Kids are supposed to share some things in school–ideas, knowledge, computer games, music, maybe even a couple of lunch items. But many of them share something else as well–head lice. Head lice are parasites that live on the human scalp. When kids borrow each other’s brushes or combs, or sit head to head, they can infect each other with head lice.

Once head lice are in the home, they can travel quickly from one family member to another until the entire family is infected. Using the wrong treatment, or no treatment at all, can prolong the discomfort and social embarrassment of a head lice infestation.

Something Different: licex

licex, manufactured by Selmedica, is described on its website as a “natural” treatment for lice. licex is easy to use. You apply it to your child’s scalp, wait thirty to forty minutes, and then rinse the product out carefully. A protectant is then applied to the hair nightly for three days, or simply left on for three days, to discourage re-infestations. Other licex products can be used to clean hard surfaces in the house and to add to the laundry to kill any stray head lice. Although the manufacturer claims that only one use is necessary, user reviews indicate that the treatment must usually be repeated at least once to be most effective.

licex is widely available at several online sites, both in the U.S. and in the U.K. A single kit retails for anywhere from $35 to $50.

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