A little itch is nothing to be concerned about, but if you can't stop scratching your head, here are some causes of an itchy scalp.

Wrangling head lice, and the children they infest, must be up there with the most challenging duties a parent or caregiver has to face. And the job is getting harder. Commonly used chemical products ...

In pre-Columbian times, as today, people apparently resisted cutting off all the hair, the easiest way to get rid of lice. “Vanity is stronger than itching,” says lead scientist Bernardo Arriaza.

About 4-24 hours later, you start to itch and sting. And you get a red rash that looks like acne and lasts about a week. Here's how to avoid sea lice: Wear just your bathing suit. Fewer clothes ...

You cannot prevent their spread by using condoms. It is possible, but rare, to get pubic lice from sharing infected towels, bedding or clothing. Symptoms usually include an intense itching in the ...