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Head Lice Comb

The Head Lice Comb and why it is Vital

head lice combBefore we go on it is important that we understand the reason why the head lice is so hard to remove using a conventional comb: a head louse will lay her eggs very close to the base of the hair, almost on the scalp, and lives on the scalp herself, hence a conventional comb will not reach the tiny creatures, and its teeth are likely to be too widely separated to do so, too.

A head lice comb is designed to be smaller yet deeper, and also to have very fine teeth and tiny gaps between them, thus enabling the user to remove both lice and nits – the troublesome and difficult to eradicate eggs of the lice – from the hair with greater success.

Affordable Head Lice Comb

A cheap and simple item, generally made from plastic and metal and available from many shops on the high street plus internet suppliers, using the comb regularly is a must if one is to b certain of eliminating lice. In fact, there is a routine to be followed that is based around the life cycle of the head louse. A female adult louse will live for thirty days, and lay each day a handful of eggs. The first step, then, is to use the nit comb to remove all living creatures – statistics have shown there are likely to be less the twenty adults on the head at one time – and as many eggs as possible. As we know the eggs hatch in a week, and newborns do not begin breeding for another week, we know that if we comb regularly all new lice that are removed will not be layers, and one week later the head should be completely clear.

Conventional Head Lice Comb

As in many walks of life, however, technology has seen an advance on the conventional head lice comb, and it is now possible to buy electronic versions that, using a standard battery and a very small charge, electrocute the lice as they find them. This method is favoured by many as it has proved efficient and simple to use in a number of trials, yet many people still prefer to refer to the older and less technologically advanced nit comb.

Whatever route is chosen it is vital to remember that a nit comb should be used in conjunction with other methods, including washing the hair with special shampoos, as this is the best way to make sure that homemade remedies for head lice are successful.

Liceadex One-Step Lice & Nit Removal Gel 4 oz.

head liceGreat for an Individual Case of Lice! 2 Products in 1 – Kills the Lice & Helps to Remove The Nits!!

  • 4 oz. / 118 ml Bottle (nit comb and shower cap not included)

Liceadex One Step Lice & Nit Removal Gel is a special, one of a kind, natural formula that provides a safe effective way to kill lice and their eggs, without traditional and potentially harmful pesticide ingredients like permethrin or pyrethrum found in many over the counter solutions or expensive, multiple-step, essential oil-based solutions. Our formulation, using specialized surfactants and minerals such as bromides, is the fastest-acting and most effective head lice products you will find today without using pesticides.

  • Kills all lice and eggs naturally in minutes
  • Contains no pesticides
  • Allows for easy pain-free, tangle-free nit and debris removal
  • Rinses completely clean without oily residue
  • Can be used multiple times safely
  • Can be used safely after “other” treatments have been done

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Permethrin head lice

About Permethrin head lice treatments

Head LiceThere is much debate in the medical profession as to the best method to deal with the head lice problem; many people adhere to the belief that the best way is to use insecticide based lotions and shampoos – and there are many on the market – while others insist upon the more friendly and less chemically enhanced methods that are naturally based. The jury is still very much out, but is worth us looking at one of the insecticide treatments as a guide, and for this purpose we have chosen the Permethrin head lice treatment.

First and foremost, it is worthwhile remembering that permethrin, like all insecticides, is a poison, and that while it is only present in very small amounts in the products you can buy over the counter many people are concerned about applying such substances to the heads of their children; although this is understandable, the manufacturers and suppliers insist that the substance is safe if used carefully, and that it is successful in treating the head louse problem.

Head Lice Treatments

However, there is some opposition to that in the form of research in Great Britain, which concluded that permethrin is of ‘limited use’ in controlling head lice, but alternative views, as usual, abound.
Nevertheless, for many permethrin remains the number one treatment for head lice, and when itchy head lice strike you need to know you have the arms to turn to. It is available in two forms with brand names Nix and Elemite; the first is a 1% solution, the second a stronger five percent version, and while the former is an over the counter product the latter is obtainable only by prescription.

