Eligible patients included persons at least 2 years of age with head louse infestation against which treatment with either pyrethrin or malathion 2–6 weeks before enrollment had failed.

I have f—ing lice.” “I can’t even deal. This is insane you guys, this is insane. We have a five-hour flight. I’m wearing a bag that these came in on my head,” she adds, showing the ...

This fomite transmission contributes to the challenging cycle of head lice infestation. While hair length or frequency of grooming do not generally influence susceptibility to head lice ...

Cases of head lice have been recently reported in the International Falls area schools. With children spending more time together indoors and in closer contact, the chance of spread exists. Doreen ...

The most effective head lice treatment depends on the severity of the infestation and personal preference. Over-the-counter treatments such as Nix and Rid can be effective, but prescription ...

Correspondent When a child has head lice, the whole family is invested, and sometimes, the whole family is infested. Just ask Rachel Knutson and Lisa Rudquist. The duo has a lot ...

iSpyNits founder Kate Ricketts estimates about 300,000 children at any one time in New Zealand have lice. Photo / Getty Images Some parents have been so overwhelmed by the costs of head lice ...