Dear Rosemarie, I just heard of a "new" and non-toxic treatment for lice. Smear 2 sticks or so of margarine, enough to really coat the hair. Wrap the head with Saran Wrap, and then wear a bathing cap over it. Stay like this for 4 hours. Then, comb with a fine tooth metal comb, and pick out the nits. Now, you have to get the margarine out. The recommendation is liquid dishwashing soap. I would certainly try this before trying the lindane. All the best, Devorah Shulman -- +=========================+=========================+ | /\ | | | ____/_ \____ | | | \ ___\ \ / | | | \/ / \/ / | Moshe Shulman | | / /\__/_/\ | [log in to unmask] | | /__\ \_____\ | | | \ / | | | \/ | | +=========================+=========================+