Cetaphil for head lice

February 2006

People are asking about Cetaphil for head lice.

This sounds weird, but it started several years ago with a study published in the reputable journal, Pediatrics. That study showed a product called Nuvo lotion was 95% effective for head lice.

But now the researcher is coming clean and admitting that "Nuvo" lotion is actually just Cetaphil Skin Cleanser.

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Cetaphil for head lice

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