If you or a member of your household has head lice, please take a few moments to become familiar with the following information and directions before using Nix Cr?me Rinse. See similar questions...

No, vinegar will not dissolve the cement-like substance that the female louse uses to attach her eggs to the hair shaft. A nit comb is the only real reliable method for removing the eggs. Although trimming the hair is not necessary, it does makes it easier to remove all of the nits.. See similar questions...

We cannot recommend for you to use Nix on people without head lice but since lice are transferable you should inspect every member of the house and if lice or nits are found you should treat that individual. Remember to thoroughly clean the house to prevent infestation. If you have further questions about using Nix in this way we would recommend that you go back to see the health care professional who originally advised treatment about this matter. See similar questions...

Nix cannot be used to treat pubic (crab) lice. There are other OTC products on the market are labeled for this indication. See similar questions...

Not all the lice you see can lay eggs. Some may be male lice, others unfertilised females, these don't lay eggs. When combing hair parents sometimes spot large dult lice in the hair and fear they may be in the grip of a head lice outbreak but nothing else happens. They have probably found a male or unfertilised female. If you suddenly find an adult (large) louse on previously clean hair it has almost certainly just climbed onto this head from someone else. Large adults can't just appear. See similar questions...

There is no single treatment that kills 100% of head lice or eggs. Whichever treatment you choose it can take time and persistence to get rid of head lice. Use a method that will not risk the health of your child. See similar questions...

If you have used a pediculicide correctly and still have live lice or new nits, you probably have a persistent case of head lice. According to the Palm Beach County Head Lice Task Force and the Head Lice Treatment and Prevention Project at Florida Atlantic University College of Nursing, persistent head lice is defined as three incidents of live lice found over a 6-week period. See similar questions...

If you see small, bud-like attachments on strands of hair but not the scalp, you're looking at head lice eggs. The attachments can be white, cream or grey in color. The body heat that escapes via the head creates a warm environment which head lice prefer. In warmer, more humid climates however, eggs generally are laid a bit further away from a child's scalp. Eggs that are far away from the scalp usually are dead, old, empty or cold. See similar questions...

Treat upholstered furniture, mattress, pillows, rugs & carpets, drapes and car upholstery. The goal is to lightly mist, not saturate surfaces. Spray with extra care in areas where pets play or sleep. Even when animals are not nearby, their body allergens are present. Remember that mites feed primarily on shedding human cells. So carefully treat all the places you and your family spend the most time. For example, bedrooms and dens are especially vulnerable. See similar questions...

Do not fall for this possibly dangerous rubbish. You are being ripped of and you are putting possibly toxic materials into your house to kill lice which ARE NOT THERE! See similar questions...

Don't panic, Head lice affect millions of people each year, especially school age children. Head lice are treatable and are not known to carry diseases. If you are concerned about being "dirty" - Contrary to popular belief, anyone can get head lice. You don't get head lice because of poor personal hygiene; in fact, head lice prefer clean hair. See similar questions...

Vinegar is used to adjust the pH of your wash water. If you have problems with odors you may want to try it to see of it helps. You can use a Downey ball filled with vinegar or put it in the fabric softener dispenser in your washer during the first wash. Baking Soda may be used to help detergent clean more effectively, especially if you have acidic water. It is really personal preference if you want to use these or not. See similar questions...

Remove SAC" is used when you make a mistake entering the SAC or that specific access level is removed from that individual's scope of authority. Remove a SAC number that is entered incorrectly before any transactions go through to the account. If SAMS indicates that there are transactions against the SAC, you can't remove it and will need to contact NFC. SAMS does feed the initial entry of the LFPC information into FAMS' Update LFPC screen. See similar questions...

Following the use of a headlice treatment, wash your child's hair and use an ordinary comb to untangle the hair. You should then use the fine-toothed comb included with the treatment to remove the dead lice and eggs. However, the eggs and empty egg shells (nits) are firmly attached to the hair and can be difficult to remove. If you have followed the instructions provided with the headlice treatment, the eggs should be dead and harmless. It is therefore not essential that they all be removed. See similar questions...

No. Recommended processing methods must be used to assure safety. Recommended processing times cannot be shortened if vinegar is used in canning fresh vegetables (this does not refer to pickled vegetables). See similar questions...

Lice treatments kill by acting on the central nervous system of the louse. Permethrin, the active ingredient in Nix, is toxic to the nerves of head lice, causing paralysis and death of head lice. Don't panic if you see live lice, it may take up to several hours for lice to die. Remember to physically remove all nits with the provided nit comb as Nix will not remove these. See similar questions...