The bell is about to ring for the first time for the upcoming school year, meaning maladies, ailments and other health nuisances are...

When you became a parent, you probably never imagined yourself hunting for lice in your child's hair. But that's just what you (or...

It can be a bit of a shock, the first time you hear that a case of head lice has been reported in your child’s class. Possibly worse is...

What one mom learned after a fateful hair appointment… It all started as a normal visit to a kids’ haircut salon. I’d landed simultaneous...

A case of head lice may seem like the worst hair day ever, but don't let it put you over the edge. Here's why you can (sort of) relax. 1....

“I grew up believing that African Americans (Black people) didn’t get lice.” For as long as I can remember, I was told that I could not...

Could you have an infestation of head lice and not even know it? The truth is that within the first weeks of an initial infestation the...

As a parent, seeing your children out on the sports field supporting their team gives you a feeling of pride. Their effort on the field...

I see nits, but no lice?! Well, in order to have nits, you had to have had an adult female lay them, as they can’t transfer by any other...

With the summer behind us and school in full swing, you’re probably on the lookout for common problems like the flu and lice breakouts....

Most people shudder at the thought of having lice, and it’s easy to understand why. While we hope that you never have to deal with lice,...

The short answer is no, head lice and body lice have similar characteristics, but they are not the same. Here are some tips for...

Catching head lice early is vital to helping stop the spread of these itchy pests. It can take 2-4 weeks for outbreak symptoms such as...

While the news may cover lots of articles about how to treat head lice, there just aren’t very many about how to prevent it. Other than,...

Lice are in the news, the news has been, um, lousy with stories about lice: lice that are resistant to pyrethroids, the active...

When a case of head lice is confirmed in a family, the first step is to check the entire household for lice and find an effective...

When your child is sent home from school because he or she has head lice, the first thing you should say is, “You didn’t do anything...

If you have a case of head lice on your hands and want to treat it naturally and cost effectively, you may be considering a natural...

When a family is afflicted with head lice, there is a tendency to panic. Dealing with head lice can be frightening and stressful,...

Here are few quick reminders for preventing and checking for lice: Take a peek at your child’s hair once a week! It is crucial that you...