Health experts are warning parents about a potential surge in head lice cases as children return to school. According to the NHS, it is estimated that 1 in 10 primary school children have head lice at any given time, and the problem often worsens in the early autumn months. In fact, cases of head lice … Read more
An expert in nits and headlice has given advice on how to avoid them, how to spot them and how to get rid of them. Dani Knapp’s family business Nitty Gritty has been helping families tackle head lice for over 25 years. Head lice are small, wingless, greyish-white insects with flattened, elongated bodies and oval … Read more
Headlice is probably something we had while we were at school but now Superdrug has warned parents after a recent surge in infestations. The retailer reported a staggering 121 percent increase in sales for their head lice treatment spray. As the warmer weather approaches it can be a trigger for head lice. Niamh McMillan, Superdrug’s Pharmacy Superintendent, has shared … Read more
Creepy crawly head lice are troublesome enough, but a highly resistant strain spreading across Canada is adding to the headache. These so-called super lice, fortified with increased resistance to traditional treatments, are proving a challenge for those seeking to rid themselves of the persistent pests, health experts warn. The genetic mutations in super lice have … Read more
