The treatment of head lice might be worse than the actual lice. (Photo: Getty Images) A disturbing new study has linked a common chemical found in head lice treatments to behavioral difficulties in ...

When she opened her first three lice-removal clinics in Orange County, Shannon Saathoff had clients coming from all around, including many from the South Bay. So, when it came time to expand again, ...

Many children head back to school this week amid growing concern about super lice, or populations of the small parasitic bugs that have mutated and are now resistant to traditional over-the-counter ...

The number of head lice infestations occurringannually in the United States is estimated at 6 millionto 12 million. Although a formal economicanalysis of head lice treatments has not been ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Head lice are everywhere. The small, wingless insects infest ...

Head lice in children have been treated for years with lotions, creams and shampoos. But, like other microscopic bugs, lice are becoming resistant to treatments. Now, in a study in the New England ...

Tips for treating head lice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: — Using an over-the-counter or prescription medicine, follow the instructions printed on the box or label. Hair that is ...

Here’s one itch that requires more than a scratch to relieve: head lice. These tiny bugs — adult lice are no bigger than a sesame seed — can create a big headache for parents. The bugs infest the ...

Australian lice expert Rachel Maroun, 24, known as ‘The Lice Lady,’ is working to break stigma around infestations.

Here’s some lousy news: Lice in half of America—at least 25 states—are now resistant to over-the-counter treatments. That’s according to new research presented at the American Chemical Society’s ...

There are three stages of pubic lice- the egg (nit), the nymph, and the adult forms. Nits are the eggs of the lice and are laid by the female. They remain firmly stuck to the hair shaft and are not ...

A sesame seed-size parasite that feeds on human blood, the head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) is a nuisance known around the world. These tiny insects infest human hair and can also sometimes be ...