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DS 9 riddled with headlice, have tried everything under the sun. Please help!

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Hanarb · 14/05/2024 22:39

DS 9 has been riddled with lice for 3 weeks now. I have tried treatment and spent nearly £100 on various remedies. He has very long, thick surfy hair and it is a nightmare to treat. His teacher has notified me which is mortifying. His childminder said she would get the clippers and shave his hair off (I’m not sure if she was joking). I don’t own any hair cutting equipment but this is seriously taking up so much of my time and causing a lot of stress. What should I do?

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Hanarb · 28/05/2024 17:50

Itsdefinitelytimeforanamechange · 16/05/2024 13:50

OP, what did you decide to do in the end? Did you cut his hair? We’re in all suspense here!!

Sorry, I didn’t expect to get so many replies! I ended up attempting to treat for 2 more days to no avail. So I had to borrow the clippers and buzz all his long hair off! He is now clear :)

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disaggregate · 28/05/2024 18:14

Hanarb · 28/05/2024 17:50

Sorry, I didn’t expect to get so many replies! I ended up attempting to treat for 2 more days to no avail. So I had to borrow the clippers and buzz all his long hair off! He is now clear :)

Good - fresh start! How does he like his new haircut?

Violinist64 · 28/05/2024 18:58

Well done. It really was the only solution in the end and everyone else will be very relieved and pleased.

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Hanarb · 28/05/2024 17:50

Sorry, I didn’t expect to get so many replies! I ended up attempting to treat for 2 more days to no avail. So I had to borrow the clippers and buzz all his long hair off! He is now clear :)

Oh, thank God. I can stop itching now 😀

Hanarb · 28/05/2024 20:53

disaggregate · 28/05/2024 18:14

Good - fresh start! How does he like his new haircut?

I think he prefers it long, but it will grow :)

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Hanarb · 28/05/2024 20:54

Violinist64 · 28/05/2024 18:58

Well done. It really was the only solution in the end and everyone else will be very relieved and pleased.

Exactly, at least they’re cleared. I’m shocked at how much hair there was on his head!

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