The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 278 No 7440 insert
24 February 2007

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Nit time

Retail pharmacy summary

Parents who struggle to keep their children's hair clear of nits should take a peek at www.nits.net

This site, organised by Community Hygiene Concern, advocates combing wet, conditioned hair twice a week for three weeks as the best method of keeping lice (and eggs) at bay. And with most children back at school after their half-term break it is a good idea to check them over this week.