As a pharmacist you are a concerned parent’s first port of call for information, advice and
treatment. But did you know that recent clinical trials have shown many traditional treatments
have now become ineffective in dealing with head lice?
Further information can be found on the following web sites:
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
www.netdoctor.co.uk
www.hedrin.co.uk
www.insectresearch.com
www.ukpha.org.uk
www.dfes.org.uk
www.dtb.bmj.com
www.bmj.com
www2.nphs.wales.nhs.uk
Please feel free to order copies of the Once A Week Take A Peek Parents Guide and/or Poster from this page to help educate your customers.
Research by scientists has found that 4 out of 5 lice have developed resistance to chemicals in some pesticide treatments.
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A reliable method for diagnosing head lice infection, the Hedrin
Head Lice Detection Comb is 3.84 times more effective than a visual inspection
alone.