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Celebrate Fall in Southern California Without Unwanted Head Lice

By Lice

At a Glance Head lice spread primarily through direct head-to-head contact, which can happen easily during crowded fall activities such as hayrides, corn mazes, family gatherings, and group photos. Shared hats, headbands, costume accessories, brushes, and other hair items can also create opportunities for lice to spread, although direct contact…

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Why Some Head Lice Are Resistant to Drugstore Treatment

By Lice

At a Glance Head lice resistance to common OTC ingredients such as permethrin and pyrethrins has increased over time. A treatment may appear to work at first even if some lice survive and return days later. Manual combing remains an important part of removing live lice and nits because it…

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