Lice B Gone
is a safe, non-toxic, multi-enzyme shampoo made from natural vegetable
extracts. It is totally effective in removing head lice and is
equally effective on nits, loosening the glue that bonds them
to the hair shaft for easy removal with a nit comb.
Lice B Gone solves the worst of head lice and nit problems without
the dangers normally associated with toxic, pesticide containing
products. Use it with confidence because; it's a safe and effective
alternative!
WHAT
ARE HEAD LICE & NITS?
Head lice are six legged parasitic insects that infect the head.
They spread by laying eggs and crawling (they cannot hop, jump
or fly). Head lice are clear in color when hatched and develop
a reddish brown color after feeding. These sesame seed size creatures
live by biting the scalp and sucking blood. Pets do not get head
lice.
Head lice live for approximately 30 days on a host (person). Off
the host, they can only survive about 24 hours. The female louse
may lay up to 100 nits (eggs). They are small, yellow-white oval
shaped eggs that are "glued" at an angle to the side
of a hair shaft. They take 7-10 days for the nits to hatch and
another 7-10 days for a female to mature and begin laying her
own eggs.
WHO
CAN GET HEAD LICE?
Anyone can get head lice. Head lice are found on all types of
people and having them is not a reflection on cleanliness. They
are easily spread by people sharing combs, putting heads together,
wrestling, putting an infested piece of clothing on, or the "common
hook" situation where hats, coats and clothes are hung on
the same hook or locker. Head lice are present any time of year,
with September being the worst month.
WHY
IS IT IMPORTANT TO GET RID OF THEM?
Pediculosis, or head lice infection, is the most common type childhood
parasitic infection. Head lice are hard to get rid of and others
can easily catch them. They are itchy and the child is constantly
scratching them, leading to secondary infections.
Head lice are a big problem for children, parents, schools, teachers,
nurses, health departments, pediatricians and employers. They
cause a large percentage of school absenteeism as well as many
missed workdays.
HEAD
LICE OUTBREAKS ARE INCREASING
Twelve million cases were reported last year, although this is
a fraction of the actual number of cases since most go unreported.
WHY
THE INCREASE?
Head lice appear to be developing a resistance to the chemicals
currently being used. Published studies from the Czech Republic
and Israel and preliminary studies at Harvard University indicates
that there is a new strain of "superlice" that can survive
pyrethrin and permethrin, the active ingredients in the leading
lice killing products.
EXISTING
PRODUCTS ARE DANGEROUS!
Why would parents knowingly pour something that kills onto the
head of someone they love? It's because most parents perceive
lice treatments as safe shampoos rather than deadly pesticides.
Pesticides are chemicals that kill living things and your child's
skin has the ability to absorb what you apply topically.
Two factors that increase the potential danger of these toxic
pesticides even more are longer and additional applications. Following
the "more is better" philosophy, some parents leave
the pesticide on the scalp longer than directed (overnight), and
this allows even more of the pesticides to be absorbed into the
child.
In addition, the leading products recommend a second treatment
1-2 weeks later so nits that have hatched are killed. This points
out their failure to get rid of the nits with the first application,
and sadly, subjects the child to a second application of the toxins.
The National Pediculosus Association (NPA) is an organization
who's mission is to protect children from the misuse of potentially
harmful lice and scabies pesticidal treatments. Its National Register
contains numerous cases where people who have used chemical treatments
to get rid of head lice and scabies have reported: seizures, behavioral
changes, neuromuscular complaints, attention deficit disorders,
cancer, skin disease and even death.
LINDANE
- Prescription
products for head lice that contain lindane are among the most
dangerous.
PYRETHRIN
/ PERMETHRIN
- Products containing pyrethrin and permethrin can also be problematic,
particularly for the following types of people: pregnant, nursing,
asthmatics, epileptics, people with allergies, open wounds and
preexisting conditions.
Easy to Use
Non-toxic
Economical
Biodegradable
No harmful pesticides
Belleville, Illinois