MORRISVILLE, N.C., Jan. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- During the cold
weather months, we all like a warm, cozy home – (cue the creepy
music) even head lice. Your child's head can be very inviting for
lice, but you can put a damper on their move-in by using a
protective lice shampoo in the case of potential exposure.
Many parents think the fall back-to-school season is the only
time to be concerned about head lice. In fact, the problem persists
year-round, especially when children are playing indoors in close
proximity, and when hats and scarves are shared. Children can be
exposed to head lice during parties, playdates and sleepovers, and
retail sales figures for lice products show that when temperatures
drop, and school is again back in session, incidents of lice go
up.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that as
many as 12 million children get lice each year, making it one of
the top two health issues in the U.S. among children ages 3-11
(behind the common cold). If a child is exposed to lice, siblings
and parents are also at risk. If you or your children have
potentially been exposed, specialists recommend a lice protection
product to eliminate uncertainty.
Dr. Brooke Bissinger is an
award-winning entomologist and director of R&D for TyraTech,
Inc., an innovative life sciences company which has introduced the
Vamousse line of pesticide-free lice products. She is also the
mother of two school-age children. Bissinger advises that a
protective shampoo is effective if it kills the lice before an
infestation can take hold. It's too late for a repellent solution
at this point. Once exposure has happened, expedient eradication of
lice is key to preventing a more serious and challenging
problem.
"If you're concerned about potential exposure to head lice,
start by performing a thorough head check. If no lice are found but
you are concerned about any you may have missed or continued
exposure, replace your family's daily shampoo with a pesticide-free
protective shampoo for two weeks to kill any lice," said Bissinger.
"There are safe, non-toxic shampoos on the market today, including
Vamousse, which can be used daily allowing you to proactively
eliminate any stray lice before they become an infestation."
Bissinger offers these tips for anyone who might be facing the
unwelcome guests:
- Examine your child's head under bright light for tiny grayish
bugs and their eggs (these are often mistaken for dandruff and
usually located near the scalp). If seen, use a lice treatment
product immediately.
- Lice symptoms include scalp itching and a visible rash behind
ears and on the nape of the neck. Signs of infestation, if they
appear at all, manifest 2-4 weeks after lice have arrived. During
this time, children are sharing lice with others before any
infestation is detected.
- If you don't see visible signs but are concerned about exposure
, give yourself peace of mind by replacing your family's daily
shampoo for two weeks with an effective lice protection shampoo
that kills lice. A louse can lay up to 10 eggs a day, making it
crucial to kill the lice and continue using the shampoo to kill any
lice that may hatch from eggs laid before you began using the
shampoo..
- Pesticide-based lice products should not be used as a
preventative measure. Look for non-toxic and pesticide-free
alternatives as repeat exposure to certain chemicals is not
recommended.
There are many lice products on the market. The best way to
prepare for that note about an outbreak at school – or when your
child's friend or sibling is infested – is to seek out protection
that is proven effective in killing lice, such as safe, non-toxic
Vamousse Lice Protection Shampoo. Its innovative formula helps keep
your family lice-free by killing lice before you know they are
there – protecting against an infestation. Vamousse is gentle and
safe for daily use by the entire family, including children as
young as two.
In 2015, moms, school nurses and pharmacists will learn more
about head lice and the benefits of safe, effective, pesticide-free
protection as TyraTech sends its clinicians and research scientists
to professional conferences and educational events across the
country. Tyra Tech continues to be a global leader in
nature-derived consumer solutions that are safe for people,
animals, and the environment.
Vamousse Lice Protection Shampoo, made in the U.S., comes in an
8 fluid ounce (236mL) bottle and is available online. For an active
head lice infestation, use Vamousse® Lice Treatment, available
online and in Walmart. For further product information, coupons,
and tips on battling lice visit www.vamousselice.com.
About TyraTech
Established in 2004,
TyraTech, Inc. (AIM: TYR and TYRU) is a life sciences company
focusing on nature-derived insect and parasite control products
that are as effective as traditional chemical options while
providing a new level of safety for people, animals and the
environment. TyraTech's Nature's Technology® leverages its patented
scientific platform to provide a full range of biocides, head lice
and insect repellent solutions. For more information, visit
www.tyratech.com.
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