The myth that head lice prefer unwashed hair has fueled plenty of stigma. In reality, there’s no link between these tiny parasites and personal hygiene. Anyone can get them. Getting head lice doesn’t ...

Discovering head lice can be a shock. But while these tiny parasites can make your scalp itchy, they don’t directly cause hair loss. Causes of hair loss may include stress, extreme scratching, or a ...

It's on the list of parenting nightmares: Your kid comes home from school with lice, leaving you literally and figuratively scratching your head about what to do. The back-to-school months are a ...

Head lice are insects with six claws and no wings that cannot hop or fly. Lice move by crawling; their claws hold tightly onto hair. They’re gray-white or tan and the size of sesame seeds, and they ...

Transmission of head lice among toddlers and children is common and is often the result of close and frequent head or hair contact. Toys, furniture, carpets and clothing can all offer temporary ...

Elkhart County Health Department officials have had recent calls from parents concerned about head lice. Lice can appear on the cleanest and most well-cared-for children. It just takes head-to-head ...

Super lice are more common now because of overtreatment and misdiagnosis of lice. Learning how and when to treat lice can help. Lice are blood-sucking parasites found on humans. They can affect your ...

Head lice are most commonly spread by close person-to-person contact, according to the CDC. (Getty Images) Head lice have been a dreaded parasite for years, with some schools temporarily shutting down ...

Permanently wipe out hair lice! This guide shares 7 effective steps with anti-lice shampoos, natural remedies & prevention tips for a lice-free life in Nigeria. Hair lice are itchy and frustrating to ...