Head Lice and the Myth of Prevention

Want to steer clear of head lice infestations? Don’t have kids, they said… As tempting as the idea must sound (sometimes), children are the apple to a parent’s eyes. Even an armada of head lice attacking one after the other won’t lessen a parent’s love for their child! More

What’s Bugging You? When Lice Attack Silently

You get that itchy twitchy feeling
You start rocking and a reeling
Soon your arms and legs are flapping

–          Bobby Hendricks (Itchy, Twitchy Feeling)

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Are Play Dates A No-No When Lice Are Afoot?

Getting together, talking, and playing with friends is an important part of a child’s routine. Play dates help children make friends and stay active.

But if you find out there is a lice epidemic taking over your neighborhood? Indeed, lice infestations can impact the social activities of your child. They can lead to a lot of questions. Here is how lice infestations affect the social routine of your child and why in such situations play dates are a no-no. More

The Pitfalls of Mayonnaise Lice Treatment

Treating head lice at home can be a daunting process. You will find thousands of weird solutions online—some asking you to put Listerine on the head while others telling you that a healthy coating of olive oil can help you get rid of the critters. Well, one worst home remedy is using mayonnaise. More

What’s So “Super” About Super Lice?

We’ve heard of superheroes and super villains. But have you ever heard of ‘super lice’? Superheroes help save the world with their special abilities, while super villains are known for their incredible intelligence and cunning ways. More