Working with parents and schools to provide a bug busting approach to head lice is helping to reduce infestation levels, tackle health inequalities and reduce healthcare costs, according to a review ...

Bug Buster Kits that use over-the-counter shampoos and conditioners, rather than expensive lice killing medication, are helping to reduce social stigma and health inequalities of lice. The system is ...

Fine combing of wet hair is far more effective than current over the counter chemical treatments for eliminating head lice, shows research published online by the BMJ today. Head lice are parasites ...

Researchers have shown that fine combing of wet hair may be far more effective treatment of head lice than over-the-counter (OTC) treatment. Researchers have used single blind randomized controlled ...

PARENTS are wasting their money and time by buying chemical-based shampoos to rid their children of nits, experts have found. Research has revealed that wet combing is up to four times more effective ...

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GP’s have now been banned from prescribing the “Bug Buster” kits - which cost the health service £4.92 each. Teachers have warned that children could be at greater risk of getting headlice this winter ...

Schools could face a rise in cases of head lice during the winter months. A charity has warned that instances could surge after the NHS cut funding for treatment. "Bug Buster" kits prescribed by GPs ...