ON LICE:
What are head lice and are they harmful?
Head lice are parasites that live exclusively on humans and feed on human
blood. They can live anywhere on the human head and not just on the scalp.
They are wingless insects 2 -4 mm long with 6 legs and they range in colour
from skin tone to brown. Head lice rarely (if ever) cause direct harm;
they are not known to transmit infectious agents from person-to-person.
They are more likely to cause psychological, emotional and/or social harm
and can cause distraction for children in class.
 How do I know if my child has head lice?
Many head lice infections cause no symptoms, probably less than half cause
itch, so it's important for you to examine your child's hair. The easiest
way to do this is to apply conditioner to wet hair & comb with a fine
tooth lice comb then wipe the conditioner from the comb onto a tissue
& look for lice or eggs; they stand out quite clearly this way. Should
you find lice or eggs, your child should be treated. This is also an ideal
way to check your own hair as you can do it yourself.
I found head lice! What should I do?
Firstly, DON'T PANIC! Most families get head
lice at some stage of their children's school life. It's no big deal!
Pharmacies stock a variety of products recommended for the treatment of
head lice. LiceBlaster is a new development in the treatment of head lice.
In trials held by James Cook University, LiceBlaster proved so effective,
children who had reportedly suffered with head lice for over 12 months
and also said they had used up to 15 different treatments without success,
were lice free after 2 treatments.
What about the bedding, furniture and carpet?
Much confusion surrounds this issue! Research at James Cook University
concluded that carers should not go to great lengths to treat bedding
or the environment, as lice cannot live off the scalp for more than 24hrs.
So drastic is the dehydration of a louse that after 12 hours away from
the scalp it cannot resume feeding. Simply denying lice the food they
require (human blood) is sufficient to kill lice. In recent trials, classrooms
of infested children were vacuumed and the dust analysed; not one louse
was found. It is therefore considered not necessary to worry unduly about
the environment - time is better spent on the head of the infested person.
There is no need to use insecticide on furniture or carpet! Just wash
pillow cases, hats & towels in the normal manner. For busy Mums, simply
run a hot iron over pillow cases in the morning. If you are concerned
about other bedding such as doonas and blankets, you can simply leave
them out to air for 24hrs. Brushes need only to be soaked in hot water.
Lice cannot burrow into pillows or matresses so no treatment is required
for these items.
ON LICE BLASTER:
 Will LiceBlaster harm my child?
No. LiceBlaster is non-toxic and natural. It contains organically grown
herbs and 100% pure essential oils and has been listed by the Therapeutic
Goods Administration of Australia (AUST L66390). In fact, Lice Blaster
will leave hair shiny and lustrous.
How much LiceBlaster should I use?
The amount of LiceBlaster to use depends entirely on hair type and length,
as hair must be completely covered from the roots to the tips. A child
with normal, shoulder length hair would typically require a third of a
bottle. Excess LiceBlaster will keep in the bottle and may be used for
additional applications.
How often do I need to apply LiceBlaster?
Apply LiceBlaster once for an initial treatment and then follow up with
a second treatment exactly 7 days later. A third treatment may be required
if reinfestation has occurred and adult lice are detected on the second
treatment.
Is LiceBlaster more effective when used in conjunction with a nit
comb?
LiceBlaster kills lice on its own. When used in conjunction with a nit
comb, the essential oils in LiceBlaster will also assist in the removal
of eggs.
Will LiceBlaster stain clothes or furniture?
No. LiceBlaster washes out in a normal cold wash. To remove from furniture,
simply sponge off with a damp cloth.
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