Head lice affect more than 100 million people worldwide annually. Permethrin (1% formulation) is efficacious but resistance is emerging. Malathion (0.5% formulation) is an alternative, but ...

There are 532 species of lice out there, but let's take a look at the most common type that plagues humans: Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis). For starters, they have six legs, and each one ...

"Head lice is not considered a communicable disease, because lice do not carry disease," said the Director of Community ...