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Some Lice Treatments May Not Work Why They May Be Ineffective and/or Possibly Dangerous Over the Counter Treatments: Over the counter treatments contain permethrin/pyrethin, which is derived from chrysanthemums. Children and adults exposed to these products can have symptoms of redness, swelling, excessive itching and respiratory distress. In addition, published research indicates that 80% of…

Lice Treatment: Salon vs. Mobile Unit Your family has lice. You’ve made up your mind to seek professional help (a great decision!). Now, you have to decide: head to the salon, or request a mobile unit to come out to your home? To Go To a Salon, Or Use a Mobile Service Our answer, nine…

The Truth About Home Remedies for Lice Removal Your family has lice. Your first instinct is probably, “how can I get rid of this – right now?”  That instinct is common, and leads many people to try a DIY, at-home method. But let us be the first to tell you the truth about home remedies. Many…

Salon Lice Treatments Are More Cost Effective Your kid has lice. Now you have to decide, do I handle this myself, or do I seek professional help? Below we explain why professional lice treatment is actually easiest on your wallet. Lice can bring even the strongest person to their knees because it can be seemingly impossible…

Signs & Symptoms of Lice Symptoms help to identify lice cases when the bugs are too hard to spot. Learn which symptoms are a sign of lice – and which are not.  What many people don’t realize is that only 60% of people with head lice actually itch. The itching comes from an allergy to…

Can You Get Head Lice From Pets? It’s a common question, with a simple answer. Read on and rest assured that you cannot get lice from your pets! Cats and dogs can get lice – does this situation mean that your pet can infect your child? Well, you need not fret as while can occasionally get lice;…

Lice Cost Analysis Lice can be a parent’s worst nightmare, especially during the school year. Lice can be itchy and annoying and spread so quickly. But what you might not expect is this: lice is expensive. Getting treated properly requires some investment. Factor in the added cost of a second child with lice, or trying unsuccessful…