Lice
Super Lice Update: Over-The-Counter Products No Match For Mutant Bug
Don't even bother trying to treat super lice with over-the-counter treatments, doctors say. Here are some better options. Super Lice Early Signs And Treatment: What You Need To Know About The Mutant Insecticide-Resistant Bug
What are super lice, and what can we do about them? A Recent Outbreak Of Lice Among Teens Has Many Blaming Selfies
Selfies are not to blame for the recent lice outbreak among teens, so we should probably stop saying it is. Head Lice Are Evolving To Resist Treatments, But Some People Should Be More Worried Than Others
Recent research shows more head lice are evolving to resist treatment, but why are some individuals more at risk for infestations than others? Head Lice Myths Debunked: Kids With Head Lice Can Still Attend School, And Lice Don't Care How Clean Your Hair Is
The American Academy of Pediatrics announced on Monday that children should no longer be banned from attending school if they have lice. How A Home Remedy For Head Lice Killed An Infant Girl In Massachusetts
A 1-year-old infant girl died in Massachusetts over the weekend when her family attempted a home remedy for head lice involving mayonnaise and a plastic bag. Selfies Could Be Causing An Increase In Lice Infestations, Thanks To Group Head-To-Head Contact
Selfies have become super popular lately, but when people take them with friends, they may be putting themselves at risk of a lice infestation. Beware Of Resistant ‘Super Lice’ Burrowing In Your Hair: They Don’t Respond To Normal Treatment
Reports of a new "super lice" strain have parents and public health experts squirming in worry, as these particular bugs don’t respond to regular treatment.