You can also use over-the-counter lice treatments that contain permethrin or pyrethrin, which can kill the eggs. Another option is to use home remedies such as vinegar, mayonnaise, or tea tree oil.

Students are now allowed to finish the school day, receive a home lice treatment and return to class as soon as the following ...

If you've got kids, you may have battled lice. Every year, an estimated six to 12 million children get head lice.

Lice are tiny parasites that live in human hair and feed blood from the scalp. It causes continuous itching and irritation. Tap to read the seven effective home remedies to get rid of head lice ...

Many over-the-counter shampoos and lotions use similar killing mechanisms to DDT, which has made it easier for lice, in some place, to grow resistant to these treatments as well. But scientists ...

Cases of head lice have been recently reported in the International Falls area schools. With children spending more time together indoors and in closer contact, the chance of spread exists. Doreen ...

Lice are now resistant to some of the most commonly used treatments, so the experts say wet combing is the most reliable ...

With kids back in the classroom after several weeks off from school, it can also serve as a breeding ground for unwanted critters.

By Meryn Fluker, Staff Writer When a child has head lice, the whole family is invested, and sometimes, the whole family is infested. Just ask Rachel Knutson and Lisa Rudquist. The duo has a lot of ...

Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD When your scalp is itchy and white flakes are visible in your hair, you may wonder ...

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 ...

Every year, an estimated six to 12 million children get head lice. It’s something everyone dreads but Consumer Reports has some helpful advice if you think your child’s been exposed.