Head lice can be difficult to get rid of, and some people prefer to use a product which contains an insecticide (also referred to as a pesticide).
There are three types of insecticides available from your pharmacy:
- permethrin (e.g. Lyclear Creme Rinse)
- malathion
- phenothrin
Another type of insecticide is only available on prescription from your GP:
- carbaryl
Lyclear Creme Rinse is part of the Lyclear range of expert solutions, and contains permethrin 1%, an active ingredient clinically proven to clear head lice and their eggs. In some cases, a doctor or pharmacist may recommend a second application, but unlike some overnight products, each one only takes 10 minutes. So it's quick, and it's suitable for asthmatics to use too. However, as Lyclear Creme Rinse is a medicine, you should always read the label and talk to your doctor or pharmacist to make sure that it's the right treatment for your family.
- Make sure there definitely is a head lice infestation
- Wash hair with a mild non-conditioning shampoo, rinse and towel dry
- Shake the Lyclear Creme Rinse bottle thoroughly
- Apply the contents of the bottle to the hair and scalp, especially behind the ears and the nape of the neck
- Leave the lotion on for 10 minutes
- Rinse the lotion out of the hair
- Before drying the hair, divide it into small sections
- Use the comb provided to comb each section from of the hair from root to tip to remove the head lice and their eggs
- After each combing, wipe the debris from the comb with a tissue
- If you detect live head lice during the 7 days after the 1st application, a 2nd treatment should be given on day 7
| Why choose Lyclear Creme Rinse? | |
|---|---|
| Clinically proven |  |
| Easy to use | |
| Works quickly, in 10 minutes | |
| No need to leave on overnight | |
| Suitable for asthmatics | |
| Developed by experts | |