An analysis of essential oils from natural compounds has revealed that the leaves of Thymus vulgaris would be an effective and valid tool for the management of head lice.

A recent paper claims to have found a new Clade of head louse with potential to transmit diseases.

A recently published study has found infestation deterrents to be highly effective against permethrin-resistant head lice.

A recent study has shown that temperature, light and exposure to toxic chemicals strongly affect lice movement.

A recent study presented at the American Chemical Society has found that at least 25 US States have lice populations resistant to pyrethroids.

Head and body lice share a largely identical genome, but express that genome differently, resulting in different physical characteristics and preferred habitats. Recent studies have profiled the entire genome, as well as examining the differences in expression at the genome level.

A round up of relevant literature for lice treatments in recent months.

Recent reports have given further evidence for the potential adverse health effects of older lice treatments based on lindane and pyrethroids.

An updated Clinical Evidence profile for head lice treatments was published in early 2015, as well as a study on effectiveness of French head lice treatments.

A new publication reports on testing of a Brazilian tree-bark extract for treating lice infection.