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LiceMD (tm) and similar products for head lice

A new nit-combing aid   Just in time for the start of school we have a new head lice treatment . LiceMD (tm) is a liquid gel of a silicone lubricant called dimethicone . Like similar products, LiceMD (tm) detangles and lubricates hair making nit combing with fine-tooth lice combs easier and more effective. Nit (louse egg) removal is the single most important part of any lice control procedure. LiceMD contains no pesticides and is odor free and hypoallergenic. The manufacturer claims that LiceMD eliminates hea d lice in 10 minutes but I think this claim is a bit of an exaggeration because it is the comb-out that actually removes nits and even the manufacturer's website states that the comb-out will take " 1-2 hours ". Nonetheless, if LiceMD or another product will make nit-combing easier and more effective it is probably worth a try. Head lice and school kids - background information   As kids return to the classroom this fall head lice will once again be an issue in