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remind me again of the best over the counter dooby for nits thanks

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MincePirate · 03/12/2008 18:11

I always sit dd in bath apply conditioner and pick the eggs out by hand, which i know is effective, but what's the best chemist buy in case i need to do me?

is it hedrin or somehting?

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ScummyMarx · 03/12/2008 18:15

I've found them all useless but think that's because my kids' school is full of infested children whose parents have given up. Have you got a nitty gritty comb? Essential tool, imo. Also- read on here that blow drying kills 90% + of the little gits and have been blow drying the boys' hair relentlessly ever since. There is definitely a decrease.. I hope!

MincePirate · 03/12/2008 18:28

no haven't got the ng comb, bit pricey , altho i do recall a mnetter saying you could get them on prescribtion. I go thru with my nails and pick the nits off. Poor dd she hates it!

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Hulababy · 03/12/2008 18:29

You can get a nitty gritty comb on prescription. I bought mine before finding this out but told a friend. She just caled her doctors, the receptionist had the GP make out a prescription and she just had to pop in to collect it.

MincePirate · 03/12/2008 18:39

hmm worth a shot then isn't it. i might go in there then.

any ideas on the best treatment for me, seeing as i can't 'see' the blighters.

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Tinkjon · 05/12/2008 14:18

Yep, can definitely get NittyGritty on prescription. I did!

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