Nit treatment.

The Young Master was lousy. I treated him (and self) with "Full
Marks" mousse. This contains an insecticide (phenothrin). I
applied it as directed, and was rewarded by seeing a considerable
number of lice removed.

Some of these lice I kept, to examine under a microscope.
After a while, these started to wiggle, and one even crawled
to the other side of the tissue paper I'd left it on. Is
phenothrin always effective against head lice?

I'd like to repeat the treatment next week. Is "Full Marks"
the best stuff? It certainly is expensive! Are there any cheaper
effective remedies?

I personally don't rate the Full Marks mousse.

I can recommend Derbac M, but it all depends on which chemicals the lice in
your area are sensitive too.

I think Full Marks is "popular" as you only have to leave it on for a short
period where as Derbac is a 12 hour job, but for us Full Marks didn't work
so there was no time saved. Local pharmacist will probably have an idea as
to what is working in your area. Derbac M was recommended to me by
pharmacist as I have asthma and other respiratory problems and it is good
for people like me.

HTH and keep combing

love
Clare

"Chris Bacon" <chrispbacon@thai.com> wrote in message
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> The Young Master was lousy. I treated him (and self) with "Full
> Marks" mousse. This contains an insecticide (phenothrin). I
> applied it as directed, and was rewarded by seeing a considerable
> number of lice removed.
>
> Some of these lice I kept, to examine under a microscope.
> After a while, these started to wiggle, and one even crawled
> to the other side of the tissue paper I'd left it on. Is
> phenothrin always effective against head lice?
>
> I'd like to repeat the treatment next week. Is "Full Marks"
> the best stuff? It certainly is expensive! Are there any cheaper
> effective remedies?

"Chris Bacon"
> I'd like to repeat the treatment next week. Is "Full Marks"
> the best stuff? It certainly is expensive! Are there any cheaper
> effective remedies?

www.nittygritty.co.uk

More fantastic than a very fantastic thing! I put off buying this stuff
because I thought it was a bit expensive but, after paying out to treat my
family of four for the third time, I decided it had to be worth a go. I
would strongly recommend buying the whole kit - including the nit comb that
costs nearly £11 (I had to really talk myself into *that*, I can assure
you!).

Dawn

Chris Bacon <chrispbacon@thai.com> wrote:

> The Young Master was lousy.

[...]
> I'd like to repeat the treatment next week. Is "Full Marks"
> the best stuff? It certainly is expensive! Are there any cheaper
> effective remedies?

A nit comb and tweezers. Nits really do pop with a most satisfying
feeling, and sound if you're listening. Just keep doing it night and
morning until you don't find any more for a couple of days.

--
Pd

>
> Some of these lice I kept, to examine under a microscope.
> After a while, these started to wiggle, and one even crawled
> to the other side of the tissue paper I'd left it on. Is
> phenothrin always effective against head lice?

It was probably a bit groggy and wondering what sort of party it'd been to
the night before.

In fact, the insecticide may have damaged even the wriggly ones enough for
them not to be able to survive much longer, or to reproduce. (Although
parties usually have a huge positive effect on reproduction, or so I'm
told...)

I've tried various things over the past 12 or so years. A week of daily wet
combing with conditioner and a decent nit comb (metal tangs) seems to work
for us. Good luck!

regular wet combing with conditioner is the best way to keep them at bay.
Try the bug busting website as they do a good set of combs or the nitty
gritty website as this comb is also good. I've got both.

"Chris Bacon" <chrispbacon@thai.com> wrote in message
news:444df7f8$2@newsgate.x-privat.org...
> The Young Master was lousy. I treated him (and self) with "Full
> Marks" mousse. This contains an insecticide (phenothrin). I
> applied it as directed, and was rewarded by seeing a considerable
> number of lice removed.
>
> Some of these lice I kept, to examine under a microscope.
> After a while, these started to wiggle, and one even crawled
> to the other side of the tissue paper I'd left it on. Is
> phenothrin always effective against head lice?
>
> I'd like to repeat the treatment next week. Is "Full Marks"
> the best stuff? It certainly is expensive! Are there any cheaper
> effective remedies?

