When you or a member of your family experiences a head lice infestation, you may be tempted to reach for an over-the-counter or prescription product to treat head lice. The problem with these traditional products is that they contain powerful pesticides, such as the neurotoxin Lindane. Use of these products can lead to serious health issues for you and your family.

Treatment for hair lice does not have to involve poisons. The National Pediculosis Association, an organization dedicated to study of head lice, advocates the use of alternative treatments for lice that do not involve pesticides. In fact, the NPA affirms that harsh chemical treatments are never necessary, instead advocating natural treatments and manual removal of lice and nits.

One reason that there is little awareness about the dangers of the chemicals found in over-the-counter and prescription lice treatments is that the Food and Drug Administration does not observe uniform guidelines for labeling “black box” products, or those that contain harmful substances. Depending on the type of product, where it is applied, and how much is used, the product may be labeled differently. This irregular labeling can lead to a false sense of security when purchasing a product that actually has quite high concentrations of dangerous chemicals.

Treating head lice involves a multi-phased approach, including killing the adults and the eggs, or nits, and treating the living environment. If all phases are not addressed, the treatment may not be successful, and the lice may return. It is very common for children to be re-infested by siblings or classmates when treatment is incompletely handled. Children should always be encouraged not to share headgear or hair accessories, but even simple, close contact can bring about an infestation.

Head Lice Treatment

An all-natural treatment for head lice should include a treatment to kill the adult lice. Head Lice Doctors uses a proprietary formula made from natural extracts which works on the nervous system of the adult head louse. This formula makes the lice easy to kill and remove.

Next, a preventative oil for the treatment of head lice makes the nits easy to remove and keeps them from maturing and re-infesting the host. This preventative oil can be applied for up to a week after the initial treatment, ensuring that all lice and nits are removed.

There are many treatments for head lice, and each has advantages and disadvantages. However, from a health and safety standpoint, an all-natural treatment may give better results and have lower risks than any other type of treatment.