A new paper uses a poultry model to assess the risk of re-infestation of lice after pediculicidal treatment.

A new study investigates the best parameters for randomly-controlled trials of pediculicidal products.

Two new papers on the response of lice and nits to common treatments have recently been published.

 A new study has analysed a range of herbal shampoos for their ability to kill head lice.

The International Society of Phthirapterists invites you to register and
submit abstracts for the 5th International Conference on Phthiraptera,
August 2 - 7, 2014 at Canyons Resort in Park City Utah, USA.

A recent decision by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires that advertising claims by makers of Best Yet! head lice products receive Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pre-approval.

A recently published survey of Italian pediatricians shows that malathion and pyrethroids are the leading pediculicides of choice for lice infections.

A derivative of vitamin E has been investigated for anti-lice properties.

New study results have been recently published of a randomly controlled trial comparing 1% sodium chloride spray with 1% permethrin creme.

New study results have been recently published of a randomly controlled trial comparing 4% dimeticone liquid gel with 1% permethrin creme.