The current recommendation in the case of suspected resistance and treatment failure is to use an agent from a different class for the next course. Treatment of head lice ( Pediculosis capitis) is recommended for persons with active infection i.e. the detection of a living louse Skin irritation is the main potential side effect. If the product causes a rash or excessive irritation wash it off straight away with normal shampoo and get advice from your pharmacist regarding other products to treat the head lice.

Head lice are most common in children aged four to 11, are more common in girls than boys, and infestations are often seen at the start of the school year.Tip: To ensure a thorough job, divide the hair into four quarters and comb each separately. Take a small section of hair from the quarter and place the teeth of the comb as close as you can to the scalp and comb downwards away from the head to the tips of the hair. After each stroke, rinse out the comb to remove any hair and lice and wipe it with a tissue. Once an area of hair is free of lice and eggs, push it to one side and continue until the quarter is completely clear. Once you have finished the treatment, wash out the solution using an ordinary non-conditioning shampoo. Conditioner is not necessary. Manufacturer's directions for use need to be followed closely to ensure a safe and effective outcome.

Used according to the instructions, Full Marks Solution and removal comb will kill head lice and eliminate eggs. Unlike traditional head lice treatments which poison the lice, Full Marks Solution has a physical action on the lice causing them to dehydrate (lose water) and die. They can then be removed along with any eggs using the Full Marks Removal Comb supplied.Wash the hair with a non-conditioning shampoo afterwards. It may be necessary to wash the hair a couple of times to get all the product out. Shake the bottle then apply the solution to the dry hair and massage in, ensuring that the entire scalp and all the hair are coated with the solution. This treatment is not a water-based shampoo. Keep hair away from any naked flame or heat source, and do not smoke whilst using this product.

Currently, there are five main recommended options for getting rid of head lice, which work in three ways: You can buy a special fine-toothed comb (detection comb) online or from pharmacies to remove head lice and nits. Prices for different head lice treatments alternated between high and low at most of the retailers they were available in. This means most brands could be found on discount at one or more retailers at any one time. However, seasonal sales periods really differ. You can't, but with regular detection combing you can find head lice and get rid of them before their numbers grow In our 2022 survey, two in five parents who used an alternative to traditional branded treatments chose herbal treatments and a nit comb.

It takes up to an hour to do a wet combing session properly. You need the correct toothed detection comb as described earlier. You can buy these over the counter at pharmacies. The Bug Buster® comb and method have been tested in research studies and the kit is available on prescription as well as over the counter. Only one kit is needed for a family, as it is washable and reusable. Full marks should be applied to dry hair, and protect clothing with a towel around the shoulders because the product can stain fabric. The information provided is taken from various reference sources. It is provided as a guideline. No responsibility can be taken by the author or the Breastfeeding Network for the way in which the information is used. Clinical decisions remain the responsibility of medical and breastfeeding practitioners. The data presented here is intended to provide some immediate information but cannot replace input from professionals.