Top 5 Lice Myths 2019. If you are like most parents you will find yourself running to CVS at midnight to buy lice shampoo. But in fact lice shampoo no longer works to kill head lice. Myth #1 Lice Shampoo Kills Lice Fact #1 Head Lice have developed resistance to the pesticides in lice shampoo. […]
5 Common Head Lice Myths Busted. Head Lice is a misunderstood, but successful, human parasite. In 2019 head lice are thriving in the United States. Because misinformation about head lice is rampant. And the lack of accurate lice information is a further hindrance to parents trying to safely treat head lice. 5 Common Head Lice […]
Top 3 Lice Treatment Myths Busted Boston 2018. Here are the top 3 ways that parents are tripped up when treating lice. • Lice Treatment Myth #1 Lice Shampoo kills all the lice and eggs. • Lice Treatment Myth #2 You don’t need to wet comb when treating lice. • Lice Treatment Myth #3 You […]
Head Lice Neem Oil. Lice Myth #1: All you need is Neem Oil. Well, not exactly. First of all lice breathe through little tiny tubes that allow the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Secondly these little tubes, or tubules, are in the exterior shell of the head louse and they are called spiracles. Lastly Lice […]
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