NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Lice checks were a dreaded part of my childhood — I ...

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 ...

The first time my son brought lice home (note: it was not the last), he was in kindergarten. Before I go any further, you should know the kid was rocking a wild mop of curls that reached down past his ...

While the sight of lice can be alarming, it's important to remember that they cannot jump or fly. They spread most commonly through direct head-to-head contact, such as playing with an infected friend ...

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

As back to school season starts up, so does the possibility of head lice. Courtesy photo by WebMD. Everyone hates creepy crawlies, but what about them living on your head? Going back to school comes ...