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Posted on 20/05/08

Not all pharmaceutical shampoos are safe for treating head lice

DR. MIRIAM WEINSTEIN

We ask the experts to settle common questions we've all wondered about.QUESTION Is it safe to use Lindane-based pharmaceutical shampoos to rid my children of head lice? The products are widely available but environmental groups say they are not safe. Should I be concerned? And what's the alternative?

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