Toxic Pesticide in Childrens Shampoos Lindane is a hazardous insecticide found in shampoo treatments for head lice and scabies that can lead to respiratory problems, numbness, seizures and even death. Despite the established health and environmental dangers of lindane -- and the existence of alternatives -- the chemical is still sold in most of the United States as a prescription drug. The FDA has refused to remove lindane from the market, even though it is a DDT-related pesticide banned by the EPA and being phased out around the world by international treaty. California has already banned lindane and the FDA itself announced that lindane should not be used as the first-line treatment for head lice or scabies, should not be given to anyone with a seizure disorder, and should be used with caution in anyone weighing under 110 pounds, the elderly, or anyone with a skin condition due to serious neurotoxicity risk. If a doctor recommends lindane to treat head lice or scabies, request a safer non-chemical alternative and check out this step-by-step guide to treating head lice without. chemicals.nrdc.org/health/files/lindane.pdf
Posted on: Sun, 23 Mar 2014 13:47:05 +0000
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