Typical OTC lice treatments from the drugstore contain pesticides like Malathion, Lindane and Permethrin. They have been linked to seizures and other health problems. A 2007 study said there is “some association” between pesticide exposure and childhood cancer, while other reports have shown children are more susceptible to problems with malathion than adults.
Permethrin, another pesticide often combined with other chemicals and contained in both over-the-counter and prescription shampoos and lotions, has similar neurotoxic properties that have some experts questioning whether it should be applied to a child’s head. Malathion, a neurotoxic chemical, can cause weakness and tingling in arms and legs, as well as seizures. Permethrin, especially when combined with other problematic chemicals, can cause seizures and, down the road, behavioral problems. In a 2009 memo, the EPA classified permethrin as “likely to be carcinogenic to humans” in some conditions.
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