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(HealthNewsDigest.com) – SAN ANTONIO, September 22, 2016 – As students across the United States revel in the excitement of the “back-to-school” season, anxious parents and school nurses are faced with the annual spike in cases of head lice that coincide with the return to class. Head lice are tiny, wingless insects that live on the human scalp and spread between people by head-to-head contact or the sharing of hats, combs, brushes, or towels. August and September are traditionally months with the highest lice infestation rates. According to HeadLice.org, September is now “Head Lice Prevention Month.”
Adding to the concern is a newer variety of lice, often referred to as “super lice,” which have developed a resistance to traditional pesticide-based lice treatment options. The good news is that these “super lice” can be eliminated utilizing the Lycelle® Head Lice Removal Kit.
The Lycelle kit, sold by Mission Pharmacal Company, contains one 3.38 fl. oz. bottle of a non-pesticidal pre-combing gel and a metal fine-toothed comb that is used to remove the lice and their eggs (nits). The product has been proven to be effective for the elimination of lice, super lice and their eggs. Lycelle may be used for children as young as two years of age and is typically effective with just one 10-minute use. According to a recent survey, 97 percent of parents were satisfied with how well their problem was treated and 93 percent of those surveyed acknowledged that they would choose Lycelle again and recommend it to others.[1]
“Lice outbreaks at school are going to happen and parents should have access to a pesticide-free lice treatment that will work,” notes Phill Dritsas, SVP, General Manager Consumer and Specialty Markets Division. “Lycelle contains no harmful chemicals and is effective at eliminating all lice and nits – including the new super lice. It is now available over-the-counter without a prescription. Pharmacists, school nurses, and pediatricians can feel confident in recommending Lycelle to treat children.”
Unfortunately, school attendance is sometimes affected when students are faced with lice infestations. Traditionally, parents were advised to keep their child home until their lice and nits were eliminated. This often required more than one application resulting in children missing school for several days until the lice problem was resolved. In most instances, Lycelle’s single application eliminates lice, super lice, and their eggs, so children can return to school the next day.
Lycelle is available without a prescription at Walgreens and select independent pharmacies. There are patient savings coupons for the product that can be downloaded from the website at lycelle.com. For more information about Lycelle or to order the product, please visit the website, or call 1.800.531.3333.
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