Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) are wingless insects that feed off human blood on the scalp. They are commonly found in school-age children, although anyone can contract them. The most prominent ...

A controversial head lice policy in Williamson County is off the table for now after parents and other community members spoke against it during a recent school board meeting. The district's ...

Head lice are quite common among children since ... She ran back to her car, where she texted the original poster asking to come to do her job another day. Apparently, she was scared to get ...

You should be ashamed of yourself.” Mollen responded in a follow-up post, clarifying, “I didn’t know I had lice until I was ...

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVF) — Head lice — a common problem among school-age children — is something all parents dread. Registered nurse Deanna Dickerson, owner of The Lice Place ...

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn.--The Williamson County School Board (WCSB) last Thursday discussed a policy proposal surrounding head lice which could affect when your child is able to attend school.

Jenny Mollen ignited backlash on social media because she got on a flight while she was infected with head lice. Now, she’s itching to make sure everyone knows the circumstances surrounding her ...

The 45-year-old claims she didn't know she had lice until her assistant searched her head during the flight from Los Angeles to New York City. Jenny later posted a video of a lice technician ...

Lice infestations can pose a tough and often embarrassing problem for both kids and adults. Despite the availability of various treatment solutions, a lice comb is often not given due consideration.

Background In the treatment of human head lice infestation, healthcare providers are increasingly concerned about lice becoming resistant to existing pesticide treatments. Traditional pesticides ...

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 ...