ARE LICE TREATMENTS NICE?

At Lice Lifters, a large complaint from our customers is that the products they bought at the drugstore did not work and they still have lice.  Our concern is that they are repeatedly pouring these harmful chemicals on their children’s heads. 

Pyrethrin is the principle ingredient in a variety of OTC shampoos specifically claiming to eliminate head lice, including RID, A-200, Pronto and Triple-X,   while NIX lists permethrin as its active ingredient. The Center for Disease Control lists permethrin as its treatment of choice, although stating treatment failure is common.  The labels on all these products state that permethrin and pyrethrin are considered "Safe" by the FDA. If you read the directions they tell you not to shower or bath using these products.

However, the New York Attorney General's office takes exception to this designation, reporting a fatal asthma attack in a child after use of a pyrethrin based animal shampoo. In a letter entitled, "Troublesome inconsistencies in the federal regulation of pyrethrin-based shampoos," the Attorney General points out that under current federal regulatory practices, the EPA forbids the use of various pyrethrin-containing products to control insect infestations on animals, as well carpets and furniture. The EPA also prohibits permethrin (and pyrethrin) to be used in occupied aircraft and also lists permethrin as “a possible human carcinogen.” Instructions on the bottle warn not to re-apply for a minimum of 7 days, otherwise the shampoo “can cause serious side effects.” EPA regulations specifically prohibit any claim of safety on the product label.

Isn’t it crazy that these products are illegal to use on animals, carpets and furniture, but can be used on adults and babies?

Lice Lifters Treatment Centers are the solution to this problem.  You come in and we treat you with  FDA cleared AirAllé™Device, a hot air treatment.  Find a Lice Lifters Treatment Center near you. http://www.licelifters.com/locations.html The Nit Nanny Products are always available http://www.thenitnanny.com/productsandprevention.html