OTC lice shampoos kill lice, but not their nits, which are lice eggs. Some prescription-strength lice treatments may also kill some nits. Learn more here.

If you've ever experienced head lice, you know how uncomfortable they can be. These tiny, parasitic insects can also be unsettling and tough to get rid of. "An infestation might feel like tickling ...

Typically, an adult washes a child’s hair, then uses a special lice comb (included with many over-the-counter lice shampoos) to find all the nits and remove them.

When you want to get rid of head lice, you may wonder if it’s safe to use lice treatment 2 days in a row. Here’s why experts don’t recommend it.

NIT PICK Watch the horrifying moment lice technician rids client of a MONTHS worth of nits that are resilient to chemical shampoo ...

These so-called super lice, fortified with increased resistance to traditional treatments, are proving a challenge for those seeking to rid themselves of the persistent pests.

Head lice are parasitic insects that burrow to the root of people’s hair and suck the blood from their scalps. While many parents have to treat their children, knowing how to find and remove ...

Lindane shampoo 1% is not approved for lice treatment anymore, since in young children, it can attack and damage the brain and other parts of the nervous system.

Is your child scratching their head again? Head lice often make a comeback when school starts. Treating lice—technically called pediculosis—usually means reaching for chemical treatments like ...