Lice Treatment Comparison
| Treatment Choices | LiceDoctors Lice Treatment | Lice CLINICS OF AMERICA/Salons | OTC CHEMICAL PRODUCTS/ Rx Products |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRICE |
$199 for the first hour (including travel up to 50 miles) and $99 for each additional hour |
$165-$245 per person |
Cost of Doctors Visit OTC-$20-$25 plus other wasted expenses such as missed days of work and school, laundry, etc. |
| AVERAGE PRICE FOR FAMILY OF 4 | $300-$450 (including travel) | $660-$780 |
$80-$100 plus above-mentioned costs--$1,000 (plus cost of doctor’s visit) |
| GUARANTEE | 30 Days | Varies by location and treatment option—30 days or fewer |
None- limited consumer warranty |
| PESTICIDES | None | None |
Permethrin, Pyrethrins (brands include Rid, Nix, Elimite) |
| EEFFECTIVENESS OF TREATMENT | 99.9% with simple at-home follow-up plan—LiceDoctors has highest publicized success rate | 94.8% for experienced operators(1) |
75-76%(1) |
| RISKS/WARNINGS | None—safe for all ages. No chemicals used. No recurrence of treated case. | Can not be used on people who can’t sense heat or pain or who have open wounds on head or who have had radiation treatment to head within past 6 months or who have facial implants. Not demonstrated to be safe for kids under 4 years of age…. “CAUTION: Because the device delivers heated air, there is a slight possibility of scalp burn if the device is not used according to instructions.”(2) |
Burning, itching, numbness, rash, redness, stinging, swelling... Nervous system side effects have included numbness and tingling (1% to 2%). Headache and dizziness have also been reported. Rare occurrences of seizure have been reported…Gastrointestinal side effects have included abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea and/or vomiting. General side effects have included fever.(4) |
| AVAILABILITY | 7 am to midnight, 365 days a year | Salons usually 10-6; 5-6 days a week | NA |
| MEDICAL DOCTOR ON STAFF | Yes. Dr. Stephen Beck, board-certified physician. |
No | NA |
| SOURCE OF INFORMATION | www.licedoctors.com |
1. Journal of Medical Entomology 2. www.airalle.com |
