DEAR DR. ROACH: How does an adult handle getting rid of persistent infestation (over five months) of body lice? Are there doctors or professionals skilled in dealing with this problem? If so, how ...

Pediculosis (head, body, or pubic lice infestation) and scabies are caused by ectoparasites that are found to some degree in all human populations, with pruritus being the most common presenting ...

Common in children, head lice are not thought to transmit any infectious diseases the way that body lice can. But infestations of the tiny, wingless parasites often cause dermatitis of the scalp, ...

The itchiness, irritation, and the incessant scratching caused by the small bugs on your scalp and hair make head lice a nuisance at best and at worst, well—they’re the worst. Head lice feed on blood ...

Children have returned to school and are bringing home stories about the things they learned and the friends they made. But some parents are concerned they could also be bringing home a tiny nuisance ...

University of Maryland officials confirmed cases of body lice on campus — prompting inspections, treatments, and warnings to students. The university’s Pest Control Management Units said they have ...