As parents, teachers and children start getting ready for term one, families will be on the lookout for itchy scalps caused ...

Pubic lice are different from head lice. They are transmitted through ... be removed by shaving your pubic hair or using ...

Apply sufficient amount of gel to dry hair; wait 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Use provided comb to remove lice and eggs. Shampoo and condition hair. Repeat if lice still present after 7–9 days.

Head lice might be the last thing anyone wants to think about. And according to two local women who own a lice removal company, most people think they’ll never be the ones to get it – ...

Human head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis ... Conclusions Disruption of the integrity of the insect cuticle by removal of specific hydrocarbons found in the cuticular wax appears to offer ...

With school back in full swing, it is time parents should start keeping a wary eye on their children for signs of head lice infestations. According to Doreen Swendsen, nurse for Independent School ...

Head lice infestation is a fairly common problem ... are attached to the hair with protein 'glue' which makes the eggs difficult to remove. Even after treatment, viable eggs may hatch and young ...

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD When your scalp is itchy and white flakes are visible in your hair, you may wonder ...

SpyNits founder Kate Ricketts says she's heard of parents resorting to drastic measures to get rid of nits, including ...