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Comparison of TREATMENT OPTIONS Available
Treatment
|
Lice Clinics of Canada |
Sklice (prescription
|
Nix (OTC
|
Nitpicking and Combing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Treatments
|
1Utilizing the AirAllé® FDA and Health Canada cleared medical device |
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 |
Clinical
|
99%Combined efficacy on live lice & eggs of device, dimethicone & comb-out (93.7% with device alone) |
71% – 76%For live lice only |
43% – 45%For live lice only | none |
Cost |
$195 (on average)For guaranteed one-and-done treatment. |
$140 – $320Often not covered by insurance. |
$18/treatmentBUT contains pesticides and pesticide resistance has been documented in 48 U.S. states. |
$200-$600 (on average)Based on $65/hr and 3-5 hours. Most comb out services require a minimum of 3 visits. Any missed eggs or live bugs can lead to recurrence. |
Warnings | The AirAllé® device cannot be used to treat persons who cannot sense temperature or pain; who cannot communicate physical discomfort; who have open head wounds, sores, or visible signs of skin or scalp abnormalities or who have received radiation treatment of the head within the last 6 months; or those who have cranial or facial implants. Safe use of the AirAllé® device has not been demonstrated for children under the age of 4 years old. | 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 months 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. Additionally, a high likelihood of recurrence. | No warnings; but high likelihood of recurrence. |
Reference
| *Goates, B.M., Atkin, J.S., Wilding, K.G, Birch, K.G., Cottam, M.R., Bush, S.E., Clayton, D.H., (2006, November 1). An Effective Non-chemical Treatment for Head Lice: A Lot of Hot Air. Pediatrics, 118(5), 1962m 1970. Retrieved from here. *Fassler, J.E. (2012, February). A New Treatment Approach to Pediculosis Utilizing the LousebusterTM Device (renamed AirAllé® ) and Safe, Non-toxic treatment solutions.(Abstract #:201221) Pediatric Infectious Disease Society. St. Jude Pediatric Infectious Diseases Research Conference, Programs & Abstracts. | Sklice Lotion Efficacy & Safety. (2013). Retrieved from here. Sklice Lotion Side Effects Efficacy, 2013 Sanofi Pasteur Inc. last modified: 15-September-2013 | What Did The Clinical Trials Show? (2011) Retrieved from here. | A Nit Picker is Essential to Effective Head Lice Treatment.(2012). Retrieved from here. |