We let the louse out of the bag!
Here are studies, articles and helpful charts to support the information on this site.
Environment Study
This study shows that lice are rarely found in the environment. The head, not the environment, should be focal point when treating head lice.
Comb Comparison Study
The three leading combs found on the market today are compared in this study. You'll notice that the Terminator Comb and the Licemeister comb have the best results when combing lice and their eggs. These combs will save time over others.
Resistance Study
Head lice are shown to be 90% - 100% resistant to over-the-counter and some prescription products containing pesticides.
Tea Tree & Lavender Harmful
These two studies show that tea tree oil and lavender possibly cause prepubertal gynecomastia (premature breast growth in boys). In addition, the combination appears to be hormone disrupters.
Cetaphil Scam
These two articles talk about how Cetaphil, first dubbed Nuvo, was originally designed as a get rich quick scheme.
Viable Eggs Farther than 1/4" off Scalp
This article shows how viable nits can be found further down the hair shafts making removal of all nits important to stop the life cycle from repeating.
Repellent Study
This study shows mint has a positive effect on repelling head lice.
Treatment comparison chart
This shows the different popular treatments used in treating head lice and their risks.
Importance of Prevention
This shows how head lice grip hair strands and spread from person to person and why hair should be put up for prevention.