New York Follows California to Ban Prescription Pesticide Lindane for Lice and Scabies
Lindane is Highly Toxic to Humans. Bill A008628 proposes to amend the public health law to ban the sale, use, and prescription of any product containing the substance commonly known as lindane. Filed for the state of New York, the Bill is written to prohibit any product used for the treatment of lice or scabies in humans … [Read more...] about New York Follows California to Ban Prescription Pesticide Lindane for Lice and Scabies
Head Lice Treatments Can Be Toxic
Head Lice Treatments Could Be Toxic. Lice are a common problem in schools, but parents shouldn't trust just any head lice treatment. On Your Side Troubleshooter Chris Caswell reported that some of the products could be toxic. Dr. Robert Schachter runs a service that helps parents get rid of tough head lice cases. "Usually, … [Read more...] about Head Lice Treatments Can Be Toxic
FDA Warns of Dangerous Lice Drug
Lice Drug Lindane Can Cause Brain Damage. Using too much Lindane to treat lice infestations can cause deadly brain or nerve damage, federal health officials warned Friday, urging strict limits on its use. They said the prescription drug should not be used on babies and "with great caution" on children. The Food and Drug … [Read more...] about FDA Warns of Dangerous Lice Drug
