Eggs from head lice, also called nits, are incredibly difficult to remove. Female lice lay eggs directly onto strands of hair, and they cement them in place with a glue-like substance, making them hard to get rid of. In fact, ...
Feb 25, 2014
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(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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(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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(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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(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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For many families, the start of school is a busy, exciting time of year. For some families, though, returning to school also means unpleasant, unwelcome guests: head lice.
Aug 24, 2023
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Wrangling head lice, and the children they infest, must be up there with the most challenging duties a parent or caregiver has to face.
Jun 14, 2023
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An estimated 6–12 million infestations of head lice occur each year in the U.S. among children ages three to 11, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Aug 25, 2022
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We think we know a lot about Australian and New Zealand soldiers' health in the first world war. Many books, novels and television programs speak of wounds and war doctors, documenting the work of both Anzac nations' medical ...
Apr 23, 2021
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South Africa's health products regulator on Wednesday approved the "controlled" use of anti-parasitic agent ivermectin on humans, reversing a decision to ban the drug last month over unproven claims that it can treat COVID-19.
Jan 27, 2021
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