This article has many parts that include the official Nurse Kevin Lice Battle Plan and All About Head Lice. You can read this article and the complete series of articles on Nurse Kevin's website: http://www.licebattleplan.com/
"As far as lice shampoo, usually suggest NIX as the go-to product. But, you’ll likely have just as much killing-power with RID as you do with NIX when you follow this battle plan." - Nurse Kevin, RN - School Nurse
Pediculicide. That's a big word. That's not a fun word. If you have discovered lice, you will want to read this article right now. If you are looking to understand lice and keep it out of your child's head and your home, you'll want to read this article. We'll discuss the main two pediculicides ( lice shampoo ) on the market right now (as well as their generic counterparts): Rid by Bayer and Nix by Prestige Brands.
Keep it Simple:
RID contains pyrethrum.
NIX contains permethrin.
More Explanation:
RID: Piperonyl butoxide (BPO) (4%), Pyrethrum extract (equivalent to 0.33% pyrethrins)
Piperonyl Butoxide or BPO does not kill lice. However, it’s the “gasoline” (figuratively speaking) that helps the Pyrethrum (the lit match) to do its job. I have some concerns about the toxicity of BPO. Simply put: BPO is a synergist and a synergist helps another chemical work better than it would by itself.
Pyrethrum ("pie-wreath-rum") is a natural insecticide made from certain species of the chrysanthemum. A chrysanthemum is a flower.
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