Treatments

If you're sure that you or a member of your family has a head lice infestation, there are different ways of treating it. There is a wide range of Lyclear products available to choose from, either with or without insecticides. Lyclear have over 18 years of expertise, and have developed products to meet the needs of all families. Our treatments are easy to identify - just look for the blue Lyclear packs.

Insecticides (also known as pesticides) use chemicals to kill head lice. Lyclear Creme Rinse contains an active ingredient called permethrin, which kills head lice and can even penetrate and kill their eggs. Insecticides are available from your pharmacist. You may have heard that it's possible for head lice to build up a resistance to insecticides in certain areas; however they are usually an effective treatment.

Non-insecticides don't use chemicals, but instead kill the head lice by blocking their breathing holes (spiracles) and suffocating them. Lyclear SprayAway is part of the Lyclear family of expert solutions, and contains essential oils and ylang ylang to clear head lice and soothe sore scalps caused by scratching. Non-insecticides are available from pharmacies and supermarkets, and don't cause resistance because they don't contain chemicals.