There are many home remedies that help get rid of lice naturally, such as vinegar, lavender oil, tea tree oil, garlic, and ...

Schools should not exclude students for active infestation or when nits remain after appropriate lice treatment. School nurses should advocate for evidence-based prevention measures that include ...

The term “nits” actually describes the eggs of head lice. They’re often the first sign of an infestation. And with one louse laying more than 100 in their month-long lifespan, there can be a ...

For as long as humans have had lice, we’ve fought hard to get rid of them. Nit combs, the fine-tooth brushes used to remove ...

Commonly used chemical products aren't working as well as they once did, meaning head lice are harder to kill.

On day 15, participants with persistent infestation were switched to the alternative treatment. The primary endpoint was absence of live head lice on day 15; secondary outcomes were absence of ...

Salmon farms across the world are suffering from infestations of Lepeophtheirus salmonis, a sea louse that targets salmonids (the family of fish that includes salmon). Sea lice are copepod crustaceans ...

Small spots of blood or black powder may appear on skin, underwear or sheets. Long-standing pubic lice infestations can make you feel generally unwell. Your GP or staff at a sexual health clinic will ...