How to Get Rid of Head Lice in Children

Head lice in children are a very common problem and one that parents worry about. Head lice in children are so common, it is second only to the common cold and is a communicable problem that affects at least 6 million people in the US per year, mostly children. This article will look at different head lice treatments.

Ivermectin: A Possible New Head Lice Treatment

Ivermectin has been used by veterinarians for years and is approved by the FDA for use on river blindness and roundworm parasites. There are new studies that show it could also be used on head lice and at least one company has been approved to use it for head lice.