Medically reviewed by Brendan Camp, MD When your scalp is itchy and white flakes are visible in your hair, you may wonder ...

"It's spread through head-to-head contact so that the hair is touching it," said Dr. Nelson. "The lice are able to crawl over." The FDA says cases of lice tend to peak during the fall and again in ...

It’s understandable to feel anxious when you first hear the diagnosis of head lice. These pests can cause irritation, itchiness, and stress for everyone. If you have blood and hair, you can have ...

Head lice affect more than 100 million people worldwide annually. Permethrin (1% formulation) is efficacious but resistance is emerging. Malathion (0.5% formulation) is an alternative, but ...

This cut requires regular trims to keep its shape, as any extra weight could bog it down. All hair textures can pull off this look—styling it with a bit of pomade is this cut’s winning ticket.

Feb. 20, 2024 — The drug finasteride, also known as Propecia or Proscar, treats male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate in millions of men worldwide. But a new study suggests the drug may ...

Swallows an unusual but harmless, non-solid substance Swallows a bad-looking, bad-smelling, or bad tasting food Swallows a non-food substance Ate food or drink that is spoiled or has set out at room ...

Vomiting and diarrhea occur together Vomiting is the forceful emptying (throwing up) of what is in the stomach It's normal for nausea (upset stomach) to come before each bout of vomiting Diarrhea ...

Adult apple maggots begin to emerge from the soil around July 1, continuing through most of the summer. Apple maggot flies lay eggs in fruit which becomes pitted and misshapen. The female fly creates ...