Are you still fighting head lice after using the drugstore brand treatments? Head lice is an increasing problem because Pediculicides, the shampoos used to treat head lice, are becoming less effective and lice resistant. A new form of resistent lice coined "Super Lice" are surviving these drugstore lice treatments. Historically, a family might experience a lice outbreak once in a lifetime, but in recent year many experience repeat occurances as a result of the Super Lice phenomena. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use head lice medications. Pediculicides contain pesticides called Permethrin. Never use products containing Lindane, a powerful neurotoxin banned for use in the United Kingdom and given unfavorable reviews by Consumer Reports. The National Pediculosis Association agrees that the mechanical (manual) removal is the safest and most effective way to remove nits and lice.