Will a New Head Lice Treatment Work any Better?

It seems that despite the general belief that head lice are on the decline

, pharmaceutical companies keep creating more and more products to treat possible infestations. A brand new head lice treatment may come with all the right approvals and recommendations; but will it really work any better than homemade alternatives?

Before using any new over the counter solutions, it's important to spend a little time finding out about these products. Far too often we live in ignorant bliss as a consumer, but when chemicals and children are involved, it's obviously important to take the time to be informed.

Chemical Based Treatments

Pesticides/Insecticides There are a range of over the counter medications and products that include pesticides and insecticides. These types of chemical substances attempt to poison the insects living in the hair. Although these may have proven successful in the past, it seems the parasites are developing a tolerance or defense against this type of chemical solution, growing impervious to the poison used; they seem to have found a way evolve immunity to the products like bacteria has against antibiotics. Add to this the fact that these particular products have a history of causing complications and allergic reactions with children.

Silicon A new treatment range introduces silicon, instead of insecticides, to the beasties. Rather than trying to poison the parasites, these try to smother them. The hope is that the insects will be unable to develop an adequate defense against this solution.

The problem with both of these chemical based solutions is that they only combat the insects on the host. They are useless against the nits (insect eggs), and neither solution will help to remove any surviving insects lingering in the home.

The thing to remember with any of the available treatments is just because they're new doesn't mean they're any more likely to work than any other treatments. In fact, more and more parents are now using the internet to look at home remedies. Home remedies may seem more like potions and lotions; but you would be surprised at the number of parents that would choose products from their kitchen cupboard over products from their local pharmacy.

Despite not being a particularly fresh treatment for parasites or infestations, a nit comb remains, without a doubt, one of the most important tools in your fight against the wingless parasites. If you do decide to go down the chemical treatment route, then disregard the plastic complimentary combs that come with these treatments. The plastic combs are not very durable. For a little extra money, you can have a proper metallic nit comb (with metal teeth). These offer far better value for money.

If you think you may opt for the silicon treatments, then have a look online for the homemade alternative known as the smothering method/technique. This will teach you how to use everyday items to achieve the same or a similar effect as the silicon.

Will a New Head Lice Treatment Work any Better?

By: Nancy Williams

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