Ashley had a bold truth to proclaim, her kids bringing home head lice is one of her biggest fears. And she knows for a fact that I’m not the only parent who feels that way. In all fairness, no one ...

Head lice is a common problem that affects millions of school-age children and their families each year. The good news is that head lice are treatable with many prescription and non-prescription ...

Head lice are small parasites that live on human scalps, feeding on blood. While they don’t cause serious health problems, head lice are a common and frustrating problem, especially among school-aged ...

The back-to-school season, as exciting and relieving as it can be for parents, also means the start of the dreaded lice infestations. It's estimated that around 12 million cases of head lice ...

Anyone can get head lice, no matter their age or cleanliness. “Head lice are very common in school age children, especially elementary and preschool ages,” said Monica Mazzell, the Aiken County Public ...

Many parents are embarrassed to ask questions or talk about head lice; however, it is an important topic to discuss, especially now that schools are back in session. Discuss with your children the ...

Head lice infestation is a fairly common problem globally, with 6–12 million cases in children ages 3–11 reported annually in the US alone, [1] and is typically observed in the school-aged population.

It started in October. Tiffany Daniel's daughter came home with head lice. Although Daniel was diligent in treating her daughter and the home environment, the lice came back. Daniel was frustrated.

The head louse is 1–2 mm long, wingless, and white-to-gray in color, living on average 30 days. It has a long, dorso-ventrally flattened, segmented abdomen with 3 pairs of clawed legs. The louse ...