Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, is transmitted by repeated bites of infected blackflies that transmit ... Some ...

The BBC joins a GP in Gaza as she sees dozens of patients, struggling to treat them with a dwindling supply of drugs.

“Bed bug bites heal with a blue-brown hue,” Dr ... which is also used to treat head lice infestations, she says. If your fleabites become infected due to scratching, see your doctor.

They’ve become the most talked about twins globally after an iconic interview where they spoke in unison and completed each ...

Epidemic typhus is one of the oldest diseases known to affect humankind, and despite advances in modern medicine, it ...

These shampoos contain active ingredients like chemical insecticides and natural essential oils to kill and repel fleas and ticks and some also treat lice ... Flea and tick bites can be extremely ...

Head lice is a condition caused by live insects that are approximately the size of a sesame seed. If the insects bite the top of the head, lice can cause red spots on the scalp. Lice are often ...

No. While witch hazel may soothe your scalp and bring temporary relief from lice bites, it does not kill adult lice or their eggs. Witch hazel may make your scalp and other areas affected by lice ...

The short answer? No, topically applying Listerine is unlikely to kill head or body lice. Listerine contains alcohol and essential oils like eucalyptol, menthol, and thymol, which have some ...

By juggling school and a job at a lice clinic, one young woman found a way to finance her education and talks with PEOPLE ...

Her role at the lice clinic involves a wide range of tasks. She detects and treats head lice by operating an FDA-cleared device that dehydrates lice and eggs. She also sterilizes instruments ...

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 ...