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How to Get Rid of Head Lice in Orlando

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Every day we have frantic parents asking us how to get rid of head lice in Orlando. They’ve been bombarded with misinformation and ineffective lice treatment tips. So, what’s a parent to do? There’s one clear answer for treating head lice in Orlando— Fresh Heads.

The Dangers of OTC Lice Treatment Products

Want to know how to get rid of head lice in Orlando? It’s traditionally been attempted with the use of harsh chemicals and OTC lice shampoos. But these products are never the answer to treating head lice. Their toxic ingredients cause serious health problems in both children and adults. Many, such as lindane, have been shown to cause cancer. Some of the other alarming side effects of OTC lice treatments include:

  • Allergic reactions
  • Wheezing/coughing
  • Damage to the nervous, reproductive and hormonal systems
  • Hives
  • Runny/stuffy nose
  • Scalp irritation or burning
  • Skin redness and burning
  • Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing
  • Excitability and convulsions

What is Super Lice and Why Won’t Chemicals Kill It?

Certain strains of head lice have become drug-resistant. These have become known as “super lice” and they are seriously stubborn. These super lice that were once treatable by OTC remedies can now survive most chemical products on the market. That’s why getting rid of head lice in Orlando is best left to the experts at Fresh Heads.

AirAllé— The Best Way to Get Rid of Head Lice in Orlando.

AirAllé is the most effective, non-toxic answer to head lice removal. This FDA-cleared, science-based treatment kills lice and eggs in their tracks. It combines a precisely formulated combination of heat, air flow, time and technique to kill head lice and its eggs through dehydration.

Our Signature Treatment

The Signature AirAllé treatment at Fresh Heads begins with a 30-minute warm air session. One of our expert technicians goes gently over the entire head using the hand-held device as it blows dry, heated air. This process kills the head lice and its eggs. The technician then performs a thorough comb-out to ensure that the dehydrated eggs that are left behind are removed. A special conditioning rinse is the final step of this pleasant and effective lice treatment.

AirAllé is gentle on your family and it’s the most powerful tool against head lice. Check out this comparison chart and see for yourself. Fresh Heads’ signature AirAllé treatment is more than twice as effective at killing head lice than traditional OTC products!

Contact Fresh Heads Lice Treatment Center for Help

Figuring out how to get rid of head lice in Orlando isn’t as stressful as it once was. Leave it to the experts at Fresh Heads Lice Treatment Center! We provide seriously effective head lice treatment without all the hassle. You can sleep at night knowing that your child wasn’t exposed to hazardous chemicals. Call today to learn more about our treatments or to schedule an appointment!

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The Dangers of Over the Counter Lice Treatments

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When your child comes home with lice, your first instinct might be to run to the nearest drug store for a remedy. It’s understandable. You’re a bit panicked and that sounds like the fastest solution. We’d like to stop you in your tracks, though. Not only are over the counter (OTC) pesticide products ineffective, they’re also hazardous to your child’s health. Choosing a chemical-free head lice treatment is the wisest choice for your family. Here’s why.

OTC Lice Treatments Are Less Effective

Pesticide-type products have dominated the US lice treatment market for decades. Permethrin is a synthetically made pyrethroid that was once quite effective at killing lice. But scientific research has found that head lice have adapted over the years and developed a resistance to such chemicals. The efficacy rating of permethrin is now an underwhelming 20-30% in recent clinical studies, as chemical-resistant super lice spread across the country.

Chemical OTC Treatments Proven to Be Hazardous to Your Health

If the low rate of effectiveness isn’t enough to give you pause, the health hazards surely will be. Permethrin and lindane are the chemicals found most commonly in lice treatments, and both of them are proven to be toxic.

Permethrin is a neurotoxin that is found in many insecticides, including Raid. It is potentially carcinogenic and can cause the following alarming side effects:

  • Wheezing or coughing
  • Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Skin irritation burning
  • Scalp irritation or burning
  • May affect the reproductive system
  • Nervous system symptoms such as excitability and convulsions
  • Allergic reaction

Lindane is a dangerous chemical that attacks the nervous system and is known to cause cancer. What makes it even more troubling is that it is easily absorbed through the scalp when used to treat lice. In 2015, the World Health Organization reclassified lindane from being a “possible carcinogenic” to “known to cause human cancer.” This is the WHO’s highest category of concern. Lindane can cause serious side effects such as:

  • Stinging, burning and itching of the skin
  • Rashes
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Vomiting
  • Seizures
  • Uncontrollable bodily shaking
  • Allergic reaction

Chemical-Free Head Lice Treatment

It’s clear to see that over the counter pesticides are simply too dangerous to use on your family. And when there are nontoxic treatment options available that are also more effective, it’s a no-brainer. Lice combing and herbal remedies are safe options, but the most effective weapon against lice is actually using heated air.

The professional AirAllé lice device was specifically designed to dehydrate lice and their eggs with warm air. It is FDA-cleared and has been proven to be safe and effective at killing lice and their eggs—with a 99.2% rate of efficacy.

Fresh Heads Lice Treatment Centers are proud to provide solely chemical-free head lice treatments to our clients. The AirAllé treatment is our signature treatment at all of our locations. It’s fast, easy and so effective that it’s backed by our 45-day retreatment policy. If your child comes home with lice, make Fresh Heads your treatment of choice.

Sources:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/11810582/Super-head-lice-warning-as-scientists-discover-almost-all-species-are-resistant-to-treatments.html
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/head-lice-most-used-treatments-no-longer-very-effective-scientists-say-1.2776917
http://www.anapsid.org/pyrethroids.html
http://www.rxlist.com/lindane-lotion-side-effects-drug-center.htm

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Do Pesticides Kill Head Lice?

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Sorry!  Head Lice have become incredibly resistant to over-the-counter pesticides and prescription pesticides.  In November 2013, Fresh Heads Lice Removal participated in a nationwide study led by scientists at the University of Massachusetts.  The study wanted to gauge just how resistant head lice are to these pesticides.  The results were astounding and clear:  Every single bug that Fresh Heads Lice Removal sent for the study (and we sent hundreds!) was completely resistant to over-the-counter pesticides.  Even prescription pesticides are largely ineffective, particularly on the nits.  Further, these treatments are toxic and can be very expensive.

Pediatricians Warn About Lindane Pesticide

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Here’s one more reason to consider the AirAllé™ lice treatment system, which is completely pesticide free:

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the pharmaceutical Lindane presents a health hazard to children. Lindane is grouped in same vein as DDT, the infamous insecticide of several generations ago.

The AAP based their pronouncement on the Lindane’s side effects. When used as a scabicide or lice-ridant this chemical has, on occasion, resulted in convulsions, confusion and in rare instances, death.

Read more here, and if you are living in the Jacksonville area, and discover you have a problem with lice in your household, consider Fresh Heads’ safe, pesticide-free lice treatment solutions!