Lice infestations can pose a tough and often embarrassing problem for both kids and adults. Despite the availability of various treatment solutions, a lice comb is often not given due consideration.

Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are wingless insects that feed off human blood on the scalp. They are commonly found in school-age children, although anyone can contract them. The most prominent ...

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 ...

EDINA, Minn. (FOX 9) - As a new school year begins, FOX 9 has been tracking an uptick in head lice cases across the Twin Cities this year. Minnesota has dealt with an uptick in head lice cases ...

Edina parents have noticed an "outbreak" of lice cases in the elementary schools and are asking the district to do more to stop the spread. At a Nov. 4 Edina School Board meeting, eight parents ...

“Gate lice” in action.Credit: iStock You made it to the gate with enough time to queue at the loos and buy an overpriced coffee on the way, and then, just as you are slipping into holiday ...

Head lice infestation is a fairly common problem globally, with 6–12 million cases in children ages 3–11 reported annually in the US alone, [1] and is typically observed in the school-aged ...