Are head lice treatments dangerous?
As we learn more and more about the effects of the products we use on our family every day, we start to question what chemicals we are using on our children. You should be aware of the dangers of using some head lice treatments on your family. We have provided information below on the contents of Insecticidal head lice treatments for you to make an informed decision on whether or not to use these products. Insecticidal Head Lice Treatments Permethrin – is a common synthetic chemical which is used as an insecticide on wheat and cotton crops. It is also used to kill parasites on chickens and other poultry. It is not known to harm most mammals and birds and is poorly absorbed by the skin. It is however, highly toxic to fish, insects and cats. It has also recently been linked to the poisoning of dogs when used for tick prevention. Permethrin functions as a neurotoxin, affecting the neuron membranes causing paralysis in its victims. The US Environmental Protection Agency has classified Perm
