Diagnosis of Head Lice

Head lice are parasitic insects called Pediculus humanus capitis. They only live on the heads of people. They lay eggs, called nits, which stick to hair very close to the scalp. Head lice do not spread disease. Lice present on other body parts covered by hair are not head lice but are either pubic lice [...]

Head Lice And Home Remedies – Do They Really Work?

Good grief!
Surely the note is wrong!
You’re a good parent, what on earth has happened?
The note from the school nurse says that your child has head lice. It sort of makes you want to hide your face with a paper sack. Head lice! Simply disgusting! How [...]