Serving NYC, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx

January 16, 2025 12:37 pm
Heated Air vs Traditional Comb outs

Why Heated Air Treatment with an FDA-Cleared Medical Device is

More Effective Than Traditional Comb-Outs

Using our FDA-cleared medical device for lice treatment has proven to be significantly more effective than traditional manual comb-outs. Here's why:

1. Dehydrates the Eggs

  • FDA-cleared medical devices use controlled heated air to dehydrate lice and their eggs (nits), effectively killing both. This approach ensures that even the most stubborn eggs, which are difficult to remove with combing, are rendered non-viable.

2. Faster Treatment Time

  • A heated air session with an FDA-cleared medical device typically takes about an hour. In contrast, comb-outs require painstaking effort over 2-4 hours and often need to be repeated multiple times to address missed lice and nits.

3. Avoids Lice Resistance

  • These devices kill the eggs by dehydration rather than relying on chemical pesticides, which many lice have developed resistance to. This ensures consistent effectiveness regardless of the lice's resistance status.

4. Comprehensive Egg Elimination

  • Manual comb-outs often leave behind eggs attached to hair shafts, which can lead to re-infestation. Heated air treatments ensure eggs are thoroughly dehydrated and therefore, no chance of recurrence.

5. Non-Toxic and Safe

  • Unlike chemical treatments, heated air treatments with FDA-cleared medical devices are completely non-toxic and pose a very small or no risk of skin irritation or allergic reactions.

6. Convenient and Professional Application

  • Administered by trained professionals, the FDA-cleared medical device ensures even and effective treatment. This eliminates the variability and potential errors common with mobile or clinic comb-outs.

7. Cost-Effective Solution

  • Heated air treatments are often less expensive than the cumulative cost of professional comb-outs, which are typically charged hourly. A single treatment session with an FDA-cleared medical device is sufficient, saving time and money.

Conclusion

Heated air treatments using FDA-cleared medical devices offer a faster, safer, and more reliable solution to lice infestations than traditional comb-outs. By targeting both lice and eggs effectively while being cost-efficient and non-toxic, they provide a modern, hassle-free alternative for families dealing with this common issue.


Lice Removal in New York

We serve all of New York City including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx

Clinic Hours: Monday - Saturday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Sunday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

All hair must be dry and clean (not oily) and tangle-free. There is a cost associated with not complying if we have to rigorously comb your hair or wash it at our clinic.

All household members must be screened and treated by Lice Mamas for the 30-day guarantee to apply.

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