It works by being applied as a cream which is then rinsed off, and unlike many such applications it leaves behind a substance that is specifically aimed at killing nymphs, these being the emerging young lice that hatch from nits after a week. This is important as the nits are notably hard to remove, and even if a combing regime has rid the hair or live lice, there will be nits waiting to hatch over the next few days.

Argument persists as to whether the insecticide treatments are more, or less, effective that equivalent natural ones; some say that a shampoo equipped with tea tree oil is equally, of not more, effective while being natural, but the fact remains that many have to try different solutions to the head lice problem before finding a solution, and permethrin may be that solution.

Best Head Lice Treatment

head liceLiceadex One Step Lice & Nit Head Lice Remedy is a special, one of a kind, natural Lice Removal System formula originally perfected for Professional use in Salons.

Finally… Liceadex Head Lice Remedy is now available to the end user, YOU!  Our proprietary Head Lice Remedy formula provides a safe effective way to kill lice and their eggs, without traditional and potentially harmful pesticide ingredients like permethrin or pyrethrum.

We not only offer you a Head Lice remedy for your hair, we also offer you a Head Lice Remedy to kill the lice in your home with our non toxic, safe Liceadex-EX lice killer for the home.  Never worry about getting reinfested beause lice is on your pillows, hats, coats, bedding.  Kill lice on contact!

  • Kills all lice and eggs naturally in minutes
  • Contains no pesticides
  • Allows for easy pain-free, tangle-free nit and debris removal
  • Rinses completely clean without oily residue
  • Can be used multiple times safely
  • Can be used safely after “other” treatments have been done

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Ovide head Lice Treatment

head liceTreatment for Head Lice

Ovide head Lice Treatment

Where head lice are concerned there are several different methods of treating them (head lice), among these being the very odd methods of smothering the head lice with substances that are found in the average kitchen through washing the hair regularly in a natural herbal shampoo, right down the basic and essential practice of combing the hair with a special head lice comb, something that should be carried out in conjunction with any other chosen method for head lice treatment.
However, despite the availability of prescription insecticide shampoos, designed to kill the creatures and reportedly very effective, many people are wary of using these items, and choose not to do so. They fear the consequences of smothering their child’s head in what is effectively a poison, and of the apparent possible side effects these substances can have.

What is Ovide head Lice Treatment?

Ovide head lice treatment is one of these popular prescription only lotions, so let’s have a closer look at what it is, what it does, and whether or not there is anything to be concerned about.
The first thing to understand is the Ovide is a trade mark, a brand name for a particular head lice treatment, and it contains an insecticide called Malathion. Malathion is present in only minute quantities in the product – one half of a percent, in fact – yet this is said to be enough to kill the head lice while being harmless to the patient. However, it is not for use on those under six years of age, and does come with some possible side effects.

Side effects are minor, and include an increase in dandruff and irritation to the scalp; furthermore, the substance can be dangerous to the eyes, and as Ovide used for head lice treatment is an alcohol based product it is flammable.
The plus side is that it is thoroughly tested and is safe when used in conjunction with the directions given, and as it is available only on prescription cannot be given for anything other than serious head lice infestations.

Insecticides for head Lice

There are many reports that some insecticides have become useless as the head lice have developed immunity to them, although this is not a reported problem with Malathion based lotions such as Ovide. It remains popular and widely prescribed, and is certified safe.
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The choice as to whether to use an insecticide for head lice or a natural product remains with the individual, with the advantages of scientific testing and known success being for the former, and the knowledge of complete safety for the latter; it’s a choice only you can make.

Liceadex Head Lice Treatment & Nit Removal Gel 

Treatment for One Person with shoulder length hair.  Easy one step head lice treatment system.  No oils or mess.  Finish treatment in 20 minutes!  Great for busy parents.  Rinses out completely and no pesticides.
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