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June 7, 2013

Study measures efficacy of lice remedies

Head lice have long been the scourge of schoolchildren and their families. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 6 million to 12 million lice infestations occur each year among children ages 3 to 11 years.

August 22, 2012

Mission Pharmacal promoting Lycelle lice kit for BTS season

Mission Pharmacal will "aggressively" market its head lice kit during the back-to-school season, the company said Wednesday.

April 11, 2012

Ladibugs launches lice removal brand through hair salons

Ladibugs on Tuesday announced the launch of its Ladibugs Hair Care — a chemical-free head lice product line — through more than 1,000 Great Clips locations.

February 8, 2012

FDA approves Sanofi lice treatment

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a head lice treatment made by Sanofi, the drug maker said.

January 18, 2011

FDA OKs Natroba

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for head lice, the agency said Tuesday.

June 2, 2010

Lornamead’s Lice Shield makes its market debut

It was one of the products that generated a buzz during the National Association of...