Q. What is included with the
LiceXtractorTM
kit?
The
LiceXtractorTM
consists of a mouthpiece
with a comb, a tube and a
filter with a container to
collect the head lice. The
device is connected to a
domestic vacuum cleane,
using the method of "vacuum
combing" to dislodge and
remove the lice from the
hair by a unique combination
of combing, hair control and
airflow.
Q. What are head
lice?
A. Head lice are
wingless, parasitic insects,
reddish brown in color, and
live on human heads and
scalps.
Q. How many people are
infested with lice every
year?
A. Every year, 12 to 15
million people in the United
States have head lice with
three quarters of them being
school children less than
twelve years old.
Q. What are the signs
of an infestation?
A. Head lice infestations
typically result in an
itching sensation at the
back of the scalp. In
children, this itching
sensation is often
noticeable at night and
associated with a loss of
sleep. The scratching can
result in a secondary
infection that may be more
uncomfortable than the
insect bites themselves.
Q. What is meant by
"vacuum-combing"?
A. Vacuum Combing is the
use of a short stroke
combing across the scalp
combined with a powerful
suction along the hair
length to effectively
dislodge and capture the
lice. The combination of
combing and airflow is very
effective at removing adult
lice and nymphs.
Q. Are boys infected
more than girls?
A. Girls typically have
higher rates of infestations
than boys do. However,
having shorter hair does not
prevent or eliminate
infestations. Read more...
Q. How does one get
rid of head lice?
A. Older methods
invariably utilized
insecticidal shampoos and
other rather unpleasant
substances to wash the lice
from the hair. Many chemical
products is still available
on the market – often the
subject of negative news
reports.
A completely safe,
non-chemical solution to
remove head lice is
LiceXtractorTM which allows
you to safely vacuum off
head lice from your child’s
hair.
