Got Lice? Schools are Battling the Itch
The first couple of weeks of school have started for many and notes have already come home to several public and private schools in the area regarding students having head lice.
Rick Williams of Ladue Pharmacy explained: “we have definitely been selling more products to treat lice recently.” Ladue Pharmacy not only carries the traditional methods of Lice treatment including: RID , Nix, but also a less toxic brand known to many as “ Fairy Tales .” When asked, Williams recommended: “not treating those that were not already infected as it is not needed until you see signs of nits or active lice.”
Ann Body, Lead Nurse for the Ladue School District , said: “the key to effectively using the anti-lice treatments are to follow the directions exactly the way they are stated on the box.” The important part is making sure that you allow enough time for the shampoo to kill all live nits and lice. Body gave helpful hints when treating your child and home for lice:











I have put Bag Balm and Cortaid on her, use a vet-approved shampoo, brush/comb her daily, add fish oil to her food. But, she still scratches and is losing her hair. I can't afford the $300 blood test the vet recommended; I can't afford the vet office
The answer - zinc pyrithione - is still the key component in their range of anti-dandruff shampoos and conditioners today. I don't. But over 50% of the population have some sort of scalp problem so it's no wonder Head & Shoulders sells as well as it
Sulfoxydex
Neutrogena
Anti Yeast Dog...
While applying anti-dandruff shampoo gently massage scalp (NOT hair) & leave it on for atleast 5 mins 



