Transmission of head lice among toddlers and children is common and is often the result of close and frequent head or hair contact. Toys, furniture, carpets and clothing can all offer temporary ...

The myth that people with tightly coiled hair can't get lice is a common misconception, according to an expert. Dermatologist Dr. Michelle Henry told Insider lice can exist on all hair types and ...

White or clear nits are typically the empty casings of hatched lice, often found after an infestation has been treated. Brown nits may contain unhatched lice, either living or dead, and require ...

Head lice are little, wingless insects that live on the scalp and suck human blood. Female lice lay eggs (nits) attached to the hair shaft near the scalp and cause itching and discomfort. While the ...

"Super lice" have taken over 25 states in the U.S. and show no signs of slowing down. These special lice are resistant to over-the-counter treatments, making them extremely difficult to get rid of. In ...

This was quite louse-y. An Australian hairdresser shocked social media users with a now-viral video showing a client’s massive lice infestation. Rachel Maroun posted the TikTok last month — which has ...

Best head lice treatments for long, thick hair to keep kids lice-free - These are the products to invest in to keep those itchy critters at bay ...

This will make your skin crawl. Clinicians in China discovered head lice nested in a young boy’s eyelashes when he made a startling trip to the ophthalmologist, according to an entry published in the ...

This story was first reported by the Flatwater Free Press, Nebraska’s first independent, nonprofit newsroom focused on investigations and feature stories, and shared with USA TODAY. It’s early summer ...