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Insecticide-laced underwear no match for lice
(HealthDay)—Insecticide-treated underwear won't wipe out lice infestations in homeless shelters, according to a new study.
Dec 4, 2013
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Doc dispels common myths about head lice
(HealthDay)—Although lice do not cause serious physical harm, they can result in a lot of emotional distress because many people still mistakenly believe they are a sign of poor hygiene, an expert explains.
Oct 18, 2013
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Single topical ivermectin head lice treatment very effective
(HealthDay)—A single 10-minute, at-home treatment with topical ivermectin lotion eliminates head lice infestations in nearly all patients by the next day, according to a study published in the Nov. 1 issue of the New England ...
Nov 2, 2012
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Head lice beginning to show permethrin resistance
(HealthDay) -- Although live head lice obtained from school-aged children in Paris remain susceptible to the insecticide malathion, approximately 14 percent have been found to be resistant to permethrin, suggesting a strong ...
Jun 5, 2012
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Lice tops seasonal Halloween creepy crawlies
Autumn brings tales of scary delight, but none terrifies parents so much as the note home from school that a case of lice has been detected.
Oct 17, 2011
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