Hedrin
Medicine Hedrin 4% Lotion
Key features: Dimeticone 4% w/w (other ingredient: cyclomethicone 5)
Product category
Children's hair & head lice
Detangling products, kids' shampoos, detection combs and head lice treatments.
- Anti-dandruff & medicated shampoos
- Shampoos by concern
- Conditioners & masks
- Scalp treatments
- Scalp scrubs, brushes & massagers
- Combs & brushes
- Heat protectants
- Hair dryers
- Straighteners & stylers
- Curl products
- Silk & satin pillowcases & bonnets
- Hair ties & scrunchies
- Hair towels
- Children's hair & head lice
Children's scalps can be sensitive, and tangles cause tears. Head lice are common in school-age children — the NHS recommends wet combing with a detection comb or a pharmacy lotion or spray. See head lice and nits and children's hair.
What to look for
- Age on the pack — especially for head lice treatments.
- Fragrance-free options for sensitive skin; no adult or perfumed shampoos on a baby with cradle cap (NHS).
- Detection combs with fine, close-set teeth for lice checks.
3 products
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Childs Farm
Tangle Taming Hair Detangler (Strawberry & Mint)
Key features: No active ingredients highlighted; fragranced (strawberry and mint)
Community Hygiene Concern
Bug Buster Kit (head lice wet-combing kit)
Key features: Not applicable (combs only; used with ordinary shampoo and conditioner)