Lice aint nice!
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Headlice affects parents much more than they would admit, according to a new survey by Vosene Kids Haircare. Nearly half (41 per cent) of UK parents surveyed said their children have had headlice and almost a quarter (23 per cent) revealed that they have caught headlice from their child. So it's not surprising that a whopping 83 per cent of parents find the thought of a lice infestation which can affect the entire family very stressful indeed!
‘Headlice does tend to be more prevalent during back-to-school periods which is often when children are in closer contact making transmission easier, ’explains Dr Chris George, GP and Vosene Kids spokesperson. ‘The most alarming fact is that most parents have or would keep a headlice outbreak in their household a secret. Despite headlice being so common, there is a significant element of judgement and embarrassment – which should not be the case. Worryingly more than one in five parents say they’d stay silent so they didn’t miss out on a social engagement.
‘Secrecy around reporting infestations could lead to a delay in accessing treatment and allow increased time for transmission of headlice,’ adds Dr George.
The survey shines a light on how challenging headlice can be to treat with only a quarter of parents finding that headlice treatment worked first time. Despite this, prevention remains an underused option. Dr George explains: ‘Using a daily headlice-preventing product can be a simple and proactive step against headlice. The natural repellents such as tea tree oil or eucalyptus can help deter headlice. Using these products can help reduce the risk of an infestation especially during outbreaks at school.’
Vosene Kids everyday haircare range is formulated with natural, headlice-repelling ingredients to help keep head lice at bay. The 3in1 Shampoo and Defence Spray formulations have won awards for their effective and easy-to-use ingredients that keep hair clean and conditioned and help prevent headlice.
Visit www.vosene.co.uk