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Chris Bacon	Nit treatment. The Young Master was lousy. I treated him (and self) with "Full Marks" mousse. This contains an insecticide (phenothrin). I applied it as directed, and was rewarded by seeing a considerable number of lice removed. Some of these lice I kept, to examine under a microscope. After a while, these started to wiggle, and one even crawled to the other side of the tissue paper I'd left it on. Is phenothrin always effective against head lice? I'd like to repeat the treatment next week. Is "Full Marks" the best stuff? It certainly is expensive! Are there any cheaper effective remedies?

	#2
Clare L	Re: Nit treatment. I personally don't rate the Full Marks mousse. I can recommend Derbac M, but it all depends on which chemicals the lice in your area are sensitive too. I think Full Marks is "popular" as you only have to leave it on for a short period where as Derbac is a 12 hour job, but for us Full Marks didn't work so there was no time saved. Local pharmacist will probably have an idea as to what is working in your area. Derbac M was recommended to me by pharmacist as I have asthma and other respiratory problems and it is good for people like me. HTH and keep combing love Clare "Chris Bacon" <chrispbacon@thai.com> wrote in message news:444df7f8$2@newsgate.x-privat.org... > The Young Master was lousy. I treated him (and self) with "Full > Marks" mousse. This contains an insecticide (phenothrin). I > applied it as directed, and was rewarded by seeing a considerable > number of lice removed. > > Some of these lice I kept, to examine under a microscope. > After a while, these started to wiggle, and one even crawled > to the other side of the tissue paper I'd left it on. Is > phenothrin always effective against head lice? > > I'd like to repeat the treatment next week. Is "Full Marks" > the best stuff? It certainly is expensive! Are there any cheaper > effective remedies?

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Dawn	Re: Nit treatment. "Chris Bacon" > I'd like to repeat the treatment next week. Is "Full Marks" > the best stuff? It certainly is expensive! Are there any cheaper > effective remedies? www.nittygritty.co.uk More fantastic than a very fantastic thing! I put off buying this stuff because I thought it was a bit expensive but, after paying out to treat my family of four for the third time, I decided it had to be worth a go. I would strongly recommend buying the whole kit - including the nit comb that costs nearly £11 (I had to really talk myself into that, I can assure you!). Dawn

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PeterD	Re: Nit treatment. Chris Bacon <chrispbacon@thai.com> wrote: > The Young Master was lousy. [...] > I'd like to repeat the treatment next week. Is "Full Marks" > the best stuff? It certainly is expensive! Are there any cheaper > effective remedies? A nit comb and tweezers. Nits really do pop with a most satisfying feeling, and sound if you're listening. Just keep doing it night and morning until you don't find any more for a couple of days. -- Pd

	#5
Jo Ling	Re: Nit treatment. > > Some of these lice I kept, to examine under a microscope. > After a while, these started to wiggle, and one even crawled > to the other side of the tissue paper I'd left it on. Is > phenothrin always effective against head lice? It was probably a bit groggy and wondering what sort of party it'd been to the night before. In fact, the insecticide may have damaged even the wriggly ones enough for them not to be able to survive much longer, or to reproduce. (Although parties usually have a huge positive effect on reproduction, or so I'm told...) I've tried various things over the past 12 or so years. A week of daily wet combing with conditioner and a decent nit comb (metal tangs) seems to work for us. Good luck!

	#6
unsub2004	Re: Nit treatment. regular wet combing with conditioner is the best way to keep them at bay. Try the bug busting website as they do a good set of combs or the nitty gritty website as this comb is also good. I've got both. "Chris Bacon" <chrispbacon@thai.com> wrote in message news:444df7f8$2@newsgate.x-privat.org... > The Young Master was lousy. I treated him (and self) with "Full > Marks" mousse. This contains an insecticide (phenothrin). I > applied it as directed, and was rewarded by seeing a considerable > number of lice removed. > > Some of these lice I kept, to examine under a microscope. > After a while, these started to wiggle, and one even crawled > to the other side of the tissue paper I'd left it on. Is > phenothrin always effective against head lice? > > I'd like to repeat the treatment next week. Is "Full Marks" > the best stuff? It certainly is expensive! Are there any cheaper > effective remedies?