss. (118-19)
From the August 2008 Issue of Clinical Advisor »
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