Lice bites just cause an itchy reaction. Both head lice and pubic lice feed on human blood. The lay their eggs as they go ...

Today, Dr Zoe helps a reader who has been suffering from an itchy flaky scalp for over a year. Q: I’M a 72-year-old healthy woman and nothing has alleviated my dry, itchy, flaky scalp for more ...

But as they multiply, you may start to notice the small itchy bites on your scalp or other skin areas, she says. In addition to the lice and their bites, you might notice lice eggs called nits ...

Next time you feel an itch, remember that your brain's vast network of neurons informs it whether it is an itch or pain. A ...

and you can reduce any itch or pain with the same over-the-counter methods for other bug bites. Head lice Lice are tiny parasites that often live on human scalps. It's most common for children to ...

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Spring is just around the corner, and arriving with the more pleasant weather are those most unpleasant pests: fleas and ...