Head lice affect more than 100 million people worldwide annually. Permethrin (1% formulation) is efficacious but resistance is emerging. Malathion (0.5% formulation) is an alternative, but ...

Head lice, otherwise known as nits or kutis, is one of the most frustrating medical conditions parents have to face. It’s very common and often seen in school outbreaks. What are head lice and ...

Think about the way some people talk about head lice. While anyone who has dealt ... like hand, foot, and mouth disease. Though hand, food, and mouth disease can impact people of all ages, it ...

(CONSUMER REPORTS) — The number might surprise you. Every year, an estimated 6 million to 12 million children get head lice. As is often the case, when kids get something, parents do as well ...

Our hair is their home but our blood is their food. Head lice feed on the scalp and have specially designed mouth-parts to ...

Background In the treatment of human head lice infestation, healthcare providers are increasingly concerned about lice becoming resistant to existing pesticide treatments. Traditional pesticides ...

Every year, an estimated six to 12 million children get head lice. It’s something everyone dreads but Consumer Reports has some helpful advice if you think your child’s been exposed.