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

Photo / Some parents have been so overwhelmed by the costs of head lice treatment or been led astray by misinformation that ...

It can cause panic for parents, but it doesn’t have to.Emily Isom is talking about head lice, something she sees often as a mother and a certified ...

The unique Which? survey results reveal the best head lice treatments and nit removal methods as voted for by parents. Get the power of Which? in your pocket by downloading our app, giving you ...

After 6-10 days, the nits hatch. Adult pubic lice look like ... or close contact with adults from non-genital sites of infestation. Lice found on the head are usually head lice rather than pubic ...

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 infestation is a fairly common problem ... the 8 hour treatment can be decreased substantially. Eggs (nits) are attached to the hair with protein 'glue' which makes the eggs difficult ...