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Treatment
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Gulf Coast Lice Removal |
Sklice (prescription
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Nix (OTC
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Nitpicking and Combing |
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Treatments
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1Our in-clinic treatment is one and done. No at home combing required |
1Combing required |
3+Combings required |
3+Combings required. Any missed eggs or live bugs can lead to recurrence |
Pesticides
| None | Ivermectin, .5% | Permethrin, 1% | None |
Kills Live Lice & Eggs | Yes, Guaranteed | 71% – 76% For live lice only | 43% – 45% For live lice only | No |
Cost | $175 (on average) For guaranteed one-and-done treatment. | $140 – $320 Often not covered by insurance. | $18/treatment BUT contains pesticides and pesticide resistance has been documented in 48 U.S. states. | $270 (on average) Based on $90/hr and 3-5 hours. Any missed eggs or live bugs can lead to recurrence. |
Warnings | None | Consult your physician if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have allergies or skin conditions. Can cause eye irritation or burning sensation on skin. Not to be used on children less than 6 month old. Effects of an over dosage include rash, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, seizure, abdominal pain, ataxia and paresthesia, among others. | Allergies, age restrictions, eye and skin irritation. | No warnings; but high likelihood of recurrence. |