Head Lice

Just the word lice gives us the creepy crawlies! But the reality is, most kids will get lice at some point, so here are some common warning signs to look for.

As parents of school-aged children, do you remember a time when the back-to-school and back to head lice seasons didn’t go hand in hand? I don’t. There’s a reason why a lot of stigma exists around head lice, with phrases like “lousing” and “nit picking”, and plenty of untrue myths surrounding the taboo subject and […]

Head lice is a common issue among kids, particularly during the back to school season. We look into 6 must-know tips for every parent.

There’s no denying that a lice infestation is irritating, but a new report shows that some treatments for lice can actually lead to something much, much worse: a cancer diagnosis. The report, which was recently issued by the World Health Organization, focuses on the insecticide “lindane,” which is frequently used to treat lice. The report […]

For years the solution for head lice has involved using hair products like Nix, Rid, Kwellada, R&C Shampoo — all of which contain special compounds designed to kill the tiny critters. But new research shows that these products are no longer having a significant impact in eliminating lice infestations. The foundation for anti-lice products — […]

Head lice have proven to be an ongoing problem within the homes of families with school-aged children. As we have entered into the fall season head lice has infested the homes of many families with young children. During the first few weeks of the back-to-school season, head lice are in their prime. Children are often […]