Because benzyl alcohol kills the lice but not their eggs, it’s important to repeat the treatment in seven days. When using this medicine, you’ll need to comb the hair for nits. Women who are pregnant ...

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 ...

There are several methods to kill lice eggs, also known as nits. One of the most effective ways is to use a lice comb to physically remove them from the hair. You can also use over-the-counter ...

Electric lice combs can be more effective than manual ones, as they use an electric current to kill lice and nits. However, they may not be as effective at removing all lice and nits from the hair.

This study was conducted in an attempt to investigate the mechanism by which IPM/D5 is able to kill head lice after 10 minutes contact. It is well understood that insect dehydration can kill ...

Anyone can get head lice. In the United States, children in preschool and elementary school are most likely to get head lice. Children can spread the lice to their parents, caretakers, and others in ...

Dietary and lifestyle factors can influence symptoms and flare-ups (periods when symptoms are active). Some people with Crohn's disease can tolerate drinking alcohol in moderation, but for some, ...

In fact, navigating your way through an airport can be downright annoying—especially if you encounter gate lice. Before you start getting itchy, know that these aren’t actual lice. This term ...

Super lice might look like normal head lice, but these aren’t the lice from your childhood. Named for their greater resistance to over-the-counter treatments and pesticides that people have ...

American Airlines just introduced a new way to stop gate lice — but what does that even mean? Travelers who fly with the airline are wondering what this means for the boarding process.