According to Associate Professor Rick Speare of Australia's James Cook University, there are four main causes why headlice treatments fail.
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Headlice insecticide products work by over stimulating the louse's nervous system, causing paralysis and death. Headlice Teatments - what to do when you have headlice in the familyIf headlice have infested your family here's what you should try: Headlice Treatment - use a conditioner and headlice or nit combThe easiest way to find lice is to put lots of conditioner - at least three times as much as usual - on dry hair. Conditioner stuns the insects for about 20 minutes and makes them easier to comb out. Nit combs come in plastic or metal and range in price from $4 to over $20. Some have much finer teeth than others. You may need to experiment to find a headlice treatment that works well in your children's hair. Headlice, nits, cooties - call them what you will - parents tear their hair out trying to treat them. So, how do you deal with headlice, and why do some treatments fail? Mention headlice to any primary school parent and they're likely to regale you with stories of tedious hairwashing sessions and products that don't work. |
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